“Deadly Weapon” is a drama and science fiction film that was released in 1989. The movie’s plot revolves around a teenage boy who, after facing continuous bullying at home and school, finds an experimental laser weapon and contemplates revenge. The main actors were Rodney Eastman, who played Zeke, Kim Walker portraying Traci, and Gary Frank as Lieutenant Dalton. Let’s look at where this film was shot and some interesting trivia.
Where it Filmed?
“Deadly Weapon” was primarily filmed in Los Angeles, California, USA. The film’s shooting dates were from May 6, 1987 to June 17, 1987. Hence, it was during these dates that the city of Los Angeles served as the backdrop for this drama and Sci-Fi movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Rodney Eastman | Zeke |
| Kim Walker | Traci |
| Gary Frank | Lieutenant Dalton |
| Michael Horse | Indian Joe |
| Gary Kroeger | Glover |
| Barney Martin | Mayor Bigelow |
| Sam Melville | Sheriff Bartlett |
| Joe Regalbuto | Fuller |
| William Sanderson | Reverend Smith |
| Ed Nelson | General Stone |
| Michael Hennessey | Frampton |
| Susan Blu | Shirley |
| John Stuart Wildman | Georgie |
| John Lafayette | Sgt. Conroy |
| Arell Blanton | Edwin |
| Robert Benedetti | Bernard Bauhaus |
| Tom Cesano | Joey |
| Kelly Edwards | Steve / Sea Breeze |
| Sasha Jenson | Martin |
| Eric Mills | Calvin |
| Geneva Ann Simmons | Miss Jones |
| Tom Spiroff | Bernie |
| Lora Staley | Leslie |
| Michael Miner | Newsman |
| Rebecca Staples | Ginnie |
| Travis Swords | Deputy Henry |
| W.T. Zacha | Stan Richards |
| Peter Manoogian | Technician |
| David P. Lewis | Soldier |
| David Haid | Soldier #1 |
| Gary Kasper | Ranger #1 |
| Maxwell Morrow | Ranger #2 |
| Jack Yates | Ranger #5 |
| Jack Lightsy | Ranger #6 |
| Brent Pfaff | Ranger #10 |
| Jeffrey Orman | Ranger #41 |
Trivia and Facts
- Michael Miner directed the movie.
- The movie also got a nomination for an award.
- The film was first envisaged by Charles Band, the executive producer, as a sequel to Laserblast (1978). However, due to the collapse of Empire Pictures, the idea was revamped and reused for “Deadly Weapon”.
- The sci-fi film has an interesting movie connection featuring “Pole Position” (1982).
- In the list of actors, there were a total of fourteen rangers, with actor Jeffrey Orman as Ranger #41.
- The film production companies were Empire Pictures.
- The shooting spanned a little over a month, from May 6, 1987 to June 17, 1987.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
