Jocks is a 1986 comedy sports film directed by Steve Carver. It features Scott Strader, Perry Lang, and Mariska Hargitay in lead roles. The movie is an interesting blend of sports, comedy, and drama, taking us behind the scenes of its interesting filming locations and revealing unknown facts about its cast and crew.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in various locations. Predominant spots include UCLA, Westwood, Los Angeles, California, USA, and Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Other locations include the University of Nevada-Las Vegas as well as various spots across Los Angeles, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada. The filming period stretched from December 17, 1984, through to February 1985.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Scott Strader | The Kid |
| Perry Lang | Jeff |
| Mariska Hargitay | Nicole |
| Richard Roundtree | Chip Williams |
| R.G. Armstrong | Coach Bettlebom |
| Stoney Jackson | Andy |
| Adam Mills | Tex |
| Trinidad Silva | Chito |
| Tom Shadyac | Chris |
| Christopher Murphy | Tony |
| Katherine Kelly Lang | Julie |
| Christopher Lee | President White |
| Faith Minton | Big woman in bar (uncredited) |
| Garth Shaw | Casino Gambler (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by Steve Carver and written by Michael Lanahan and David Oas.
- The main actors were Scott Strader, Perry Lang, and Mariska Hargitay.
- The film was shot in various locations without the use of permits which involves guerilla-style tactics.
- The film had various distributors including Crown International Pictures, Creswin Distribution, and Film Danas among others.
- Jocks was known as ‘Road Trip’ in the United States and ‘Physical Lesson’ in the Philippines.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: UCLA, Westwood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0699182
- Longitude: -118.4438495
- Place ID: ChIJZQ9c8IW8woARN0gTXFiTqSU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 36.169727
- Longitude: -115.1418008
- Place ID: ChIJAQwSmqHDyIAR3uV-cDEXMqk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 36.107496
- Longitude: -115.1435252
- Place ID: ChIJX-B-mQHFyIARxkJvHMEXgeM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- 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: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
