“Heaven or Vegas” is a film that was released in 1998. The movie focuses on the journey of a Vegas dancer who dreams of being rescued by her knight in shining armor – a gigolo, as they set off on a trip to start a fresh life in Montana. Primary roles were played by Richard Grieco, Yasmine Bleeth, and Andy Romano.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was predominantly filmed in two primary locations in the United States. They include Las Vegas, Nevada, a sparkling city known for its vibrant nightlife, and Logan, Utah, a city tucked away in the natural beauty of mountains. The filming occurred from August to September in the year 1996.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Richard Grieco | Navy |
| Yasmine Bleeth | Rachel |
| Andy Romano | Mr. Hodges |
| Monica Potter | Lilli |
| Sarah Schaub | Paige |
| Geoffrey Blake | Billy |
| Suzanne Barnes | Joanne |
| Christian Martin | G |
| James Ecklund | Cole |
| Stephen Lisk | Benny |
| Matt Bohling | Trevor |
| Raif Battist | Petee |
| Marklen Kennedy | Donald |
| Scott Sundell | Jimmy |
| Gregory C. Haynes | Jason |
| Kristina Krofft | Monet |
| Heather Mason | Samantha |
| Stephen Brathe | Vagrant |
| Saren Nofs-Snyder | Rich lady |
| Jeff Haugen | Dancing DJ |
| The Ballet School | Dancers |
| Steve Bethers | Thug (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The full-length drama film runs for 1 hour and 46 minutes.
- It was officially released on February 2, 1999, in the United States.
- A unique portrayal of struggle and redemption, “Heaven or Vegas”, dives into the life of a dancer and a gigolo in Las Vegas who dream of better days.
- Interestingly, the film was directed, written, and produced by the same person, Gregory C. Haynes.
- Notably, other prominent members of the film crew included stars like Richard Grieco who played Navy and Yasmine Bleeth who portrayed the role of Rachel.
- The making of the film included various people contributing in different areas such as editing, cinematography, production, make-up, sound, stunts, and more.
- Apart from its English release, the movie has been known by different titles in various countries like “Auf der Straße der Träume” in Germany, “Szerelem vagy Vegas” in Hungary, and “La ragazza di Las Vegas” in Italy, to name a few.
- In terms of film certifications, it was rated R in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 36.171563
- Longitude: -115.1391009
- Place ID: ChIJ0X31pIK3voARo3mz1ebVzDo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Logan, Utah, USA
- Latitude: 41.7369803
- Longitude: -111.8338359
- Place ID: ChIJZahCVeB9VIcR1by-yws9s6k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Logan, UT, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
