“Joyride” is a 1977 adventure comedy that follows the curious and chaotic journey of three teenagers from Los Angeles to Alaska. They end up intruding a pipeline and kidnapping one of its workers. The film’s appeal lies in its star-studded ensemble including Desi Arnaz Jr., Robert Carradine, and Melanie Griffith. This is a behind-the-scenes look revealing where it was shot, and some fun and little-known trivia about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The production of “Joyride” was spread across multiple locations in the United States. Several scenes were shot in Roslyn and Granite Falls in Washington. A substantial part of the film was also shot in Alaska. The Hood Canal Bridge in Washington was another featured filming site. One distinct location is the Melang Brothers TV Store in Seattle, Washington. The movie was filmed starting from November 8, 1976.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Desi Arnaz Jr. | Scott |
| Robert Carradine | John |
| Melanie Griffith | Susie |
| Anne Lockhart | Cindy Young |
| Tom Ligon | Sanders |
| Cliff Lenz | Henderson |
| Robert Loper | Simon Williams |
| Diana Grayf | Rhonda |
| Diane O’Mack | Debbie |
| Susan Ludlow | Personnel Lady |
| Ted D’Arms | Site Manager |
| Gail Rosella | Cashier |
| Richard Mazzola | Car Salesman |
| Michael O’Neill | Henderson’s Assistant |
| Duncan Maclean | Diner Owner |
| Richard Riehle | Bartender |
| Richard Tietjen | Sam |
| Paul Fleming | Big Ed |
| James Hamer | Gas Station Owner |
| Spike Africa | Old Man |
| Dean Melang | Camera Store Owner |
| William Buck | Border Guard |
| Ralph Steadman | New Tenant |
| William A. McDonald | Police Officer |
| Robert Jett Barkley | Police Officer |
| Peter Fisher | Oil Executive |
| Richard Arnold | Oil Executive |
| John Vandevanter | Union Executive |
| Norman Newkirk | Reporter |
| Denise Frisino | Reporter |
| Adam Ezrine | Reporter |
| Robert Dietrich | Pipeline Worker |
| Merritt Olsen | Pipeline Worker |
| Tee Dennard | Truck Driver |
| Leif Bentsen | Truck Driver |
| Matt Donovick | Truck Driver |
| Charlie Watters | Mid-West Man |
| Mike DeMott | Mid-West Man |
| Betty Charleston | Car Lot Customer |
| Wayne Lee | Car Lot Customer |
Trivia and Facts
- All four main actors – Anne Lockhart, Desi Arnaz Jr., Robert Carradine, and Melanie Griffith are children of famous parents like June Lockhart, Desi Arnaz & Lucille Ball, John Carradine, and Tippi Hedren respectively.
- Contrary to what is shown, the surveillance camera in the pawn shop is actually set up in the corner of the room and not at a lower level where it seems to be in the movie.
- The movie has been featured in “Trailer Trauma V: 70s Action Attack!” in 2020.
- The soundtrack includes the hit song “Rockaria!”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Roslyn, Washington, USA
- Latitude: 47.2234523
- Longitude: -120.9931394
- Place ID: ChIJGS45qh8OmlQRf03S5o3rLHc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Roslyn, WA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Alaska, USA
- Latitude: 63.588753
- Longitude: -154.4930619
- Place ID: ChIJG8CuwJzfAFQRNduKqSde27w
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Alaska, USA
- Timezone: America/Anchorage
- Location Name: Hood Canal Bridge, Washington, USA
- Latitude: 47.8524732
- Longitude: -122.6113524
- Place ID: ChIJmygv77YfkFQRTEMqmrQCbxE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hood Canal Bridge, Washington 98370, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Melang Brothers TV Store in Seattle, Washington, USA
- Latitude: 47.6061389
- Longitude: -122.3328481
- Place ID: ChIJVTPokywQkFQRmtVEaUZlJRA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Seattle, WA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
