The film “Chrome and Hot Leather” was released in 1971. It tells the story of a Green Beret who returns home from the Vietnam war to find his fiancee has been murdered by a gang of bikers, prompting him to seek revenge with the help of his Green Beret friends. The movie is known not only for its thrilling plot but also for its filming locations and backstage stories.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in several locations across the USA. Some scenes were filmed in Bronson Canyon, Griffith Park at 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California. Other scenes were shot in Piru, California, Miami, Arizona, Sylmar, Los Angeles, California, and Northern California. The film was shot from May 1970 through July 1970.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| William Smith | T.J. |
| Tony Young | Mitch |
| Michael Haynes | Casey |
| Peter Brown | Al |
| Marvin Gaye | Jim |
| Michael Stearns | Hank |
| Larry Bishop | Gabe |
| Wes Bishop | Sheriff Lewis |
| Herb Jeffries | Ned |
| Marland Proctor | Capt. Barnes |
| Ann Marie | Helen |
| Robert Ridgely | Sgt. Mack |
| Lee Parrish | NCO Bartender |
| Kent Brewster | Big K (uncredited) |
| Erik Estrada | (uncredited) |
| Fritz Ford | Biker (uncredited) |
| Lee Frost | Motorcycle Salesman (uncredited) |
| Neola Graef | Girl at Party (uncredited) |
| Brian Gusse | Sarge (uncredited) |
| Abel Gutierrez | Greaseball (uncredited) |
| Dan Haggerty | Bearded Biker (uncredited) |
| Susan Hart | Jukebox Singing Voice (uncredited) |
| Michael Hodges | Big Mike (uncredited) |
| Phil Hoover | Biker at Diner (uncredited) |
| Bruce Kimball | Biker (uncredited) |
| John Riazzi | Ed (uncredited) |
| Lee Santos | Fruitcake (uncredited) |
| Gerald Spader | El Cid (uncredited) |
| Keith Stouder | Little K (uncredited) |
| Gary Toughill | Bearded Biker – Beige Golf Cap (uncredited) |
| Paul Wilmoth | Biker with Headband (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- This film marked the debut of actress Cheryl Ladd who played Kathy and was credited as Cherie Moor.
- In some scenes where Mitch and his friends are in uniform, only one has the beret worn according to regulations which state that the flash on the beret should be worn centered above the left eye. However, it is often seen worn above the nose.
- “Chrome and Hot Leather” was featured in the Dusk to Dawn Drive-in Trash-o-Rama Show Vol. 1 in 1996.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Bronson Canyon, Griffith Park – 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1213309
- Longitude: -118.3143371
- Place ID: ChIJZfmxCXq_woARZQU-Q38mf14
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bronson Caves, 3200 Canyon Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Miami, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 33.3992217
- Longitude: -110.8687232
- Place ID: ChIJpxwegmidKYcRRw9rFjuBdeg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Miami, AZ 85539, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Sylmar, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.2994874
- Longitude: -118.4588292
- Place ID: ChIJVdlNNCaQwoARpmARhUYseDY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
