In simple terms, “Looking for Mr. Goodbar” is a dramatic movie that was released in 1977. The story revolves around the life of a dedicated schoolteacher, Theresa Dunn, who spends her nights involved in extreme sexual encounters. This article provides an insight on where the movie was filmed, who acted in different roles, as well as some behind-the-scenes facts about the shooting of the film.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Looking for Mr. Goodbar” was done in two major locations in the USA. The first one was in Chicago, Illinois, and the second location was Los Angeles, California. The shooting of the movie started on November 1, 1976.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Diane Keaton | Theresa Dunn |
| Tuesday Weld | Katherine Dunn |
| William Atherton | James |
| Richard Kiley | Mr. Dunn |
| Richard Gere | Tony |
| Alan Feinstein | Martin Engle |
| Tom Berenger | Gary |
| Priscilla Pointer | Mrs. Dunn |
| Laurie Prange | Brigid |
| Joel Fabiani | Barney |
| Julius Harris | Black Cat |
| Richard Bright | George |
| LeVar Burton | Cap Jackson |
| Marilyn Coleman | Mrs. Jackson |
| Carole Mallory | Marvella |
| Mary Ann Mallis | Principal |
| Jolene Dellenbach | Teacher |
| Eddie Garrett | Bartender |
| Brian Dennehy | Surgeon |
| Richard Venture | Doctor |
| Robert Burke | Patrick |
| Robert Fields | Rafe |
| Richard O’Brien | Father Timothy |
| Caren Kaye | Rhoda |
| Elizabeth Cheshire | Little Theresa |
| Marilyn Roberts | Woman in Bar |
| R.J. Adams | Man in Bar (uncredited) |
| Rutanya Alda | Deaf Teacher (uncredited) |
| Phil Chong | Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited) |
| Ken Clayton | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Jack Clinton | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Bob Harks | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| John Lafferty | Undercover Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Bill Willens | Club Hustler (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by Richard Brooks and notable stars like Diane Keaton, Tuesday Weld, and William Atherton played key roles.
- The film received multiple nominations and won an award. It was nominated for 2 Oscars and bagged 1 win along with 4 other nominations.
- Despite playing controversial roles, dedicated schoolteacher Theresa Dunn is portrayed by Diane Keaton, and actors like Richard Kiley and Richard Gere play remarkable characters in the film.
- Diamonds of Hollywood graced this movie not as guest appearances but as cast, names like LeVar Burton, Brian Dennehy are among them
- The movie was produced by Freddie Fields Productions and distributed by Paramount Pictures in the USA and Cinema International Corporation in the United Kingdom among others.
- Interestingly, Actor Tom Berenger reported having nightmares after completing his scenes for the movie.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.8781136
- Longitude: -87.6297982
- Place ID: ChIJ7cv00DwsDogRAMDACa2m4K8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Chicago, IL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- 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
