“Jump” is a film from 1971 that is laden with action and drama. It is about a man from Florida who dreams of becoming famous and rich by stock car racing. The story unfolds as we follow his journey through the characters played by Tom Ligon, Logan Ramsey, and Collin Wilcox Paxton.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Jump” took place across several locations in the United States. Major filming locations include Pinellas Park, Florida, Islip Speedway, Long Island, New York, and Tampa, Florida. The filming process spanned over three months, starting from January 8, 1971, and concluding in March of the same year.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tom Ligon | Chester Jump |
| Logan Ramsey | Babe Duggers |
| Norman Rose | Dutchman |
| Lada Edmund Jr. | Enid |
| Sudie Bond | Ernestine Jump |
| Conrad Bain | Lester Jump |
| Bette Craig | Beulah |
| Jack Nance | Ace |
| Johnny Hicks | Starter |
| The Kentucky Mountain Boys | Themselves |
| James Tallent | 15 Year Old |
| Drew Denbaum | Floor Manager |
| Gordon Solie | Technical Advisor |
| Judd Hirsch | (uncredited) |
| Sally Kirkland | Lou (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Jump” marks the directorial journey of Joseph Manduke.
- The film is written by Richard Wheelwright.
- Richard Wheelwright, with his powerful scriptwriting, is an integral part of the creative team.
- The star cast, which includes Tom Ligon, Logan Ramsey, and Collin Wilcox Paxton, added life to the characters and story.
- Besides these notable figures, the film benefited from the talents of several cast and crew members across departments like editing, production, sound, special effects, and more.
- The debut film of Judd Hirsch is “Jump.”
- “Fury on Wheels” is another name by which the movie is known.
- “Jump” was edited into “Dusk to Dawn Drive-in Trash-o-Rama Show Vol. 10” in 2007.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Pinellas Park, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 27.8428025
- Longitude: -82.6995443
- Place ID: ChIJJU8x7-7kwogRLULNlsh6Ej8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pinellas Park, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Islip Speedway, Islip, Long Island, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.75103439999999
- Longitude: -73.2123616
- Place ID: ChIJHdHaskAz6IkRy9MuqEac8iI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 181 Freeman Ave # 4, Islip, NY 11751, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Tampa, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 27.9516896
- Longitude: -82.45875269999999
- Place ID: ChIJ4dG5s4K3wogRY7SWr4kTX6c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tampa, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
