The movie, “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” is a fun-filled combination of adventure and comedy, released in the year 1989. It revolves around two teenagers who go on a unique journey using a time machine to create the best school history report. The movie, directed by Stephen Herek and featuring Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, and George Carlin among others, has been shot at various filming locations. Here, we’ll learn more about where this film was made and some cool facts about it.
Where it Filmed?
“Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” was shot in various places around the USA, with the most notable location being Phoenix, Arizona. Some of the specific filming landmarks include the Metrocenter Mall, Showbiz Pizza Place, and the Golfland-Sunsplash Waterpark. The Coronado High School and many parts of Phoenix city itself were also used as filming sites. All scenes were filmed between February 9, 1987, and May 4, 1987.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Keanu Reeves | Ted ‘Theodore’ Logan |
| Alex Winter | Bill S. Preston |
| George Carlin | Rufus |
| Terry Camilleri | Napoleon |
| Dan Shor | Billy the Kid |
| Tony Steedman | Socrates |
| Rod Loomis | Freud |
| Al Leong | Genghis Khan |
| Jane Wiedlin | Joan of Arc |
| Robert V. Barron | Abraham Lincoln |
| Clifford David | Beethoven |
| Hal Landon Jr. | Captain Logan |
| Bernie Casey | Mr. Ryan |
| J. Patrick McNamara | Mr. Preston |
| Frazier Bain | Deacon |
| Diane Franklin | Princess Joanna |
| Steve Shepherd | Randolf |
| Anne Machette | Buffy |
| Traci Dawn Davis | Jody |
| Duncan McLeod | Bartender |
| John Clure | Tattooed Cowboy |
| Jim Cody Williams | Bearded Cowboy |
| Dusty O’Dee | Old West Ugly Dude |
| Heather Pittman | Kerry |
| Ruth Pittman | Daphne |
| James Bowbitch | John the Serf |
| John Karlsen | Evil Duke |
| Jeanne Hermine Herek | Mother at Waterslides |
| Jonathan Bond | Waterslide Attendant |
| Jeff S. Goodrich | Music Store Salesman |
| Lisa Rubin | Girl at Mall |
| Marjean Holden | Student Speaker |
| Claudia Templeton | Aerobic Saleswoman |
| Carol Gossler | Aerobic Instructor |
| Marcia Darroch | Store Clerk |
| Steven Rotblatt | Police Psychiatrist |
| Ed Solomon | Stupid Waiter |
| Chris Matheson | Ugly Waiter |
| Mark Ogden | Neanderthal #1 |
| Tom Dugan | Neanderthal #2 |
| Phillip V. Caruso | Dance Photographer (uncredited) |
| Clarence Clemons | The Three Most Important People in the World (uncredited) |
| S. Scott Conner | Guy on Escalator (uncredited) |
| Martha Davis | The Three Most Important People in the World (uncredited) |
| Scott C. Gustafson | Bowler (uncredited) |
| Lee Hollingsworth | Student (uncredited) |
| Todd Livdahl | Student (uncredited) |
| Greg Lutz | Deputy (uncredited) |
| Michael S. Murphey | Mr. Ward (uncredited) |
| Tricia Porter | Bowling Scorekeeper (uncredited) |
| Golan Ramraz | Kid at Waterslides (uncredited) |
| Darrell Redleaf-Fielder | Mall Goer #1 (Beethoven) (uncredited) |
| Tonino Tommasi | Evil Duke’s Courtier (uncredited) |
| Fee Waybill | The Three Most Important People in the World (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” is a comedy-adventure movie which was debuted in the USA on February 17, 1989.
- It revolves around the exploits of two rock-‘n-rolling teens played by Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter. George Carlin also plays a key role in the film.
- The director of the movie is Stephen Herek, and it was written by Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon.
- The movie was nominated for three awards and is part of popular culture today.
- The film’s cast also included Terry Camilleri, Dan Shor, Tony Steedman, Rod Loomis, Al Leong, Jane Wiedlin, Robert V. Barron, Clifford David, Hal Landon Jr., Bernie Casey, and Amy Stoch.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Metrocenter Mall – 9801 N. Metro Pkwy W., Phoenix, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 33.5742819
- Longitude: -112.118004
- Place ID: ChIJrQ1ttEJsK4cR5Rafo1UU-X8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 9801 N Metro Pkwy W, Phoenix, AZ 85051, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Showbiz Pizza Place – 8039 N. 35th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 33.5545699
- Longitude: -112.1337608
- Place ID: ChIJj2cRzoVsK4cRxfcZszllkJs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 8039 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Golfland-Sunsplash Waterpark – 155 W. Hampton Avenue, Mesa, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 33.3880994
- Longitude: -111.8372277
- Place ID: ChIJpZWRoxOoK4cR6oh5AKdy82M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 155 W Hampton Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Coronado High School – 2501 N. 74th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 33.4747806
- Longitude: -111.9199503
- Place ID: ChIJA-UJ_NgLK4cRD9EJMBvE2Aw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2501 N 74th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85257, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 33.4483771
- Longitude: -112.0740373
- Place ID: ChIJy3mhUO0SK4cRrBtKNfjHaYw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Phoenix, AZ, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
