The movie “I Come in Peace” (also known as “Dark Angel”) was released in 1990 and is a mix of action and crime genres. It tells the story of a renegade cop forced to team up with an FBI agent to take down a dangerous group of drug dealers. The cast features Dolph Lundgren as Detective Jack Caine, Brian Benben as Special Agent Arwood ‘Larry’ Smith, Betsy Brantley as Diane Pallone, and several others. This article will provide information about the filming locations of the movie and some interesting behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed primarily in Houston, Texas, USA. Key locations included the Tranquility Park at 400 Rusk Street, and the old Houston National Bank building at 201 Travis Street. The filming took place from February to April in 1989.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dolph Lundgren | Det. Jack Caine |
| Brian Benben | Special Agent Arwood ‘Larry’ Smith |
| Betsy Brantley | Diane Pallone |
| Matthias Hues | Bad Alien – Talec |
| Jay Bilas | Good Alien – Azeck |
| Jim Haynie | Captain Malone |
| David Ackroyd | Inspector Switzer |
| Sherman Howard | Victor Manning |
| Sam Anderson | Warren |
| Mark Lowenthal | Bruce the Scientist |
| Michael J. Pollard | Boner |
| Jesse Vint | McMurphy |
| Man in Mercedes | |
| Alex Morris | Det. Ray Turner |
| Kevin Page | White Boy #1 |
| Robert Prentiss | White Boy #2 |
| Nik Hagler | Bail Bondsman |
| Tony Brubaker | Garage Sweeper |
| Mimi Cochran | Female Mechanic |
| Matthew Posey | Psycho #1 |
| Alexander Johnston | Psycho #2 |
| Jack Willis | Liquor Store Owner |
| Brandon Smith | Market Clerk |
| Wayne Dehart | Market Customer |
| Kevin Howard | Security Guard |
| Woody Watson | Federal Agent |
| Luis Lemus | Sergeant Hawkins |
| Chris Kinkade | Detective |
| Steve Chizmadia | White Boy #3 |
| Sebastian White | White Boy #4 |
| Dean Kinkel | White Boy #5 |
| David Poynter | White Boy #6 |
| Folkert Schmidt | White Boy #7 |
| Gary Baxley | White Boy #8 |
| Tom Campitelli | Patrolman |
| Kristin Baxley | Girl on Phone |
| Suzanne Savoy | Patrolwoman |
| Howard French | Federal Clerk |
| Willie Minor | Pool Hustler |
| Arienne Battiste | Malone’s Secretary |
| Jack Verbois | Man Hostage |
| Stacey Cortez | Lady Hostage |
| Nino Candido | Frank |
| Jackson Burns | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| S. Scott Conner | Bystander (uncredited) |
| Brian Fitkin | Security Guard (uncredited) |
| Randall Oliver | Whiteboy (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was originally titled “Dark Angel”.
- Aside from Houston, other parts of Texas were also used as filming locations.
- The movie was directed by Craig R. Baxley and written by Jonathan Tydor and David Koepp.
- Dolph Lundgren, famously known for his role in the “Rocky” series, played the lead character, Det. Jack Caine.
- In the movie, Brian Benben plays the role of Special Agent Arwood ‘Larry’ Smith, and Betsy Brantley appears as Diane Pallone.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Texas, USA
- Latitude: 31.9685988
- Longitude: -99.9018131
- Place ID: ChIJSTKCCzZwQIYRPN4IGI8c6xY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Texas, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: USA
- Latitude: 44.24236485
- Longitude: -119.8093025
- Place ID: ChIJCzYy5IS16lQRQrfeQ5K5Oxw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: United States
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Tranquility Park – 400 Rusk Street, Houston, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 29.7606306
- Longitude: -95.3683016
- Place ID: ChIJX23kWze_QIYRq_xkpMABeLM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tranquillity Park, 400 Rusk St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Old Houston National Bank Building – 201 Travis Street, Houston, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 29.7629026
- Longitude: -95.36055999999999
- Place ID: ChIJFyioPpq_QIYRyThjdQGKY_M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 202 Main St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
