The film ‘Dog Man’, known originally as ‘Bull Durham’, released in 1988, is an American comedy-romance. Notable actors such as Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Robbins have played significant roles. This article will delve into where the movie was filmed, the characters’ roles, and some intriguing behind-the-scenes details.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of ‘Dog Man’ took place in various locations within North Carolina in the United States. Places where scenes were shot include Asheville, Greensboro, Burlington, and Durham. In particular, the Durham Athletic Park at 426 Morris Street was used. The filming process occurred from October 5, 1987, to November 30, 1987.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kevin Costner | Crash Davis |
| Susan Sarandon | Annie Savoy |
| Tim Robbins | Ebby Calvin ‘Nuke’ LaLoosh |
| Trey Wilson | Skip |
| Robert Wuhl | Larry |
| William O’Leary | Jimmy |
| David Neidorf | Bobby |
| Danny Gans | Deke |
| Tom Silardi | Tony |
| Rick Marzan | Jose |
| George Buck | Nuke’s Father |
| Jenny Robertson | Millie |
| Robert Dickman | Whitey |
| Timothy Kirk | Ed |
| Don Davis | Scared Batter |
| Stephen Ware | Umpire |
| Tobi Eshelman | Bat Boy |
| C.K. Bibby | Mayor |
| Henry G. Sanders | Sandy |
| Antoinette Forsyth | Ballpark Announcer |
| Shirley Anne Ritter | Cocktail Waitress |
| Pete Bock | Minister |
| Alan Mejia | Chu Chu |
| Max Patkin | Max Patkin (The Clown Prince of Baseball) |
| Sid Aikens | Core Baseball Player |
| Craig Brown | Core Baseball Player |
| Wes Currin | Core Baseball Player |
| Butch Davis | Core Baseball Player |
| Paul Devlin | Core Baseball Player |
| Jeff Greene | Core Baseball Player |
| Kelly Heath | Core Baseball Player |
| Mo Johnson | Core Baseball Player |
| Tim Kirk | Core Baseball Player |
| Todd Kopeznski | Core Baseball Player |
| John Lovingood | Core Baseball Player |
| Eddie Matthews | Core Baseball Player |
| Alan Paternoster | Core Baseball Player |
| Bill Robinson | Core Baseball Player |
| Dean Robinson | Core Baseball Player |
| Tom Schultz | Core Baseball Player |
| Sam Veraldi | Core Baseball Player |
| Mark Falvo | Core Baseball Player (uncredited) |
| Mark Heenehan | Cocktail Bartender (uncredited) |
| Maxine McClanahan | Fan at Ball Park (uncredited) |
| Mark Jeffrey Miller | Grounds Crewman (uncredited) |
| David M. Potter | Fan at Ball Park (uncredited) |
| Rachel Singer | Fan (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was initially titled ‘Bull Durham’.
- It has a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes.
- ‘Dog Man’ was released on June 15 in 1988 in the USA.
- The plot involves a fan who annually has an affair with a minor-league baseball player who encounters an aspiring pitcher and the experienced catcher who was assigned to him.
- Ron Shelton directed and wrote the film.
- Notably, the movie was nominated for an Oscar and bagged an additional seven wins and five nominations.
- Kevin Costner portrays the character ‘Crash Davis’.
- Susan Sarandon dons the role of ‘Annie Savoy’ in the film.
- Finally, Tim Robbins plays ‘Ebby Calvin ‘Nuke’ LaLoosh’ in this much-loved film.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Asheville, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 35.5950581
- Longitude: -82.5514869
- Place ID: ChIJCW8PPKmMWYgRXTo0BsEx75Q
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Asheville, NC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Durham Athletic Park – 426 Morris Street, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 36.0018465
- Longitude: -78.9032764
- Place ID: ChIJlzILgHPkrIkRtChPL4or_Io
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 426 Morris St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Burlington, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 36.0959767
- Longitude: -79.43716049999999
- Place ID: ChIJu-PY68QrU4gRXneKxTmNkYw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Burlington, NC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 35.9940329
- Longitude: -78.898619
- Place ID: ChIJ8WYPEnHkrIkRfvJGionaeuE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Durham, NC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
