“Buster and Billie” is a movie set in the 1940s rural Southern town where a socially shy high school girl mingles with boys in a awkward manner. The film showcases the character development of Buster, who falls in love with her. This article will describe the filming locations, the role of the key actors, along with some intriguing trivia for avid movie fans.
Where it Filmed?
“Buster and Billie” was primarily filmed in the United States, with definite locations being Metter, Georgia and Statesboro, Georgia. Unfortunately, there were no specified filming dates available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jan-Michael Vincent | Buster Lane |
| Joan Goodfellow | Billie Jo Truluck |
| Pamela Sue Martin | Margie Hooks |
| Clifton James | Jake |
| Robert Englund | Whitey |
| Jessie Lee Fulton | Mrs. Lane |
| J.B. Joiner | Mr. Lane |
| Dell C. Payne | Warren |
| Mark Pendergraft | Mole |
| David Paul Dean | Phil |
| David Little | Smitty |
| Vernon Beatty | Arland |
| Doris Pearce | Mrs. Hooks |
| Carl Reddick | Mr. Hooks |
| Dale Pearce | Sally |
| Lewell Akins | Photographer |
| Mentoria Sills | Hat Lady |
| Bruce Atkins | Sheriff |
| John Chappell | Deputy |
| Aaron Swain | Principal |
| Quincy O. Waters | Minister |
| Joyce Woodrum | Mrs. Truluck |
| Jim Shirah | Mr. Truluck |
| Slim Mims | Self |
| Claude Casey | Self |
| The Sagedusters | Themselves |
| Tyler Finch | Self (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was based on real-life events that took place in 1948 in Florence, South Carolina, the hometown of the scriptwriter Ron Turbeville.
- There was a miscue in the set-designing part. A “Play Ball” pinball machine features in the pool hall in the film. In actuality, the pinball machine, manufactured by Midway Manufacturing Company of Chicago, was developed in 1965, nearly two decades after the time the film was set in.
- The film also has a connection with another movie titled “Chop Suey” released in 2001.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Statesboro, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 32.4487876
- Longitude: -81.7831674
- Place ID: ChIJN05nd6xA-ogRh8DQnYdB9os
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Statesboro, GA, 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
