“Hard Vice” is a 1994 film that is a mix of crime and drama. The movie takes place in Las Vegas where Sam Jones, a rough-edged cop, and Shannon Tweed, a beautiful female officer, work together to solve a significant crime. The film showcases not only the story, but also interesting details about its production and filming.
Where it Filmed?
“Hard Vice” was filmed predominantly at a specific location, the Arizona Charlie’s Hotel & Casino located at 740 S. Decatur Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The shootings started around June 1993, providing the movie with a distinctive backdrop that contributes to its crime and drama ambiance.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sam J. Jones | Joe |
| Shannon Tweed | Andrea |
| James Gammon | Bronski |
| Miguel A. Núñez Jr. | Bugs |
| Tom Fridley | Mike |
| Rebecca Ferratti | Christine |
| Branscombe Richmond | Tony |
| Wendy Shawn | Heather |
| John Marino | Barney |
| Harold Green | John-Cab |
| Debbie Scholfield | Tiffany |
| Sandy Cee | Sheri |
| Al Goto | Naburo |
| April Lombard | Rosalind |
| Kimberly Brent | Maid |
| Dale Oprandy | Cop on Roof |
| George Yager | Bar Dog |
| Gino Dentie | Bartender |
| Addison Randall | Tom |
| Evelyn Ann Caster | Deli Waitress |
| H. Michael Miller | Man in Elevator |
| Glenn Lowenberg | Cop #3 |
| Ronnie Acevedo | Little Elvis |
| The Ripper | Self |
| Joe Thompson | Cop #4 |
| Adam Shawn | Priest |
| Joe Rinck | Bad Actor in Bar |
| Glenn Jeffrey | Man in Alley |
| Robert E. Baruc | Man #2 in Elevator |
| Tonya Qualls | Prostitute |
| Craig Respol | Gun Dealer |
| William Stroum | Bag Man |
| Jack Bannon | Medical Examiner |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie marked the first time that Playboy Playmate Rebecca Ferratti performed sex scenes. She was ready to do them only if her boyfriend could serve as a stand-in for the other actors, and the producers acquiesced to this request.
- A character inconsistency exists in the film. Throughout the movie, Rebecca Ferratti’s character is consistently called “Christine”. However, in the final credits, her character’s name appeared as “Allison”. It remains unclear whether the character uses an alias or if “Allison” is perhaps her last name.
- The film makes a reference to “Donahue”, a popular talk show that aired from 1967.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Arizona Charlie’s Hotel & Casino – 740 S. Decatur Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 36.1634578
- Longitude: -115.2073632
- Place ID: ChIJHUEpLGzByIAR4vhqjsm-xyI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 740 S Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
