Breaker! Breaker! is a action and adventure movie released in 1977, where the protagonist, a truck driver, embarks on a quest to find his missing brother in a town run by a corrupt judge. The film features Chuck Norris, George Murdock, and Terry O’Connor in lead roles. Going through this write-up you’ll come to know about interesting facts about the movie and backstage secrets.
Where it Filmed?
Breaker! Breaker! was filmed at Paramount Ranch located at 2813 Cornell Road, Agoura, California, USA. The shooting was carried out during the year 1976.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Chuck Norris | John David ‘J.D.’ Dawes |
| George Murdock | Judge Joshua Trimmings |
| Terry O’Connor | Arlene Trimmings |
| Don Gentry | Sgt. Strode |
| Ron Cedillos | Deputy Boles |
| Michael Augenstein | Billy Dawes |
| Dan Vandegrift | Wilfred |
| Paul Kawecki | Wade |
| Larry Feder | George |
| Jack Nance | Burton |
| David Bezar | Tony Trimmings |
| Miranda Garrison | Barmaid |
| Amelia Laurenson | Luana |
| Ray Saniger | Cook |
| Dee Cooper | Jailer |
| Deborah Shore | Pearl |
| The Great John L. | Kaminski |
| David Stephen Essex | Elroy |
| Chuck ‘The Tuna’ Collins | C.B. Voice (voice) |
| Bob ‘Red Dog’ Young | C.B. Voice (voice) |
| Danny ‘Budman’ Delany | C.B. Voice (voice) |
| Ron Holmstrom | C.B. Voice (voice) |
| Kristine Helstoski | C.B. Voice (voice) |
| Donnie Williams | Oddsmaker (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie “Breaker! Breaker!” was released on 1st of April, 1977.
- It’s an action-adventure genre movie which runs for a total of 1 hour and 26 minutes.
- Directed by Don Hulette, and written by Terry Chambers.
- Chuck Norris plays the character of John David ‘J.D.’ Dawes in the movie.
- It also stars George Murdock as Judge Joshua Trimmings and Terry O’Connor as Arlene Trimmings.
- Other notable cast includes John Di Fusco as Arney, Ron Cedillos as Deputy Boles, and Michael Augenstein as Billy Dawes.
- Interestingly, a promo for the movie was shot before the main filming to persuade producers for financing.
- The movie had a budget of an estimated $250,000.
- There was a goof in the movie. In the wrecker yard when the helicopter finds JD, he runs forward and jumps over the hood of a green car. However just moments before you can see this car was 20-30 feet behind him.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Paramount Ranch – 2813 Cornell Road, Agoura, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1170495
- Longitude: -118.7547115
- Place ID: ChIJl7anU2Yh6IARnoB44JxcO6M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2903 Cornell Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
