The movie “Daddy’s Dyin’… Who’s Got the Will?” aired in 1990. It’s about siblings who reunite at their Texas home as their father lies on his deathbed. This movie lets you dive into the interesting filming locations and the roles played by actors such as Beau Bridges, Beverly D’Angelo, and Tess Harper. Discover more about the movie’s unique backdrop and its trivia that made it a hit.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of the movie “Daddy’s Dyin’… Who’s Got the Will?” happened in Texas, USA. Specific sites were Ponder, Denton, and Waxahachie. These quiet and serene towns served as stunning backdrops to the movie. It was filmed from September 25 to November 6, 1989.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Beau Bridges | Orville |
| Beverly D’Angelo | Evalita |
| Tess Harper | Sara Lee |
| Judge Reinhold | Harmony |
| Amy Wright | Lurlene |
| Patrika Darbo | Marlene |
| Bert Remsen | Daddy |
| Molly McClure | Mama Wheelis |
| Keith Carradine | Clarence |
| Newell Alexander | Sid Cranford |
| Emily Bridges | Little Evalita |
| Carolyn Brooks | Linnie Sue |
| Schuyler Fisk | Little Sara Lee |
| Justin Smith | Little Orville |
| Katherine A. Torn | Little Lurlene |
Trivia and Facts
- The majority of the movie was filmed at the MT Cole home place on the Cole Ranch.
- The house used in the film was originally built and lived in by MT Cole and his wife “Mammy” Cole.
- The film is dedicated to “Mammy” Cole, who unfortunately passed away during filming and never got to see the completed movie.
- A fun mistake to look out for: Evalita’s silver belt continuously appears and disappears while she’s singing “Daddy You Can’t Blame Me.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Ponder, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 33.1828974
- Longitude: -97.2872402
- Place ID: ChIJD3xj3-LATYYRjEeHPQHHE-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ponder, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Denton, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 33.2148412
- Longitude: -97.13306829999999
- Place ID: ChIJ0bGIwKBMTIYRG_sUSMt0RHI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Denton, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Waxahachie, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 32.3865312
- Longitude: -96.8483311
- Place ID: ChIJJesjlfzmToYRdRECFfu354Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Waxahachie, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
