The movie Last Resort, released in 1986, tells the story of a family vacation that goes haywire. George Lollar, played by Charles Grodin, is the head of the family that embarks on a trip with Club Sand, an unreliable company. In the following sections, find out where this movie was filmed, who starred in it, and discover some fun facts from behind the scenes.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was predominantly shot at two locations in California, USA. The first location was Paradise Cove, a beautiful beach on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. The second location was Catalina Island, just off the coast of Los Angeles County. The filming commenced on September 23, 1985.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Charles Grodin | George Lollar |
| Robin Pearson Rose | Sheila Lollar |
| John Ashton | Phil Cocoran |
| Ellen Blake | Dorothy Cocoran |
| Megan Mullally | Jessica Lollar |
| Scott Nemes | Bobby Lollar |
| Jon Lovitz | Bartender |
| Gerrit Graham | Curt |
| Mario Van Peebles | Pino |
| Brenda Bakke | Veroneeka |
| William Bumiller | Etienne |
| Phil Hartman | Jean-Michel |
| Mimi Lieber | Mimi |
| Steve Levitt | Pierre |
| Zane Buzby | Martine |
| Victor Rivers | Renaldo |
| Ian Abercrombie | Maitre d’ |
| Jacob Vargas | Carlos |
| Irina Maleeva | Maria |
| Eduardo Ricard | Juan |
| Morgan Douglas | Pilot |
| Joycee Katz | Connie |
| David Mirkin | Walter Ambrose |
| Buck Young | Mr. Emerson |
| Twinkle Bayoud | Twinkle Bayoud |
| Gregory Michaels | Guerrilla #1 |
| Michael Markowitz | Guerrilla #2 |
| Sandy Ignon | Guerrilla #3 |
| Patti R. Lee | Patti |
| Chip Johannessen | Firebreather |
| Chris Fix | Extra |
| Durga McBroom | Rebel fighter (extra) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film’s main location, Catalina Island, and the popular Griffith Park were chosen for filming.
- Roger Corman and Julie Corman, the film’s producers, aimed to keep the production costs as low as possible, leading to some actors staying in buildings with no roofs or water.
- The extras in the film were asked to sleep on the beach and bring their own food.
- While the ending credits roll, picture stills from the movie are displayed on a superimposed photo album with a female arm turning the pages.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Paradise Cove – 28128 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0202609
- Longitude: -118.7872024
- Place ID: ChIJwbruq90Y6IARYuzvcpV-dYc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 28128 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Catalina Island, Angeles County, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.3878856
- Longitude: -118.4163103
- Place ID: ChIJJYvheyNv3YARqw71xdWjWT4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Catalina Island, California 90704, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
