The 1985 movie ‘Commando’, is an action-packed adventure starring Arnold Schwarzenegger who takes on the role of a retired Special Forces colonel on a mission to save his kidnapped daughter. The film was directed by Mark L. Lester, with a screenplay written by Jeph Loeb, Matthew Weisman, and Steven E. de Souza. This piece serves to delve into the various locations where it was filmed, as well as provide intriguing behind-the-scenes facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The cinematic journey of ‘Commando’ took place across multiple filming locations in California, USA, offering a gorgeous variety of American landscapes. These settings include
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. Filming was primarily done between the dates of April 22, 1985, to July 3, 1985.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Arnold Schwarzenegger | Matrix |
| Rae Dawn Chong | Cindy |
| Dan Hedaya | Arius |
| Vernon Wells | Bennett |
| James Olson | Major General Franklin Kirby |
| David Patrick Kelly | Sully |
| Alyssa Milano | Jenny |
| Bill Duke | Cooke |
| Drew Snyder | Lawson |
| Sharon Wyatt | Leslie |
| Michael DeLano | Forrestal |
| Bob Minor | Jackson |
| Lenny Juliano | Soldier |
| Charles Meshack | Henriques |
| Chelsea Field | Vicky the Western Flight Attendant |
| Julie Hayek | Susan the Western Flight Attendant |
| Hank Calia | Latin Man |
| Walter Scott | Cates |
| George Fisher | Mall Security Guard |
| Phil Adams | Officer in Galleria |
| Ava Cadell | Girl in Bed at Motel |
| Mikul Robins | Boy in Bed at Motel |
| Branscombe Richmond | Vega |
| Matt Landers | Fred |
| Peter DuPont | Daryl |
| Tom Simmons | Kirby’s Driver |
| Bill Paxton | Intercept Officer |
| John Reyes | Val Verde Heavy |
| Billy Cardenas | Val Verde Heavy |
| Vivian Daily | Woman Officer |
| Thomas Rosales Jr. | Young Guerrilla |
| Ronald C. McCarty | Guerrilla |
| Jim Painter | Police Officer |
| Tony Brubaker | Man Arius (uncredited) |
| Nick Dimitri | Guerrilla Guarding Plane (uncredited) |
| Larry Holt | 2nd Mall Security Guard (uncredited) |
| Danny Nero | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Rick Sawaya | Island Guerrilla (uncredited) |
| Adrian Tafoya | Commuter in Airport (uncredited) |
| Fernando Verdugo | Airport Commuter (uncredited) |
| Dick Warlock | Officer in Mall (uncredited) |
| Tom Willett | Airport Commuter (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The thriller was well-received, earning two award nominations. It has a run time of 1 hour and 30 minutes, keeping viewers at the edge of their seats during the entire duration. Notably, the character of Matrix was played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Cindy by Rae Dawn Chong, and Arius by Dan Hedaya. Other important characters include Bennett, played by Vernon Wells, and Major General Franklin Kirby, brought to life by James Olson. The film has garnered 592 user reviews and 104 critic reviews, underlining its popularity among action film enthusiasts.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Chapman Ranch – 1 Arrowrock Road, Mount Baldy, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.2363809
- Longitude: -117.6589752
- Place ID: ChIJmWXw1-g7w4ARe_VUr0hIQDk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mt Baldy, CA 91759, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Channel Islands, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.4706418
- Longitude: -119.3170952
- Place ID: ChIJLTA4-i3t3YARIC_hOG74Fqo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Channel Islands of California, California, USA
- Timezone:
- Location Name: Mt. Baldy, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.2363809
- Longitude: -117.6589752
- Place ID: ChIJmWXw1-g7w4ARe_VUr0hIQDk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mt Baldy, CA 91759, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: San Bernardino Mountains, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.13
- Longitude: -116.88
- Place ID: ChIJ5c1LYO5L24ARYmJhn79uqfc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Bernardino Mountains, California 92305, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
