Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 is a 1998 comedy-drama movie, directed and written by Tim McCanlies. The film features Breckin Meyer, Peter Facinelli, and Eddie Mills as close high school friends anticipating their journey to the big city after graduation. This article sheds light on the filming locations and interesting backstage facts about this intriguing movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot in multiple locations in Texas, USA. Filming began in June 1997 in Alpine, Texas. Additionally, parts of the movie were filmed in Fort Davis, and in broader Jeff Davis County, Texas. Each location provided its own unique backdrop to this tale of friendship and ambition.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Breckin Meyer | Keller Coleman |
| Peter Facinelli | Terrell Lee Lusk |
| Eddie Mills | John Hemphill |
| Ethan Embry | Squirrel |
| Ashley Johnson | Josie Hemphill |
| Patricia Wettig | Mrs. Lusk |
| Michael O’Neill | Mr. Lusk |
| Eddie Jones | Earl |
| Wayne Tippit | Keller’s Grandfather |
| Alexandra Holden | Vivian |
| Keith Szarabajka | Squirrel’s Father |
| Shawn Weatherly | Sue Ann |
| Michael Crabtree | Mr. Hemphill |
| Lashawn McIvor | Mrs. Hemphill |
| Joe Stevens | Leon |
| Tommy G. Kendrick | Rusty |
| Steven Bland | Wayne |
| Craig Carter | Guy |
| Tennessee | Old Fart Rancher |
| Mary Ann Luedecke | Betty Sue |
| Bill Brooks | Reverend |
| Felipe de Ortego y Gasca | Principal |
| Kendra Payne | Loretta |
| Jack Vaden | Harvey |
| Lynn Carter | Another Rancher |
| Jon Bergholz | Bus Driver |
| Lucy Jacobson | Flora |
| Lisa Billing | Sandra |
| Emilie B. Severin | Mrs. Caldwell |
| Leigh Eaton | Mrs. Hufheinz |
| Billie Craddock | Mrs. Garcia |
| Robert Barge | Bobby (uncredited) |
| Pat Ridley | Town Person (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was released in the USA on May 1, 1998, under a PG rating and runs for 97 minutes.
- The main characters in the movie are played by Breckin Meyer (Keller Coleman), Peter Facinelli (Terrell Lee Lusk), and Eddie Mills (John Hemphill).
- The movie is set in a small Texas town of Dancer where four high school friends decide to move to a big city after graduation, shrinking the town’s population.
- The movie garnered two awards and mixed reviews from critics and the audience alike.
- A unique piece of trivia is that the gas station where the main characters hang out was built specifically for this movie. It remained as an attraction for people driving into Fort Davis, unfortunately, it collapsed in 2006.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Alpine, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 30.3561488
- Longitude: -103.6696958
- Place ID: ChIJacYIvZ_Q74YR9HLyE1O1ERo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Alpine, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Fort Davis, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 30.5882111
- Longitude: -103.8946253
- Place ID: ChIJ2Y_Y6LeM74YR14G-Zsf2hdM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Fort Davis, TX 79734, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Jeff Davis County, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 30.750805
- Longitude: -104.1930918
- Place ID: ChIJydcKZ1uB74YRL7wEq5tCrVQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Jeff Davis County, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
