The movie “Freeway” from 1988 is a thriller centred around a psychologically disturbed priest who embarks on a violent rampage at night on America’s highways. The lead roles were played by Darlanne Fluegel, James Russo, and Billy Drago. This simple piece will focus on where the movie was filmed, provide more details about the filming locations, and share some interesting trivia and facts about the movie and its behind-the-scenes action.
Where it Filmed?
“Freeway” was filmed in several locations in California, USA. This includes the city of Los Angeles and, more specifically, the Los Angeles County. Prominent filming locations also involved the Lower Grand Tunnel and the Hollywood Tower Apartments, positioned at 6200 Franklin Ave, Hollywood, Los Angeles. The filming process started on October 12, 1987.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Darlanne Fluegel | Sarah ‘Sunny’ Harper |
| James Russo | Frank Quinn |
| Billy Drago | Edward Anthony Heller |
| Richard Belzer | Dr. David Lazarus |
| Michael Callan | Lt. Boyle |
| Steve Franken | Lawyer |
| Brian Kaiser | Morrie |
| Kenneth Tobey | Monsignor Kavanaugh |
| Julianne Dallara | Roseanna Rivera |
| Laurie Foshay | Laura |
| Gloria Edwards | Nurse Mary |
| Deem Bristow | TV interviewer |
| Toby Anderson | Bud Clay |
| Kimberly Hall | Thelma Clay |
| Robert Lane | Joel Clay |
| Jesse Shapiro | Jaime Clay |
| Genevieve Anderson | Baby Clay |
| Ivan E. Roth | Paramedic #1 |
| Charles Conable | Paramedic #2 |
| Richard Chavez | Ricardo |
| Ann Shalla | Psychiatrist |
| Jim Wilkey | Pickup truck driver |
| George Fisher | CHP officer |
| Michael Leopard | Police officer |
| Roy Clark | CHP officer |
| Alice Ferris | Mrs. Harper |
| Jeff St. Joseph | Robert Harper |
| Clint Howard | Ronnie |
Trivia and Facts
- Prior to “Freeway”, both Darlanne Fluegel and James Russo had worked together in the film “Once Upon a Time in America” in 1984.
- In the movie, a small error was noticed where everyone, including knowledgeable characters like the priests and the scholar talk-show host, refers to the final book of the Christian Bible as “Revelations” instead of its actual name: the “Apocalypse” or “Revelation”.
- The film went on to be featured in 2017’s “Carmageddon: Francis Delia on ‘Freeway'”.
- An impactful quote from the movie which showcases the sinister nature of Edward Anthony Heller’s character is: “I am the end”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: California, USA
- Latitude: 36.778261
- Longitude: -119.4179324
- Place ID: ChIJPV4oX_65j4ARVW8IJ6IJUYs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles County, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3871821
- Longitude: -118.1122679
- Place ID: ChIJMc1kAdMq3YARKjm9z9YofYM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles County, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Lower Grand Tunnel, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0527303
- Longitude: -118.2515227
- Place ID: ChIJx35stUzGwoARGZU80zKsJxw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Grand Lower, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Hollywood Tower Apartments – 6200 Franklin Ave, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1049554
- Longitude: -118.3244139
- Place ID: ChIJl-0HOT-_woARQBtc8MG2u1A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 6200 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
