Dead Beat is a thriller movie released on August 1, 1994. It tells the story of a high-school student, Rudy, who moves to Albuquerque and befriends Kit, an Elvis lover with a fake tan and a dark secret. The importance of the filming locations and who played which role will be discussed in this article, alongside interesting facts about the movie and its production.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed at various locations. The Sonoran Desert in Arizona, USA was one of them. It was also shot in several locations around the state of Arizona, including Tucson. Additionally, some scenes took place in New York City, New York, USA. Unfortunately, the specific filming dates are not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bruce Ramsay | Kit |
| Balthazar Getty | Rudy |
| Max Perlich | Jimmy |
| Caleb Smith | Drunken Teenager |
| Casey Dixon | Heidi |
| Meredith Salenger | Donna |
| Wendy Gastellum | Cindy |
| Sara Gilbert | Martha |
| Vatsana Bilavarn | Ruth |
| Alida Gunn | Tammy |
| Jerome Zelle | Danny Kurtz |
| Natasha Gregson Wagner | Kirsten |
| Barbara Glover | Aquatic Director |
| Rick Dubov | Liquor Store Clerk |
| Danielle Weeks | Girl at School |
| Alex Cox | English Teacher |
| Tahitia Hicks | Cute Teen Girl |
| Robert Guajardo | Detective Cop |
| Mark DeMichele | Sharp Character |
| Maurice Lazarus | Mr. Brown |
| Kristen Curry | Waitress |
| George Gray | Cop Outside Station |
| George Moffly | Reporter #1 |
| Lydia Leon | Reporter #2 |
| Ed Pansullo | Booking Cop |
| Rob Lushbaugh | Cute boy (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie starred Bruce Ramsay as Kit, Balthazar Getty as Rudy, and Max Perlich as Jimmy.
- The film received one nomination for an award.
- The director of the movie was Adam Dubov, who co-wrote the script with Janice Shapiro.
- The movie had a runtime of 93 minutes.
- Despite several name changes, the movie is based on the story of real-life killer Charles Schmid, who murdered several teenagers in Tucson, Arizona, in the mid-’60s.
- The movie was referenced in the film Repo Chick: Better Than Money (2009).
- The movie had a budget of an estimated $2,000,000.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.2480009
- Longitude: -112.9161399
- Place ID: ChIJsyd_lvqjKoERf3hWoH20AzI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sonoran Desert, Arizona 85321, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 34.0489281
- Longitude: -111.0937311
- Place ID: ChIJaxhMy-sIK4cRcc3Bf7EnOUI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Arizona, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.2539787
- Longitude: -110.9741769
- Place ID: ChIJK-0sC0Fl1oYRFccWTTgtw3M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tucson, AZ, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
