“Hot Lead and Cold Feet”, a comedy-western movie released in 1978, is the story of twin brothers who vie for control of a rickety town in the old west founded by their father, while a nefarious Mayor plots to take the town for himself. This movie was directed by Robert Butler, with Jim Dale, Karen Valentine, and Don Knotts playing major roles. This article takes a closer look at the film set locations and shares other interesting facts about the film.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of the movie took place in a number of locations, including the Deschutes National Forest and Bend in Oregon, USA, as well as the Walt Disney Studios located at 500 South Buena Vista Street, Burbank, California, USA. The film began its shooting on July 5, 1977.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jim Dale | Eli Bloodshy / Wild Billy Bloodshy / Jasper Bloodshy |
| Karen Valentine | Jenny |
| Don Knotts | Sheriff Denver Kid |
| Jack Elam | Rattlesnake |
| Darren McGavin | Mayor Ragsdale |
| John Williams | Mansfield |
| Warren Vanders | Boss Snead |
| Debbie Lytton | Roxanne |
| Michael Sharrett | Marcus |
| Don ‘Red’ Barry | Bartender |
| Gregg Palmer | Jeff |
| Ed Bakey | Joshua |
| John Steadman | Old Codger |
| Eric Server | Cowboy 1 |
| Paul Lukather | Cowboy 2 |
| Hap Lawrence | Cowboy 3 |
| Robert Rothwell | Cowboy 4 |
| Terry Nichols | Prisoner |
| Stanley Clements | Saloon Man 2 |
| Don Brodie | Saloon Man 3 |
| Warde Donovan | Saloon Man 4 |
| Ron Honthaner | Saloon Man 5 |
| Norland Benson | Farmer 1 |
| Jack Bender | Farmer 3 |
| Jim Whitecloud | Indian Chief |
| Brad Weston | Indian |
| Russ Fast | Official 2 |
| Mike Howden | Official 3 |
| Art Burke | Official 4 |
| James Michaelford | Dead-Eye |
| Rod McGaughy | Townsman (uncredited) |
| John Quijada | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Arnold Roberts | Townsman (uncredited) |
| George Tracy | Bum (uncredited) |
| Wally West | Townsman (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The #11 Iron Donkey train that Eli Bloodshy (played by Jim Dale) uses in the film can currently be spotted at the Big Thunder Railroad at Disneyland in Anaheim, California.
- There is a goof error in the movie. The kids are seen stealing pistols from the sheriff and Rattlesnake, but later in the film, Jenny finds them and sends them off. However, she is left to unload a shotgun, even though the kids never stole a shotgun.
- The movie has been featured in “The Walt Disney Comedy and Magic Revue” (1985).
- A dialogue by Roxanne and Marcus from the film goes like this: Roxanne says, “He’s always looking at the good side of people” and Marcus replies, “Yeah, but while he’s looking at their good side, their bad side is gonna finish him.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Deschutes National Forest, Oregon, USA
- Latitude: 44.0915566
- Longitude: -121.2610823
- Place ID: ChIJp4DBSNmfx1QR9IjqnegBj8s
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Deschutes National Forest – Forest Supervisor’s Office, 63095 Deschutes Market Rd, Bend, OR 97701, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Bend, Oregon, USA
- Latitude: 44.0581728
- Longitude: -121.3153096
- Place ID: ChIJUdLTpf_AuFQRtNEgx6zniBA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bend, OR, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Walt Disney Studios, 500 South Buena Vista Street, Burbank, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.156207
- Longitude: -118.325189
- Place ID: ChIJkyPnxsO_woARXQl-tdWAFi8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 500 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91521, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
