The movie Blade, released in 1973, is a mystery-thriller under the direction of Ernest Pintoff. The story revolves around a homicide detective named Tommy Blade who hunts down a woman-hating serial killer who uses knives. This gives us a peek into the filming locations and interesting backstage facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Blade(1973) took place in two key locations in New York, USA. These locations include Central Park and the city of New York. The specific dates of the filming aren’t specified.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| John Marley | Tommy Blade |
| Jon Cypher | Petersen |
| Kathryn Walker | Maggie |
| William Prince | Powers |
| Michael McGuire | Quincy |
| Joe Santos | Spinelli |
| John Schuck | Reardon |
| Peter White | Freund |
| Keene Curtis | Steiner |
| Karen Machon | Connors |
| Raina Barrett | Karen Novak |
| Ted Lange | Henry Watson |
| Marshall Efron | Fat man |
| Arthur French | Sanchez |
| Steve Landesberg | Debaum |
| James Cook | Kaminsky |
| Jeanne Lange | Melinda |
| Frederick Rolf | Medical Examiner |
| Michael Pendry | Bentley |
| Vince Cannon | Morgan |
| Hugh Hurd | Arttorney |
| Eddie Lawrence | Producer |
| Eric Berry | The Bishop |
| Morgan Freeman | Chris |
| Julius Harris | Card Player |
| Rue McClanahan | Gail |
| Geri Miller | Claudwell |
| Katherine Squire | Aunt Cynthia |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was produced by George Manasse and directed by Ernest Pintoff.
- The movie starred John Marley as Tommy Blade, Jon Cypher as Petersen, and Kathryn Walker as Maggie.
- It was distributed by several companies including Joseph Green Pictures and Heritage Italiana.
- The film was shot in colour(Eastmancolor).
- Crystal clear sound was ensured with the film’s Mono sound mix.
- A popular name associated with the movie, Morgan Freeman, featured in the film credited as Chris.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Central Park, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7987763
- Longitude: -73.9537202
- Place ID: ChIJ6XWMiRn2wokROZOJYqrTD4k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Central Pk N, New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
