The movie “Flight of the Spruce Goose” released in 1986, is a captivating drama/romance. The movie follows the story of a miner from Pittsburgh who kidnaps a model and takes her to Hollywood to see Howard Hughes’ plane, the Spruce Goose. The film stars Karen Black, Betsy Blair, and Dennis Christopher, and it provides intriguing facts about the production process.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The filming of the movie took place on Mar 11, 1985, to capture the unique aura of the location and the time.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Karen Black | Gloria |
| Betsy Blair | Helen |
| Dennis Christopher | Stan |
| Krzysztof Janczar | Boy hotelowy |
| Jack Kehoe | Freddie Fletcher |
| Dan O’Shea | Adam |
| Daniel O’Shea | Adam |
| Dede Roan | Waitress |
| George A. Romero | Gromero |
| Jennifer Runyon | Terry |
| Mark von Holstein | Moss |
Trivia and Facts
- The “Spruce Goose” referenced in the title is the nickname for the Hughes H-4 Hercules. It is a prototype strategic airlift flying boat that was designed by the Hughes Aircraft Company. This aircraft was meant to be used in World War II for transatlantic transport, but it didn’t finish in time for the war. The Spruce Goose only managed one short flight on November 2, 1947.
- “Flight of the Spruce Goose” found a way to connect to other media. It was featured in another movie called “Stealth” that was released in 2006.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Latitude: 40.44062479999999
- Longitude: -79.9958864
- Place ID: ChIJA4UGSG_xNIgRNBuiWqEV-Y0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
