The movie “Black Dog” was released in 1998. It tells the tale of a man recently released from prison who finds himself embroiled in a high-stakes truck driving job between Atlanta and New Jersey. Key characters are played by notable actors such as Patrick Swayze, Meat Loaf, and Randy Travis. This article provides information about the locations where this film was shot and highlights some intriguing facts about the movie and its production.
Where it Filmed?
Major parts of the movie “Black Dog” were filmed on real locations in the United States. The list of these locations includes Charlotte, North Carolina, and various parts of Georgia. EUE/Screen Gems Studios, located at 1223 N.23rd Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, served as a primary setting. A unique filming location was used in the form of Georgia Department of Transportation’s GDOT weigh station situated on Interstate 20, Lithia Springs, Georgia. The city of Cleveland, Georgia, was also featured in the movie. Filming occurred between the dates of September 21, 1997, and January 15, 1998.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Patrick Swayze | Jack Crews |
| Meat Loaf | Red |
| Randy Travis | Earl |
| Gabriel Casseus | Sonny |
| Brian Vincent | Wes |
| Graham Beckel | Cutler |
| Brenda Strong | Melanie |
| Rusty De Wees | Junior |
| Cyril O’Reilly | Vince |
| Erin Broderick | Tracy |
| Stephen Tobolowsky | McClaren |
| Lorraine Toussaint | Avery |
| Hester Hargett | FBI Tech |
| Stuart Greer | Trooper |
| Whitt Brantley | Trooper |
| Gene Hartline | Benny (uncredited) |
| Bo Keister | FBI Agent (uncredited) |
| André B. Walker | FBI Agent (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie “Black Dog” falls under the genre of “Action, Crime”.
- It has a run time of 1 hour and 29 minutes.
- The movie was officially released in the United States on May 1, 1998.
- The storyline involves a truck loaded with weapons and a potential hijacking.
- The movie was directed by Kevin Hooks and written by William Mickelberry and Dan Vining.
- In addition to the primary cast, the film also includes performances by Gabriel Casseus, Brian Vincent, Graham Beckel, Brenda Strong, Rusty De Wees, Cyril O’Reilly, Erin Broderick, Charles S. Dutton, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Lorraine Toussaint.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 35.2270869
- Longitude: -80.8431267
- Place ID: ChIJgRo4_MQfVIgRZNFDv-ZQRog
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Charlotte, NC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 32.1574351
- Longitude: -82.90712300000001
- Place ID: ChIJV4FfHcU28YgR5xBP7BC8hGY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Georgia, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: EUE/Screen Gems Studios – 1223 N 23rd Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 34.2535575
- Longitude: -77.92142919999999
- Place ID: ChIJ2ShujVD1qYkRnndkXEZDwwc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1223 N 23rd St, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Georgia Department of Transportation GDOT weigh station – Interstate 20, Lithia Springs, Georgia
- Latitude: 33.7726915
- Longitude: -84.63025139999999
- Place ID: ChIJWwVZBSEi9YgR_u25O1-2ZxE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: I-20, Lithia Springs, GA 30122, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Cleveland, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 34.5970402
- Longitude: -83.7632366
- Place ID: ChIJXbSAkfVFX4gRFsD22hdhlcM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Cleveland, GA 30528, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
