Blood & Guts is an action drama movie from 1978, set in the intriguing world of itinerant wresting. At the heart of the film is a young athlete, portrayed by William Smith, who becomes an unexpected star. Delve into the background of this film, exploring where it was shot and other interesting facts about its production.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed at various locations across Ontario, Canada. Cities used for shooting include Hamilton, Ayr, Brantford, and Paris. Filming took place over a month, from August 22, 1977, to September 23, 1977.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| William Smith | Dan O’Neil |
| Micheline Lanctôt | Lucky Brown |
| Henry Beckman | Red Henkel |
| Ken James | Harry Brown |
| John McFadyen | Jake McCann |
| Vincent Bright | Vince |
| Shawn Houselander | Pascal |
| Paul Richard | Oscar |
| Reginald Love | McCann’s Man |
| Randy Johnston | McCann’s Man |
| Dan Johnston | Kinski / The Demon |
| Jack Anthony | Hufnagel |
| Judy Shapiro | Laundromat Lady |
| Jeannie Elias | Scranton Bargirl |
| Caryl Ann Browning | Buffalo Bargirl |
| Glenna Jones | Connie |
| Murray Cummings | TV Interviewer |
| Dick Murphy | Ring Announcer |
| Roger Francour | Ring Announcer |
| Robert Hodgson | Ring Announcer |
| Joseph McBride | Ring Announcer |
| Charles Foster | Ring Announcer |
| Rummy Bishop | Ring Announcer |
| Jill Askew | Party Girl |
| Patti-Jo Dennis | Waitress |
| Harry Prout | Gus / Drunk Wrestler |
| Andrew Marton | Other Wrestler |
| Robert Markus | Other Wrestler |
| Dwayne McLean | Bar Punk |
| Dennis Farbatiuk | Bar Punk |
| Dan Dunsmuir | Bar Punk |
| Michelle Rosen | Jim’s Friend |
| Milyda Ungurait | Jim’s Friend |
| Brian Mackney | Farmboy |
| Pat Girodat | Woman Fan |
| Cameron Greig | Steelworker |
| Marc Isaacson | Referee |
| Alfred Hodgson | Referee |
| Bull Johnston | Referee |
| Tom Allen | Referee |
| Jonathan Hagey | Wrestling Fan (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The main star of the film, William Smith, played the role of Dan O’Neil.
- Directorship was overseen by Paul Lynch, while the screenplay was a collective effort by Joseph McBride, William Gray, and John Hunter.
- The film’s other stars include Micheline Lanctôt and Henry Beckman, playing Lucky Brown and Red Henkel respectively.
- Blood & Guts won 1 award and was nominated for 4 more.
- Supporting cast members included Brian Patrick Clarke, Ken James, and John McFadyen.
- The movie was met with mixed reviews, with 4 user reviews and 4 critic reviews recorded.
- Shooting locations all resided within Ontario, Canada.
- The plot follows the journey of a young athlete who becomes an unlikely wrestling star.
- A significant number of the actors in the film were local wrestlers from Hamilton, Ontario, the primary filming location.
- Despite the film’s drama and action, the genres are complimented by a theme of friendship.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.2557206
- Longitude: -79.8711024
- Place ID: ChIJj3feJ2yYLIgRIQ7f2Fbuais
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Canada
- Latitude: 56.130366
- Longitude: -106.346771
- Place ID: ChIJ2WrMN9MDDUsRpY9Doiq3aJk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Canada
- Timezone: America/Regina
- Location Name: Ayr, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.2854723
- Longitude: -80.4507835
- Place ID: ChIJmdGFlC1zLIgRBRcayh1nGlg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ayr, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Brantford, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.1394191
- Longitude: -80.263623
- Place ID: ChIJD3PqeOJlLIgR4PlmpKWlPTU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Brantford, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Paris, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.1940203
- Longitude: -80.3844996
- Place ID: ChIJsamfQbVtLIgR-X18G75Hyi0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Paris, Brant, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
