The film “Earthbound” premiered in 1981 is a fascinating mixture of family, science fiction, and comedy. Directed by James L. Conway and penned by Michael Fisher, this movie stars Burl Ives, Christopher Connelly, and Meredith MacRae. This article delves into the filming locations of the movie, who played what role, and uncovers some fun and hidden facts about the movie and its creation.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of “Earthbound” took place in the beautiful city of Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Unfortunately, the exact filming dates are not specified. The film was created in this location because of its amazing natural scenery and suitable conditions for shooting such a movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Burl Ives | Ned Anderson |
| Christopher Connelly | Zef |
| Meredith MacRae | Lara |
| Joseph Campanella | Conrad |
| Marc Gilpin | Dalem |
| Todd Porter | Tommy Anderson |
| Mindy Dow | Rosie |
| Elissa Leeds | Teva |
| Peter Isacksen | Willy |
| John Schuck | Sheriff De Rita |
| Joey Forman | Madden |
| Stuart Pankin | Sweeney |
| H.M. Wynant | Dave |
| Jesse Bennett | Gold Rush Man #2 |
| Daryl Bingham | Pudge |
| David Chambers | National Guard Corporal |
| Craig Clyde | Gold Rush Man #4 |
| Bill Couch | Sprong |
| Travis DeCastro | Gold Rush Man #4 |
| Tim Eisenhart | Gardner |
| Cindy Epple | Fat Woman |
| William Bruce Estey | Man in Crowd |
| Jerry Fleck | Air Force Computer Operator |
| April Gilpin | Bridget |
| John Hansen | Rider #1 |
| Richard Hoag | Frogman |
| Craig R. Larsen | MacDougall Twin |
| Gregg R. Larsen | MacDougall Twin |
| Zane Parker | National Guardman #1 |
| Kevin Parr | Patrick |
| Marc Raymond | Ramerez |
| H.E.D. Redford | General |
| Max Robinson | Delaney (Air Force Technician) |
| William Rowell | Hurt boy |
| Beverly Rowland | Gold Rush Woman #1 |
| Michael Ruud | Coach Conway |
| Dennis Saylor | Soldier #1 |
| Steven Sherman | Damien |
| Tiger Thompson | Butch |
| Doodles Weaver | Sterling |
| Michael Witt | Snodgrass |
| Will Bermender | Neighbor (uncredited) |
| David Kuhns | Man (uncredited) |
| Anne Lockhart | Mom (uncredited) |
| Michael Vogl | Man (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was supposed to be a TV pilot for a proposed TV series. However, once interest from networks failed to materialize, it was released theatrically as a feature film.
- The movie made appearances in various films like “Rockshow,” “The Final Conflict,” “Thief,” “The Trials of Alger Hiss” in 1981.
- Another interesting fact about Earthbound is that the film has a run time of 94 minutes and it’s first released in the United States.
- In terms of production, the film was shot in full color (Technicolor) and had a mono sound mix.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Latitude: 40.7607793
- Longitude: -111.8910474
- Place ID: ChIJ7THRiJQ9UocRyjFNSKC3U1s
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Salt Lake City, UT, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
