This is a simple introduction to the movie “Homer and Eddie” that was released in 1989. The movie is about a mentally disabled man who, with the help of a sociopath, tries to reconnect with his dying father who disowned him years earlier. Our focus here is to discuss the fascinating filming locations, the roles played by Jim Belushi, Whoopi Goldberg, and John Waters, as well as some intriguing facts about the movie and what happened behind the scenes.
Where it Filmed?
The “Homer and Eddie” movie was filmed at different locations across the United States. These places include Death Valley National Park and Red Rock Canyon State Park in California. The scenic Mount Hood in Oregon was also captured in the film. Filming took place in other parts of California like Randsburg and Trona-Red Mountain Rd, Trona. Filming was done from Jan 25, 1988, up till Mar 1988.
Cast Details
Cast Name | Role |
---|---|
Whoopi Goldberg | Eddie Cervi |
John Waters | Robber #1 |
Robert Glaudini | Robber #2 |
James Thiel | Twin #1 |
Andy Jarrell | Trucker |
Anne Ramsey | Edna |
Jim Mapp | Harmonica Player |
Michelle Milantoni | Fat Woman in Pizza Joint |
Mickey Jones | Man at Pizza Joint |
Annie O’Donnell | Wife at Pizza Joint |
Katherine Barrese | Waitress |
Tad Horino | Mickey |
Karen Black | Belle |
Jack Goode Jr. | Tawdry Man |
Ernestine McClendon | Esther |
Pruitt Taylor Vince | Cashier |
Wayne Grace | Preacher |
Smitty Smith | Man Shoveling Snow |
Lee Armstrong | Husband at Fruit Stand |
Jan Bina | Wife at Fruit Stand |
Harry Caesar | Street Person |
Al Noble | Street Crazy #1 |
Louis B. Scott Sr. | Street Crazy #2 |
Sebastian Massa | Bartender |
Mae Mercer | Ellen |
Pat Ast | Maggie Sinclair |
Nick LaTour | Bar Customer |
Beah Richards | Linda Cervi |
Boris Aplon | Driver in Fancy Car |
Angelyne | Blonde |
Tony Epper | Gas Station Attendant |
Vincent Schiavelli | Priest |
Jimmie F. Skaggs | Jesus #1 |
Nancy Parsons | Maid |
Tracey Walter | Tommy Dearly |
Fritz Feld | Mortician |
Barbara Pilavin | Mrs. Lanza |
Angelo Bertolini | Mr. Lanza |
Sasha Barrese | 4-Year-Old Girl |
Ann Vincent | Singing Twin #1 |
Dorothy Vincent | Singing Twin #2 |
Jesse J. Donnelly | Jesse |
Marjorie Bransfield | Betsy |
Don Hanmer | Cashier #2 |
Ed DeFusco | Bobby French |
James Costy | Neighbor |
Elena Koreneva | |
Paul Bogh | Parade Attendee (uncredited) |
Jorga Caye | Extra (uncredited) |
Michelle Kinne | Parade Attendee (uncredited) |
Sparrow LaPoint | Polka Dancer – Aqua and White Dress (uncredited) |
Alexander MacKenzie | Policeman #1 (uncredited) |
Mark Winn | Homeless man (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie features a comedy and crime story.
- The film was directed by Andrey Konchalovskiy and written by Patrick Cirillo.
- The main casts were Jim Belushi, Whoopi Goldberg, and John Waters.
- The movie was filmed across various locations in the USA between Jan 25, 1988, and Mar 1988.
- In an interesting piece of trivia, the leading characters, played by Whoopi Goldberg and Jim Belushi, were also seen together as competitors in the movie “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” (1986).
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Death Valley National Park, California, USA
- Latitude: 36.5322649
- Longitude: -116.9325408
- Place ID: ChIJsf-PHqI5x4ARJd0j14NziRw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Death Valley, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Red Rock Canyon State Park – Highway 14, Cantil, California, USA
- Latitude: 35.3843718
- Longitude: -117.9623195
- Place ID: ChIJUeVBItuCwYARQr9TK8nfYFw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Red Rock Canyon State Park, 37749 Abbott Dr, Cantil, CA 93519, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Randsburg, California, USA
- Latitude: 35.3685739
- Longitude: -117.6581161
- Place ID: ChIJ2UbrKK1kwYARE-1bTFCVSHA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Randsburg, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Trona-Red Mountain Rd, Trona, California, USA
- Latitude: 35.7627371
- Longitude: -117.37309
- Place ID: ChIJpxZokqc5wYARESejajOj8xo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Trona, Searles Valley, CA 93562, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles