The film “Kenny & Company” was released in 1976 and directed by Don Coscarelli. It is a comedy-drama that depicts the life of a teenager named Kenny and his friends as they navigate their adolescence. There is more to this film than just its plot; it is intriguing to understand where it was filmed, who the actors are, and the interesting behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Kenny & Company” took place in numerous locations around California, USA, during July and August 1975. Key locations include Long Beach and Los Alamitos in California. Specific places like Richard Henry Lee Elementary School on Foster Rd and Jack L. Weaver Elementary School on Wembley Rd, both in Los Alamitos, also served as sets for the movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dan McCann | Kenny |
| Jeff Roth | Sherman |
| Ralph Richmond | Big Doug |
| Reggie Bannister | Mr. Donovan |
| Clay Foster | Mr. Brink |
| Willy Masterson | Johnny Hoffman |
| David Newton | Pudwell |
| James E. dePriest | Dad |
| Margaret Alexander | Kenny’s Sister |
| Starla Dotson | Sister’s Friend |
| Eswin Cajas | Paco |
| Kraig Metzinger | Doug’s Friend |
| Bradley Ackerman | Gra-Y Boy |
| Doug Lance | Sherman’s Dad |
| Glen Tenove | Little Roy |
| George W. Singer Jr. | Driver – Corvette |
| Gregg Perrie | Passenger – Corvette |
| Shirley Nisbet | First Trick or Treat |
| Robin Wyant | Popcorn Ball Man |
| Mary Ellen Shaw | Last Trick or Treat |
| Darrell Kitchell | First Officer |
| James Catti | Second Officer |
| Frani Ridder | Office Clerk |
| Veronica Snelson | Nurse |
| Hardy | Bob – a Dog |
| Paul Pepperman | Monster (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Despite its American origin, “Kenny & Company” was quite popular in Japan. The director, actors Dan McCann, A. Michael Baldwin, and Jeff Roth even embarked on a tour of Japan after the movie’s completion.
- After the release of Don Coscarelli’s next movie, “Phantasm” in 1979, Baldwin’s name was spotted on a list of top actors in Japan, outranking Sylvester Stallone.
- The film was referenced in another movie, “The Saga of ‘the Beastmaster'” in 2005.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Long Beach, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.7700504
- Longitude: -118.1937395
- Place ID: ChIJWdeZQOjKwoARqo8qxPo6AKE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Long Beach, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Alamitos, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.8032009
- Longitude: -118.0718894
- Place ID: ChIJJQtQH_Eu3YAR–qhgEZhhdQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Alamitos, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Richard Henry Lee Elementary School – 11481 Foster Rd, Los Alamitos, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.7949582
- Longitude: -118.0825299
- Place ID: ChIJq1U53kMu3YARN4ffbtwle6g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 11481 Foster Rd, Los Alamitos, CA 90720, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Jack L. Weaver Elementary School – 11872 Wembley Rd, Los Alamitos, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.7899781
- Longitude: -118.0854283
- Place ID: ChIJ_YkNOkYu3YARwOrJzyZRhY8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 11872 Wembley Rd, Los Alamitos, CA 90720, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
