Dakota is a drama film released in 1988. The movie sheds light on the exciting journey of a young man named John Dakota who finds employment in a friendly ranch and befriends the disabled son of the family. This documentation serves to give you more details about the shooting locations and behind-the-scenes facts about the film.
Where it Filmed?
The movie Dakota was primarily shot in various locations in the state of Texas, USA. These include McKinney, Roanoke, and the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. The filming process began on the 18th of May 1987.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Lou Diamond Phillips | John Dakota |
| DeeDee Norton | Molly Lechner |
| Herta Ware | Aunt Zard |
| Eli Cummins | Walt Lechner |
| Jordan Burton | Casey Lechner |
| Steve Ruge | Bo Sandoval |
| John Hawkes | Rooster |
| Tom Campitelli | Rob Diamond |
| Leslie Mullin | Cynthia Diamond |
| Lawrence Montaigne | Mr. Diamond |
| Connie Coit | Mrs. Diamond |
| Susan Crippin | Alicia |
| Rodger Boyce | Sheriff |
| Robert Lemus | Eric Dakota |
| Ben Jones | Mr. Dakota |
| Cecilia Flores | Mrs. Dakota |
| Robert Ahola | Mechanic |
| Helena Humann | Gym Teacher |
| John Glenn | Boy in School Hall |
| Abel O. Zapata | Graduation Reader |
| Tom McRae | Race Announcer |
| Audeen Casey | Hospital Nurse |
| Mark Schulte | Hospital Orderly |
| Kendall Thomas | Sheriff’s Deputy |
| Speed Ames | Arm Wrestler #1 |
| David Harrod | Arm Wrestler #2 |
| Amy Floyd | Rooster’s Neighbor |
| Derek Odom | Zard’s Kids |
| Vernon Walker | Zard’s Kids |
| Tammy Stevens | Zard’s Kids |
| Daniel Massey | Zard’s Kids |
| Nicholas Meazzles | Zard’s Kids |
| Richard Wells | Zard’s Kids |
| Phil Smereck | Boy with Tie |
| Alicia Gidney | Crying Girl |
| Lujenna Moseley | Bo’s Girlfriend #1 |
| Robin Sloan | Bo’s Girlfriend #2 |
| Chris Christian | Graduation Band |
| Robin Creasman | Graduation Band |
| Chris Creasman | Graduation Band |
| Rohn Bailey | Graduation Band |
| Robert ‘Stix’ Singler | Graduation Band |
| Linda Evans | Graduation Band |
| The Shoppe | Barn Party Band |
Trivia and Facts
Here are some interesting facts about the movie:
- Dakota was directed by Fred Holmes while the script was written by Darryl Kuntz and Sara Lynn Kuntz.
- The leading cast members of the film are Lou Diamond Phillips who played the role of John Dakota, DeeDee Norton took on the character of Molly Lechner and Herta Ware portrayed Aunt Zard.
- The film has a running time of approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes.
- Despite facing local challenges, John Dakota helps the family to overcome them and establishes a strong relationship with them, particularly with the disabled son.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: McKinney, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 33.1983388
- Longitude: -96.6389342
- Place ID: ChIJlVR0oFoSTIYRJKYgZNoKKao
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: McKinney, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Roanoke, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 33.0040126
- Longitude: -97.2258483
- Place ID: ChIJQ15KvcjNTYYRsj6BlQLflDA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Roanoke, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
