Midnight Warrior is a 1989 action and drama movie. The movie tells the story of a TV news cameraman who becomes a hero after rescuing a woman from a burning car, but later finds himself in dangerous situations set up by his boss for ratings. The main characters are played by Kevin Bernhardt, Bernie Angel, and Lilly Melgar. This article will delve into the filming locations of the movie, the filming dates and some fascinating information about the making of the movie.
Where it Filmed?
Midnight Warrior was filmed in various locations in the United States. The filming took place primarily in California. Notable filming locations include Los Angeles County and Hollywood in Los Angeles, California. Certain scenes were also shot in Third Street Tunnel, Bunker Hill, and Downtown of Los Angeles, California. The filming occurred in December 1988.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kevin Bernhardt | Nick Branca |
| Bernie Angel | Buddy Arnstein |
| Lilly Melgar | Angelina Mantucci |
| Rita Rogers | Rose Branca |
| Marty Brinton | Sam |
| Heidi Paine | Liz Brown |
| David Parry | Eddie Colfax |
| Renny Stroud | Ralph |
| Jeanette Mateus | Mary |
| Michelle Berger | Vicky |
| Marta Dargham | Stacy |
| Lou Volpe | Pizza Man |
| Jenny Denouel | Wife |
| Addison Randall | Sharpshooter |
| John Rubinow | Detective |
| Jerry Marble | Detective |
| Robert Vincelli | John |
| Julie Simone | Jumper |
| Genevieve Pepin | Child at Party |
| Carly Pepin | Child at Party |
| Michelena Cantalupo | Grandmother |
| Pamela Dixon | Detective (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The film was directed by Joseph Merhi and written by Charles T. Kanganis. Other prominent figures in the movie’s production team include associate producer Charla Driver, producers Joseph Merhi and Richard Pepin, and John Gonzalez who worked on the film’s original music score. The cinematography was handled by Richard Pepin while Paul G. Volk worked as the film editor.
The film’s cast included not only Kevin Bernhardt as Nick Branca, Bernie Angel as Buddy Arnstein, and Lilly Melgar as Angelina Mantucci, but also actors like Rita Rogers who played Rose Branca, Marty Brinton who portrayed Sam, and Heidi Paine who played the character Liz Brown.
One intriguing fact about the movie is that it’s not only an action-packed drama but also explores the ethics of news reporting and the lengths to which one can go for ratings. Furthermore, the movie was distributed by various distributors worldwide, including PM Entertainment Group in the United States, Hellas Cosmos Video in Greece, and Virgin Vision in Australia.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: California, USA
- Latitude: 36.778261
- Longitude: -119.4179324
- Place ID: ChIJPV4oX_65j4ARVW8IJ6IJUYs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles County, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3871821
- Longitude: -118.1122679
- Place ID: ChIJMc1kAdMq3YARKjm9z9YofYM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles County, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0907315
- Longitude: -118.3266146
- Place ID: ChIJv3lSBAe_woAR5Pq9l2eaevY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Third Street Tunnel, Bunker Hill, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0517374
- Longitude: -118.249231
- Place ID: ChIJF6QV50zGwoARrzzu3fcyGtY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 448 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.055691
- Longitude: -118.2487702
- Place ID: ChIJAf09JTTGwoARIKmlGd9S_iY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
