The movie “HealtH” is a comedy film released in 1980, offering a satire of U.S. politics at the time. The movie is set in a health-food convention at a luxury hotel in Florida and stars Carol Burnett, Glenda Jackson, and James Garner among others. This article will provide you details on where the film was shot along with some interesting facts and trivia about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
“HealtH” was primarily filmed in various locations across St. Petersburg, and other parts of Florida, USA. This included significant scenes shot at the Don Cesar Hotel located at 3400 Gulf Boulevard, St. Petersburg. The filming dates ranged from February 19, 1979, to April 1979.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Carol Burnett | Gloria Burbank |
| Glenda Jackson | Isabella Garnell |
| James Garner | Harry Wolff |
| Lauren Bacall | Esther Brill |
| Paul Dooley | Dr. Gil Gainey |
| Donald Moffat | Colonel Cody |
| Henry Gibson | Bobby Hammer |
| Diane Stilwell | Willow Wertz |
| MacIntyre Dixon | Fred Munson |
| Alfre Woodard | Sally Benbow |
| Ann Ryerson | Dr. Ruth Ann Jackie |
| Margery Bond | Daisy Bell |
| Georgann Johnson | Lily Bell |
| Mina Kolb | Iris Bell |
| Robert Fortier | Chief of Security |
| Nancy Foster | Gilda Hoffintz |
| Joan E. Block | Joan E. |
| David Fitzgerald | Desk Clerk |
| Nathalie Blossom | A Steinette |
| Julie Janney | A Steinette |
| Patty Katz | A Steinette |
| Diane Shaffer | A Steinette |
| Dick Cavett | Dick Cavett |
| Dinah Shore | Dinah Shore |
| Dave Ulmer | Tall Guy in Crowd (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- One of the interesting trivia about “HealtH” is a music-clearance issue which has kept it from being released on video or DVD.
- The film was featured in “Altman on His Own Terms” in 2000.
- A unique aspect of “HealtH” is observed in its credits. You hear a woman’s voice say “Hit it” and then you hear the drum part of the Fox fanfare without the horns, and the drum part is repeated again.
- One of the famous quotes from the movie is by Bobby Hammer, stating “The breast that feeds the baby rules the world.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Don Cesar Hotel – 3400 Gulf Boulevard, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 27.7093146
- Longitude: -82.7372668
- Place ID: ChIJWYpZXd0Dw4gRqkbKuCLcZAE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 3400 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 27.7671271
- Longitude: -82.6384451
- Place ID: ChIJQao6aWPmwogR_4vUvANAzAQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: St. Petersburg, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Florida, USA
- Latitude: 27.6648274
- Longitude: -81.5157535
- Place ID: ChIJvypWkWV2wYgR0E7HW9MTLvc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Florida, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: USA
- Latitude: 44.24236485
- Longitude: -119.8093025
- Place ID: ChIJCzYy5IS16lQRQrfeQ5K5Oxw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: United States
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
