The 1988 movie ‘Deadbeat at Dawn’ is an action-packed crime story. It narrates the tale of a gang leader who’s on a revenge spree after his girlfriend is murdered by a rival gang. The film features engaging performances from actors like Paul Harper, Jim Van Bebber, and Megan Murphy. The article further provides insights on filming locations and fascinating trivia about the production.
Where it Filmed?
Deadbeat at Dawn’ was shot in multiple locations within the state of Ohio in the United States. The filming took place in Dayton, including the famed Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum on Woodland Avenue. Other filming sites of interest include Greenville, Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve in Greene County, and Cincinnati.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Paul Harper | Danny |
| Jim Van Bebber | Goose |
| Megan Murphy | Christy |
| Ric Walker | Keith |
| Marc Pitman | Bone Crusher |
| Tom Burns | |
| Steve King | |
| Dave Parker | Drive-thru attendant |
| Bill Stover | Stubby |
| Carol Lee | |
| Mark Gillespie | |
| Tom Harris | Man in Bar |
| John Bradley | |
| Lili Hendler | |
| Nate Pennington | |
| Barry Landy | |
| Loretta Landy | |
| James McCullars Jr. | |
| Steven Bognar | |
| Ned Folkerth | |
| Mary Jo Dawes | |
| Joel Pohlman | |
| Joe Monahan | |
| Andy Monahan | |
| Doug Sharp | |
| Leslie Orr | |
| Sue Ann Crute | |
| Jeff Osbourne | |
| Michael Capone | (as Mike Capone) |
| John Gnann | |
| Sid Gnann | |
| Steve Brown | |
| Dan Trihschuh | |
| Rob Zinser | |
| Pat Hughes | |
| Mike King | |
| Rick Saintnou | |
| James Andrew Pearson | (as Andrew Pearson) |
| Pete Puchin | |
| Calisto Cruz | |
| Dave Calabro | |
| Rich Leiser | |
| Anita Stenger | |
| Mark Monell | |
| Jim Sayer | |
| Bob Radford | |
| Phil Hile | |
| Mike Hile | |
| Julia Reichert | Waitress |
| Barbara Kerr | |
| Dave White | |
| Andy Carrol | |
| Stu Grasberg | |
| Rob Creager | |
| Chris Moore | |
| Debbie Hichadel | |
| Randy Valentine | |
| Marcelo Games | |
| Charlie Goetz | Dad |
| Garrett Cassell | Jed |
Trivia and Facts
- The entire shooting of the movie spanned across four years.
- Despite the graphic depiction of violence, at one point, the sidewalk appears to be bloodless despite the character bleeding profusely.
- The scenes from ‘Deadbeat at Dawn’ were later included in the 2001 movie titled ‘In the Belly of the Beast’.
- The movie features various memorable quotes, including Goose’s line, “Forget your noise!”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Dayton, Ohio, USA
- Latitude: 39.7589478
- Longitude: -84.1916069
- Place ID: ChIJAxTdrtWAQIgR5EwO8pLjQKY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Dayton, OH, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, 118 Woodland Avenue, Dayton, Ohio, USA
- Latitude: 39.7425161
- Longitude: -84.1783129
- Place ID: ChIJiXxRFBCEQIgRIocW4gyqyMo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, 118 Woodland Ave, Dayton, OH 45409, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Greenville, Ohio, USA
- Latitude: 40.1028264
- Longitude: -84.63301150000001
- Place ID: ChIJ1XTywlDrP4gR1CrFKSaAxN4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Greenville, OH 45331, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve, Greene County, Ohio, USA
- Latitude: 39.7941094
- Longitude: -83.8314927
- Place ID: ChIJkXGsATmnQIgR2BdqEGgU6ZY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve, 2381 OH-343, Yellow Springs, OH 45387, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Latitude: 39.1031182
- Longitude: -84.5120196
- Place ID: ChIJ-SE43rFRQIgRF5PA5It–2k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
