The movie “Capital Punishment” from 1991 is an action-packed film. The main cast includes Gary Daniels playing the role of James Thayer, David Carradine as Michael Maltin, and Tadashi Yamashita as Kenji Nakata. This article deals with interesting facts about where the movie was filmed and unique trivia about its production.
Where it Filmed?
“Capital Punishment” was filmed in Los Angeles, California, USA. This filming project started on May 20, 1991. Los Angeles, known for its Hollywood glamour, was the main backdrop for this film.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Gary Daniels | James Thayer |
| David Carradine | Michael Maltin |
| Tadashi Yamashita | Kenji Nakata |
| Mel Novak | Mason Dover |
| Ava Fabian | Anna Thayer |
| Linda Lightfoot | Nikki Holt |
| Scott Shaw | Mr. Cool |
| Ian Jacklin | David Lozano |
| Ed Akamine | Computer Tech |
| David S. Bouza | Referee |
| Steve Connolly | Fun House Fighter |
| Tony DiSante | Doctor |
| Andy Dorrani | Henchmen |
| Kent Ducanon | Drug Buyer |
| Dean Goodlett | Police Officer-1 |
| Eric Goodlett | Police Officer-2 |
| Mark Ishikara | Thayer’s Corner |
| David Loo | Dover’s Killer |
| Tad Mathes | Nakata’s assailant |
| John Messall | M.C. |
| Randy Ng | Assailant |
| Mark Russo | Bar Fighter |
| Gary Shuman | Nico |
| Wayne Uno | Kid at Carnival |
| Gerald Okamura | Henchman (uncredited) |
| Lelagi Togisala | Thayer’s first opponent (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The director of the movie is David Huey.
- The movie was originally released on January 24, 1992, in Turkey.
- A unique aspect of the film is the plot centered around a drug called Project K.I.C.K that was given to cattle for quick growth. The side effects of eating meat from these cattle form a major part of the storyline.
- James, played by Gary Daniels, is a martial artist hired by the DEA to find a dealer, who happens to be his former Master.
- An interesting tidbit about the movie is that the director, David Huey, was obligated to limit the dialogue to a total of 15 minutes as per his contract.
- The movie’s alternate title in India is “मृत्यु दंड”.
- One of the memorable quotes from the movie is by James Thayer, “[after beating up a goon with coins] Keep the change.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
