The movie “Fat City,” released in 1972, delivers a story about two professional boxers and their respective journeys. Directed by John Huston and penned by Leonard Gardner, the movie stars Stacy Keach, Jeff Bridges, and Susan Tyrrell. This article will explore where the movie was shot, the individuals who played the characters in the movie, and some intriguing behind-the-scenes information about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
Filming of “Fat City” began on June 1, 1971, and took place in various locations throughout California, USA. The Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium and Zuckerman’s Farm in Stockton, California, were highlighted as primary filming locations. Other scenes were shot in the wider Central Valley and San Joaquin Valley within California.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Stacy Keach | Tully |
| Jeff Bridges | Ernie |
| Susan Tyrrell | Oma |
| Candy Clark | Faye |
| Nicholas Colasanto | Ruben |
| Art Aragon | Babe |
| Curtis Cokes | Earl |
| Sixto Rodriguez | Lucero |
| Billy Walker | Wes |
| Wayne Mahan | Buford |
| Ruben Navarro | Fuentes |
| Álvaro López | Rosales (uncredited) |
| Carl D. Parker | Paymaster (uncredited) |
| Bill Riddle | Boxer (uncredited) |
| Al Silvani | Referee at Tully-Lucero Fight (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The main actors were Stacy Keach who played Tully, Jeff Bridges who starred as Ernie, and Susan Tyrrell who stepped into the role of Oma.
- The movie won several awards, including one Oscar nomination. It also secured four wins and three additional nominations, strengthening its credibility and widespread acceptance.
- During the filming of a fight scene, Stacy Keach was knocked out by Sixto Rodriguez, an event that was captured in the released movie version.
- There is a factual error in the bar scene where the barrette in Susan Tyrrell’s hair seems to move mysteriously in different shots.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.957895
- Longitude: -121.2930461
- Place ID: ChIJ9SlGjZ0SkIAR_bPwT_KcoHY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 525 N Center St, Stockton, CA 95202, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Stockton, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.9577016
- Longitude: -121.2907796
- Place ID: ChIJgSFEe3MNkIAR2MtPBNH1dlg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Stockton, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Zuckerman’s Farm, Stockton, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.9792729
- Longitude: -121.4738703
- Place ID: ChIJq6raK98FkIAR1y5-YyWcEzk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 12988 W Mcdonald Rd, Stockton, CA 95206, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Central Valley, California, USA
- Latitude: 40.19987769999999
- Longitude: -122.2011075
- Place ID: ChIJyZkVOx6DgoARU5w0SCOkBvY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Central Valley, California 96080, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: San Joaquin Valley, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.9832553
- Longitude: -121.8677352
- Place ID: ChIJDYC9VBtZhYARkT8bVGlBg-Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Joaquin Valley, California 94509, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
