The film “Fight for Your Life” came out in 1977. This is an intriguing movie about where it was shot, who played what roles and other fascinating details about it. It presents a story about three convicts who escape from jail and cause havoc at a black minister’s house.
Where it Filmed?
This film was shot in various locations across New York. The main filming locations were Chatham, Ghent, Hudson and New York City. Unfortunately, the exact dates of the filming are not known.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Robert Judd | Ted Turner |
| Catherine Peppers | Mrs. Turner |
| Lela Small | Grandma Turner |
| Yvonne Ross | Corrie Turner |
| Ramon Saunders | Val Turner |
| Queenie Endelson | Dog |
| William Sanderson | Jessie Lee Kane |
| Daniel Faraldo | Chino Rodriguez |
| Peter Yoshida | Ling Chow |
| Bonnie Martin | Karen |
| David Cargill | Lt. Reilly |
| Richard A. Rubin | Captain Hamilton |
| David Dewlow | Joey |
| Robert Whelan | Liquor Store Owner |
| Lenny Chance | Drunk Driver |
| Peter Charbonneau | Gas Station Victim |
| Stephen Griffith | Reporter |
| Maxine McCrey | Prostitute |
| David Francis | Pimp |
| Billy Longo | Police Van Driver |
| William Spitz | Store Robber |
| Jane Endelson | Baby in Liquor Store |
| Claudia Angelos | Police Radio Voice (voice) |
| Steve Hasday | Sgt. Hasday |
| Cliff Balder | Policeman |
| David Balder | Policeman |
| Joe Battaglia | Policeman |
| John Doyce | |
| Ronald Gauthier | |
| Daniel Herrick | |
| Timothy Jones | |
| Olivia Solomon | |
| Jeffery Seymour | |
| Mary Jane Walsh | |
| James Bertram | |
| Paul Morris | |
| James Blass | |
| Franklyn Schaefer | |
| Rick Endelson | |
| Steven Rosenbloom | |
| Thomas Heald | |
| William Vick | |
| John Laccetti | |
| Larry Walker | |
| Jack Massar | |
| Bob McKinnon | |
| Gary Mazzacano | |
| Mitchell Rothman | |
| Dick Punch |
Trivia and Facts
- The film had a unique and unprecedented marketing method. There were two versions of the theatrical trailer created, one for white audiences and another for black audiences which used a different title, “Stayin’ Alive”.
- In a scene with the Turner family’s pet dog on the couch, you can see a wire and an off-screen hand moving. The wire is attached to the dog’s tail to make it wag, suggesting friendliness.
- There was a teaser trailer that consisted of a nearly 30-second clip. It had no music or sound and showed a still-photo from the movie, along with the title and MPAA rating.
- The film is featured in the documentary “American Grindhouse” that came out in 2010.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Hudson, New York, USA
- Latitude: 42.2528649
- Longitude: -73.790959
- Place ID: ChIJbU_L8ymU3YkRzaqMXJfLnmQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hudson, NY 12534, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
