Death Valley, a movie released in 1982, centers around a divorced mother, her son, and her new boyfriend embarking on a road trip through Death Valley where they encounter a local serial killer. Directed by Dick Richards and written by Richard Rothstein, stars of the show include Paul Le Mat, Catherine Hicks, and Stephen McHattie. This section of the article discusses interesting trivia about the film, the actors, and many behind-the-stage details.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Death Valley occurred in various locations within the United States. These places include Death Valley National Park in California and Phoenix, Arizona, including the Sky Harbor Airport. Additionally, some scenes were shot in Tucson, Arizona, specifically the Old Tucson at 201 S. Kinney Road. The filming process took place from November 17, 1980, to December of the same year.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Paul Le Mat | Mike |
| Catherine Hicks | Sally |
| Stephen McHattie | Hal |
| Peter Billingsley | Billy |
| Edward Herrmann | Paul Stanton |
| Jack O’Leary | Earl |
| Mary Steelsmith | Baby Sitter |
| Gina Christian | R.V. Girl |
| Frank J. Cimorelli | R.V. Boy |
| Arnold C. Waterman | On Looker |
| Fred W.S. Newton | Outlaw |
| J.P.S. Brown | Western Sheriff |
| Merritt Holloway | Motel Clerk |
| Glenn McCreedy | Stu |
| Earl W. Smith | Crony |
| Allen Wood | Crony |
Trivia and Facts
- The film features a wide range of characters portrayed by a slew of actors such as Wilford Brimley who played the role of Sheriff, Peter Billingsley as Billy, and Edward Herrmann as Paul Stanton, among others.
- Behind the scenes, the film was made possible by a large crew of professionals. This includes Stanley Beck who served as a co-producer and Dana Kaproff who was responsible for the film’s music. The film’s cinematography was done by Stephen H. Burum, while Joel Cox worked on editing.
- The movie made its DVD release in December 2012, marking its 30th anniversary.
- Death Valley (1981) featured in another movie named Death Valley which was released in 1997.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Death Valley National Park, California, USA
- Latitude: 36.5322649
- Longitude: -116.9325408
- Place ID: ChIJsf-PHqI5x4ARJd0j14NziRw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Death Valley, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Old Tucson – 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.2183137
- Longitude: -111.1289275
- Place ID: ChIJi_GkusLY1YYRVuw2LNTg7WY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 201 Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85735, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 33.4483771
- Longitude: -112.0740373
- Place ID: ChIJy3mhUO0SK4cRrBtKNfjHaYw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Phoenix, AZ, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Sky Harbor Airport – 3400 E. Sky Harbor Boulevard, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 33.435249
- Longitude: -112.010124
- Place ID: ChIJpXADM1wOK4cRQu5W4tU19YI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 3400 Sky Hbr Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85034, 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
