Explorers is a film from 1985, which combines adventure and comedy. It follows the story of a boy who is fascinated by 1950s sci-fi movies and his journey with two other kids as they build a spaceship from a dreamt blueprint. The key roles are played by Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, and Bobby Fite.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Explorers took place in various parts of California, USA. These include 920 and 415 Dana Street in Petaluma, 1616 Wabasso Way in Glendale, and the Pickwick Drive-In Theater in Burbank. The filming occurred from October 15, 1984, to February 1985.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ethan Hawke | Ben Crandall |
| River Phoenix | Wolfgang Müller |
| Bobby Fite | Steve Jackson |
| Bradley Gregg | Steve Jackson’s Gang |
| Georg Olden | Steve Jackson’s Gang |
| Chance Schwass | Steve Jackson’s Gang |
| Amanda Peterson | Lori Swenson |
| Danny Nucci | Nasty Kid at School |
| Jason Presson | Darren Woods |
| Dana Ivey | Mrs. Müller |
| Taliesin Jaffe | Ludwig Müller |
| James Cromwell | Mr. Müller |
| Brooke Bundy | Science Teacher |
| Tricia Bartholome | Girl in Classroom |
| Eric Luke | Darren’s Teacher |
| Robert Picardo | Starkiller / Wak / Wak and Neek’s Father |
| Karen Mayo-Chandler | Starkiller’s Girlfriend |
| Robert F. Boyle | Starkiller’s Girlfriend’s Father |
| John P. Navin Jr. | Couple at Drive-In |
| Mary Hillstead | Couple at Drive-In |
| Simone Blue | Snack Bar Girl |
| Meshach Taylor | Gordon Miller |
| Dick Miller | Charlie Drake |
| Leslie Rickert | Neek |
| Frank Welker | Wak and Neek’s Father (voice) |
| Fred Newman | (voice) |
| Belinda Balaski | (voice) |
| Roger Behr | (voice) |
| Roger Peltz | (voice) |
| Neil Ross | (voice) |
| Marilyn Schreffler | (voice) |
| Bill Ratner | (voice) |
| Jane Kean | (voice) |
| Jay Stewart | (voice) |
| John Forker | Snack Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Mary Kay Place | Mrs. Crandall (uncredited) |
| Sheb Wooley | ‘Starkiller’ Wilhelm Scream (uncredited) (archiveSound) |
Trivia and Facts
- Joe Dante directed the movie.
- Eric Luke wrote the film’s screenplay.
- The cast of the film also includes Bobby Fite, Bradley Gregg, and Georg Olden among others.
- The movie lasted for an duration of 1 hour and 49 minutes.
- It was released on July 12, 1985, in the United States.
- The film was a recipient of one award and six nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: 920 D Street, Petaluma, California, USA
- Latitude: 38.2251876
- Longitude: -122.6419601
- Place ID: ChIJHdHxKru2hYARrl2iyStOMFM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 920 D St, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 415 Dana Street, Petaluma, California, USA
- Latitude: 38.226005
- Longitude: -122.654497
- Place ID: ChIJ3ckLNZm2hYARpqg8WEPyfXA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 415 Dana St, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Petaluma, California, USA
- Latitude: 38.232417
- Longitude: -122.6366524
- Place ID: ChIJTQx0woxKhIAR8mItZDW4_6s
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Petaluma, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 1616 Wabasso Way, Glendale, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.178105
- Longitude: -118.230929
- Place ID: ChIJ96sKjcHBwoARO2aXjgoWHfc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1616 Wabasso Way, Glendale, CA 91208, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Pickwick Drive-In Theater – 1100 W. Alameda Avenue, Burbank, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1613653
- Longitude: -118.3135008
- Place ID: ChIJ5-08lO-_woARM1wqXMjnlFk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1100 W Alameda Ave, Burbank, CA 91506, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
