“Dennis the Menace” is a 1993 comedy family film that revolves around Dennis, who drives everyone crazy, particularly Mr. Wilson, when his parents have to leave town. The movie was directed by Nick Castle, with Hank Ketcham and John Hughes as writers, and it starred Walter Matthau, Mason Gamble, and Joan Plowright. It delivers a blend of fun, mischief and some interesting behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting locations of the movie “Dennis the Menace” were mostly in Illinois, USA. Filming took place at 1618 Ashland Avenue and 1624 Ashland Avenue in Evanston, as well as in Elgin, Chicago, and Hinsdale. The filming period for the movie spanned from August 3, 1992, to January 12, 1993.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Walter Matthau | Mr. Wilson |
| Mason Gamble | Dennis Mitchell |
| Joan Plowright | Martha Wilson |
| Christopher Lloyd | Switchblade Sam |
| Lea Thompson | Alice Mitchell |
| Robert Stanton | Henry Mitchell |
| Amy Sakasitz | Margaret Wade |
| Kellen Hathaway | Joey |
| Paul Winfield | Chief of Police |
| Natasha Lyonne | Polly |
| Devin Ratray | Mickey |
| Hank Johnston | Gunther |
| Melinda Mullins | Andrea |
| Billie Bird | Edith Butterwell |
| Bill Erwin | Edward Little |
| Arnold Stang | Photographer |
| Ben Stein | Boss |
| Ethel Gerstein | Gaggle Lady #1 |
| Leona Toppel | Gaggle Lady #3 |
| Peggy Goldberg | Gaggle Lady #4 |
| Jack McGuigan | Gaggle Man |
| Corey Vane | Mike |
| Casey Gamble | Hide and Seeker |
| Robert A. Saunders | Broken Arm Babysitter |
| Beverly J. O’Donnell | Elderly Babysitter |
| Betty | Ruff |
| Suzy Brack | Next-Door Neighbor (uncredited) |
| Thomas Christopher Colby | Caterer (uncredited) |
| Thomas F. Evans | Dennis Mitchell’s Neighbor (uncredited) |
| Kirk Kelly | Kid in Window (uncredited) |
| Jeannie Russell | Neighbor (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The director of the movie is Nick Castle.
- The writers were Hank Ketcham and John Hughes.
- Prominent actors in the film include Walter Matthau as Mr. Wilson, Mason Gamble as Dennis Mitchell, and Joan Plowright as Martha Wilson.
- The film won 3 awards and also secured 3 nominations.
- Some of the other characters include Switchblade Sam played by Christopher Lloyd, Alice Mitchell played by Lea Thompson, and Henry Mitchell played by Robert Stanton.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: 1618 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 42.0478933
- Longitude: -87.6939972
- Place ID: ChIJnXOioQPQD4gRo8LzhhV7dGM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1618 Ashland Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.8781136
- Longitude: -87.6297982
- Place ID: ChIJ7cv00DwsDogRAMDACa2m4K8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Chicago, IL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
