The movie ‘Dave’ released in 1993 is a comedy and romance film. The story revolves around a Presidential lookalike named Dave who is recruited to stand in for the President. The movie was directed by Ivan Reitman and starred Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, and Frank Langella among others.
Where it Filmed?
The film ‘Dave’ was filmed in various locations across the United States. Some of the highlights include the State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia, the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden in California, Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, and National Mall in Washington, District of Columbia. Filming took place from August 13, 1992 to November 10, 1992.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kevin Kline | Dave Kovic / Bill Mitchell |
| Sigourney Weaver | Ellen Mitchell |
| Frank Langella | Bob Alexander |
| Kevin Dunn | Alan Reed |
| Ving Rhames | Duane Stevenson |
| Ben Kingsley | Vice-President Nance |
| Charles Grodin | Murray Blum |
| Faith Prince | Alice |
| Laura Linney | Randi |
| Bonnie Hunt | White House Tour Guide |
| Parley Baer | Senate Majority Leader |
| Stefan Gierasch | House Majority Leader |
| Anna Deavere Smith | Mrs. Travis |
| Charles Hallahan | Policeman |
| Tom Dugan | Jerry |
| Alba Oms | Lola |
| Steve Witting | Secret Service #1 |
| Kellen Sampson | David |
| Lexie Bigham | White House Guard |
| Frederic W. Barnes | Frederic Barnes |
| Ronald Brownstein | Ronald Brownstein |
| Eleanor Clift | Eleanor Clift |
| Bernard Kalb | Bernard Kalb |
| Larry King | Larry King |
| Michael Kinsley | Michael Kinsley |
| Morton Kondracke | Morton Kondracke |
| Jay Leno | Jay Leno |
| Frank Mankiewicz | Frank Mankiewicz |
| John McLaughlin | John McLaughlin |
| Robert D. Novak | Robert D. Novak |
| Richard Reeves | Richard Reeves |
| Arnold Schwarzenegger | Arnold Schwarzenegger |
| Ben Stein | Ben Stein |
| Oliver Stone | Oliver Stone |
| Kathleen Sullivan | Kathleen Sullivan |
| Jeff Tackett | Jeff Tackett |
| Helen Thomas | Helen Thomas |
| Nina Totenberg | Nina Totenberg |
| Sander Vanocur | Sander Vanocur |
| John Yang | John Yang |
| Stephen Root | Don Durenberger |
| Catherine Reitman | Girl at Durenberger’s |
| Dawn Arnemann | Mom at Durenberger’s |
| Marianna Harris | Clara |
| Sarah Marshall | Diane |
| Ralph Manza | White House Barber |
| George Martin | President’s Physician |
| Laurie Franks | White House Nurse |
| Tom Kurlander | Trauma Doctor |
| Dendrie Taylor | Trauma Nurse |
| Joe Kuroda | Japanese Prime Minister |
| Geneviève Robert | Vice-President’s Wife |
| Jason Reitman | Vice-President’s Son |
| Ruth Goldway | Secretary of Education |
| Frank Birney | Director of OMB |
| Paul Collins | Secretary of Treasury |
| Peter White | Secretary of Commerce |
| Robin Gammell | Postmaster General |
| Heather Hewitt | Judy |
| Gary Ross | Policeman #2 |
| Jeff Joseph | Ellen’s Aide |
| Bonnie Bartlett | Female Senator |
| William Pitts | Congressional Doorkeeper |
| Dan Butler | Reporter |
| Wendy Gordon | Announcer |
| Ben Patrick Johnson | Announcer |
| Steve Kmetko | Announcer |
| Ken Allen | Banquet Attendee (uncredited) |
| Mike Andrella | Secret Service Agent (uncredited) |
| Buzz Barbee | Banquet Attendee (uncredited) |
| Maria Berman | Banquet Attendee (uncredited) |
| Robin Blake | Banquet Attendee (uncredited) |
| Françoise Bush | White House Secretary (uncredited) |
| Tom Bysiek | Secret Service (uncredited) |
| David Paul Christian | Banquet Attendee (uncredited) |
| Tory Christopher | White House Press Corp (uncredited) |
| Marcello Clay | Banquet Attendee (uncredited) |
| Ron Cummins | Cabinet Minister (uncredited) |
| James Davison | Secret Service Agent (uncredited) |
| Bruce Dobos | Military Banquet Official (uncredited) |
| Peggy Donaldson | Banquet Attendee / Reporter (uncredited) |
| Roni Dressel | Banquet Attendee (uncredited) |
| Dave Droge | Capitol Hill staffer (uncredited) |
| Robert Dulaine | White House Employee (uncredited) |
| Lanier Edwards | White House Security Officer (uncredited) |
| Berl Erdahl | Banquet Official / White House Employee (uncredited) |
| Edward R. Frommer | Passerby (uncredited) |
| F. Pierre Gatling | Social Worker Greeter #1 (uncredited) |
| Carmen J. Gray | White House Employee (uncredited) |
| Dalton Gray | Senator (uncredited) |
| Ryal Haakenson | Man at Banquet / Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| Dorothy Hack | White House Press Corps (uncredited) |
| Whitney Hall | Banquet Attendee (uncredited) |
| Linda Harcharic | White House Secretary (uncredited) |
| Gail L. Harrington | Banquet Attendee (uncredited) |
| T.J. Jones | Photographer (uncredited) |
| Kirk Jordan | Man (uncredited) |
| Mary Kircher | Congressional Member (uncredited) |
| Aaron Michael Lacey | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Jeff Lawrence | Banquet Attendee / Secret Service Agent (uncredited) |
| Keith Lewis | Secret Service Agent (uncredited) |
| Suzanne Lodge | Banquet Attendee (uncredited) |
| Robert Lombardo | White House Employee (uncredited) |
| Gil Mandelik | Banquet Attendee (uncredited) |
| Mary Jane Mangler | Senator (uncredited) |
| Melissa S. Markess | Politician (uncredited) |
| James Minor | Banquet Attendee / White House Employee (uncredited) |
| Rudy E. Morrison | White House Employee (uncredited) |
| Tom Myer | Banquet Attendee (uncredited) |
| Karlotta Nelson | White House Employee (uncredited) |
| Richard M. Newkirk | Press Photographer (uncredited) |
| Michael Noel | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Ken Norton | White House Employee (uncredited) |
| Jim Portnoy | Banquet Attendee (uncredited) |
| Pam Pruitt-McGeary | First Lady’s Aide (uncredited) |
| William Shipman | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Walter Smith | Banquet Official / Senator (uncredited) |
| Paul Speaks | Secret Service (uncredited) |
| Walter Spear | White House Employee (uncredited) |
| John Bear Staible | Press Sound Technician (uncredited) |
| Roberta Storm | White House Secretary (uncredited) |
| Warren Tabata | Secret Service Agent (uncredited) |
| Bryan Thompson | Banquet Attendee (uncredited) |
| Debbie Tsamoudakis | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| K. Uchizono | White House Press Corps (uncredited) |
| Joan Valentine | Banquet Attendee (uncredited) |
| Thomas Waligora | Baseball Fan (uncredited) |
| Sam Wells | Political Adviser (uncredited) |
| Michael G. Wilkinson | White House Press Corps (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film cast includes prominent actors such as Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver and Frank Langella.
- Dave Kovic, the lead character, also played the role of Bill Mitchell in the film.
- The movie was nominated for an Oscar, won 2 awards and had 5 other nominations.
- Besides the main cast, the film also included performances by Ving Rhames, Ben Kingsley, Charles Grodin and others.
- The majority of the film’s scenes were shot in a Drugstore on Wisconsin Avenue NW, Georgetown, Washington, District Columbia, USA.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: State Capitol, Capitol Square – Ninth & Grace Streets, Richmond, Virginia, USA
- Latitude: 37.5388415
- Longitude: -77.433596
- Place ID: ChIJs-kQdRgRsYkR2kURu8l_3f4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1000 Bank St, Richmond, VA 23218, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden – 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1425236
- Longitude: -118.0534118
- Place ID: ChIJOalD_5DbwoARcH4Yl2C8xjE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Oriole Park at Camden Yards – 333 W. Camden Street, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Latitude: 39.28381940000001
- Longitude: -76.62167819999999
- Place ID: ChIJB1dGL1wDyIkROcWXAz_ZKCQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 333 W Camden St, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Latitude: 38.8875144
- Longitude: -77.0363934
- Place ID: ChIJMT3_Wpu3t4kRQScGokyrCDo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: National Mall, Washington, DC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Doc Dalinsky’s Drugstore, Wisconsin Avenue NW, Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Latitude: 38.9105318
- Longitude: -77.0649983
- Place ID: EiVXaXNjb25zaW4gQXZlIE5XLCBXYXNoaW5ndG9uLCBEQywgVVNBIi4qLAoUChIJrVnBRd_Jt4kRw4lb-jXn1EUSFAoSCUnWlNBJtreJEfTkojYjgphC
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
