The movie “Bummer” from 1973 is a Crime and Drama film which was initially showcased in the UK in April, 1975. It presents the story of a small touring rock band named ‘The Group’ and their experiences with a couple of groupies. The movie has Kipp Whitman, Dennis Burkley, and Connie Strickland in key roles. You will discover more about the shooting locations, characters, and some interesting trivia in the following sections.
Where it Filmed?
“Bummer” was filmed at different locations across Los Angeles, California, USA. These include 8171 W Sunset Blvd, 5435 Sunset Blvd, and the popular intersections of Hollywood Blvd & Vine St. The movie was also shot at Mulholland Dr & Franklin Canyon Dr, and the Los Angeles Fire Department Station 108 located at 12520 Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills. The filming dates were recorded starting from January 15, 1973.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kipp Whitman | Duke |
| Dennis Burkley | Butts |
| Connie Strickland | Barbara |
| Carol Speed | Janyce |
| Diane Lee Hart | Dolly |
| David Buchanan | Gary |
| David Ankrum | Mike |
| Leslie McRay | Morrie |
| Cecil Reddick | Harley |
| Jay Adler | Sid Rosen |
| Carl Craig | Jacques Le Monde |
| Ernie Dominy | Barbara’s Father |
| Janet Comerford | Barbara’s Mother |
| Heather Collins | Topless Waitress |
| Mike Wagner | Club Manager |
| Vyke Taylor | Deputy |
| Chuck Fair | Deputy |
| Herb Eden | Desk Deputy |
Trivia and Facts
- This movie marked the first appearance of Dennis Burkley, who played the role of ‘Butts’.
- An error in the film shows the Sheriff’s station at the end of the movie to actually be a Los Angeles Fire Department station on Mulholland Drive. The helipad visibly has “LAFD” written on it.
- The movie also featured in “Bummer!” released in 2017.
- The soundtracks of the movie include the song “Yes I Know”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: 8171 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0982116
- Longitude: -118.3673558
- Place ID: ChIJrVAZJsC-woARgZ-uvXd69qk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 8171 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 5435 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0984215
- Longitude: -118.3083477
- Place ID: ChIJ72XvglG_woARyf5NX3XmXm0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5435 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Hollywood Blvd & Vine St, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1016347
- Longitude: -118.3267099
- Place ID: EjRIb2xseXdvb2QgQmx2ZCAmIFZpbmUgU3QsIExvcyBBbmdlbGVzLCBDQSA5MDAyOCwgVVNBImYiZAoUChIJw1jVETm_woARUU0ZRAj7vxwSFAoSCcNY1RE5v8KAEVFNGUQI-78cGhQKEgnVB1IkO7_CgBFphr1BSQVYrhoUChIJsdL2Qzq_woARBcelejKP8HAiCg0bf1MUFeXGeLk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hollywood Blvd & Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Mulholland Dr & Franklin Canyon Dr, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1291032
- Longitude: -118.406825
- Place ID: Ej5NdWxob2xsYW5kIERyICYgRnJhbmtsaW4gQ2FueW9uIERyLCBMb3MgQW5nZWxlcywgQ0EgOTE2MDQsIFVTQSJmImQKFAoSCQXe84_CvcKAEcJLMeSQmUW6EhQKEgkF3vOPwr3CgBHCSzHkkJlFuhoUChIJh8kX4wKYwoARrFuM7WNjzU4aFAoSCZfqph3JvcKAETcKCqUS7hlYIgoNGLBXFBVmjWy5
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mulholland Dr & Franklin Canyon Dr, Los Angeles, CA 91604, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles Fire Department Station 108 – 12520 Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1270301
- Longitude: -118.4062641
- Place ID: ChIJO03JH8O9woARbXSy8r5Y9oE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 12520 Mulholland Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
