Billy Galvin is a 1986 drama movie focusing on the conflict between a steelworker and his son. Directed by John Gray and featuring Karl Malden, Lenny von Dohlen, Joyce Van Patten alongside others, it tells the story of a son who aspires to follow in his father’s footsteps by becoming a steelworker himself. Discover more about the filming locations, roles, and intriguing trivia about this movie.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Billy Galvin happened primarily in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The process began on September 11, 1985, giving life to this family drama buzzing with conflict and aspirations.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Karl Malden | Jack Galvin |
| Joyce Van Patten | Mae Galvin |
| Toni Kalem | Nora |
| Keith Szarabajka | Donny |
| Alan North | George |
| Paul Guilfoyle | Nolan |
| Barton Heyman | Kennedy |
| Lynne Charnay | Margaret The Bingo Queen |
| Steve Sweeney | Diner Owner |
| Mara Clark | Waitress |
| Denis O’Gorman | Lead Singer At The Cemetery |
| Daybreak | Daybreak |
| Paul Cullen | Daybreak |
| Paul Tansino | Daybreak |
| John ‘Max’ Maxner | Daybreak |
| Bob Daguardia | Daybreak |
| Robert Torres | Car Thief |
| Pedro Kuperman | Car Thief |
| Mike Bonin | Man sitting at bar (uncredited) |
| Robert Di Guardia | Sleazy Bandleader (uncredited) |
| Gary Littlejohn | Daybreak (uncredited) |
| Rick Rizzo | Man at Bar (uncredited) |
| John Stewart | Daybreak (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was named after William (Billy) Galvin from San Francisco and was based on true events from his life.
- It was later edited into another version of Billy Galvin in 1988.
- The movie had an estimated budget of $1,500,000.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.3600825
- Longitude: -71.0588801
- Place ID: ChIJGzE9DS1l44kRoOhiASS_fHg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Boston, MA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
