The movie “Meet the Applegates” was released in 1990, a 90-minute film under the Comedy and Fantasy genre. The film was directed by Michael Lehmann and the main characters, Richard and Jane Applegate, were played by Ed Begley Jr. and Stockard Channing respectively. This article will tell more about where the movie was filmed, details about the actors and fun trivia about the film and its making.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of “Meet the Applegates” took place in various locations, here are some: Neenah and Oshkosh in Wisconsin, USA, also include two specific addresses of Oshkosh’s Ardy and Ed’s and Leon’s Frozen Custard. Another location was the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden in Arcadia, California, USA. The primary filming activities started on September 28, 1988.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ed Begley Jr. | Richard P. Applegate |
| Stockard Channing | Jane Applegate |
| Dabney Coleman | Aunt Bea |
| Bobby Jacoby | Johnny Applegate |
| Glenn Shadix | Greg Samson |
| Susan Barnes | Opal Withers |
| Adam Biesk | Vince Sampson |
| Roger Aaron Brown | Sheriff Heidegger |
| Lee Garlington | Nita Samson |
| Philip Arthur Ross | Kevin |
| Steven Robert Ross | Kenny |
| Mark Bringelson | Rich Block – Family Bazaar Magazine |
| Chuck Lafont | Clem Shepherd |
| Allan David Fox | Peace Corps Volunteer |
| Sherrie Wills | Peace Corps Volunteer |
| Jerry Craig | Amazon Native |
| Joe Van Slyke | Russell Withers |
| Mindy Bell | Coach Himler |
| Meg Weldon | Courtney |
| Chelsea Lee | Ingrid |
| Jessica Schwartz | Monica |
| Mike Rieden | Vince’s Friend |
| Bob Fox | Junior Cartwright |
| Kathryn Garrison | Drone with Aunt Bea |
| Margaret Mazon | Drone with Aunt Bea |
| Gustavd Mellando | Drone with Aunt Bea |
| Sherry Narens | Hector – Relative #1 |
| Michael Raysses | Durpre |
| Les Podewell | Mr. Goodpastor |
| Bradley Mott | Pastor Cooter |
| Patrick Donahue | Bed Bug |
| Barbara Lehmann | Cocktail Waitress |
| Lisa Sutton | Pregnant Woman |
| Kiki Huygelen | Gail |
| Adrian Tafoya | Motorboat Captain |
| John Escobar | Jorge – Aunt Bea’s Sacrifice |
| Anthony Cecere | Banana Boat Helmsman |
| Rick Snyder | Bank Officer |
| Joe Liss | Customs Official |
| Ivan H. Migel | Cashier |
| Dan Bradley | Power Plant Worker |
| Richard Barker | Power Plant Worker |
| Mark Roberts | Screaming Guard in Plant |
| Jeffrey Weissman | Voice Actor (voice) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Meet the Applegates” extends for a total length of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- The story unravels as a colony of insects from South America, imitating a perfect 1950s suburban American family, moves into the United States to gain access to the country’s nuclear resources.
- Other star actors in the film are Dabney Coleman as Aunt Bea, Bobby Jacoby as Johnny Applegate, and Camille Cooper as Sally Applegate.
- It was officially released on June 6, 1990, in the Philippines.
- With 38 user reviews and 21 critics’ reviews, the movie has garnered a fair amount of audience response.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA
- Latitude: 44.0247062
- Longitude: -88.5426136
- Place ID: ChIJKYy36lnpA4gR2vFLGXZcwSw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Oshkosh, WI, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Ardy and Ed’s, 2413 S Main St, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA
- Latitude: 43.9917873
- Longitude: -88.53695019999999
- Place ID: ChIJ6emzsWrsA4gRCo8uzq1T4JM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2413 S Main St, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Leon’s Frozen Custard, 121 W Murdock Ave, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA
- Latitude: 44.0391719
- Longitude: -88.53976019999999
- Place ID: ChIJjcI0gsjrA4gRvRY-nU76uuE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 121 W Murdock Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden – 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1425236
- Longitude: -118.0534118
- Place ID: ChIJOalD_5DbwoARcH4Yl2C8xjE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
