The movie “Mother, Jugs & Speed” was a comedy-drama that was released in 1976, directed by Peter Yates. This film showcases the humorous competition between various privately owned ambulance companies in Los Angeles, California, notably featuring the performances of Bill Cosby as “Mother”, Raquel Welch as “Jugs”, and Harvey Keitel as “Speed”. This section will tell you more about where this film was shot and who did what on set, as well as interesting facts about the film making process.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Mother, Jugs & Speed” was filmed in various locations around Los Angeles, California, USA. Some of these locations include Venice Canals, Venice, Mar Vista, Marina del Rey, and Pico Blvd. The filming for the movie took place on October 13, 1975.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bill Cosby | Mother |
| Raquel Welch | Jugs |
| Harvey Keitel | Speed |
| Allen Garfield | Harry Fishbine |
| Larry Hagman | Murdoch |
| L.Q. Jones | Davey |
| Bruce Davison | Leroy |
| Dick Butkus | Rodeo |
| Milt Kamen | Barney |
| Barra Grant | Miss Crocker |
| Allan Warnick | Bliss |
| Valerie Curtin | Naomi Fishbine |
| Ric Carrott | Harvey |
| Severn Darden | Moran |
| Bill Henderson | Charles Taylor |
| Toni Basil | Addict |
| Erica Hagen | Massage Girl – Marsha |
| Arnold Williams | Albert |
| Charles Knapp | Man with Zipper |
| Read Morgan | Sheriff |
| Barbie Dahl | Blonde Female Wrestler (uncredited) |
| Ross Durfee | Doctor on Golf Course (uncredited) |
| Bob Harks | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Robert Lussier | Mr. Warren (uncredited) |
| Edwin Mills | Addict’s Doctor (uncredited) |
| Bobbie Mitchell | Massage Girl – Sandy (uncredited) |
| Tim Reid | Unity Dispatcher (uncredited) |
| Karole Selmon | Massage Girl – Gwen (uncredited) |
| Queenie Smith | (uncredited) |
| Vivian St. John | Self – a pro-wrestler (uncredited) |
| Mark L. Taylor | Doctor Who Refuses to Take Pregnant Woman (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film’s tight budget from Twentieth Century Fox meant that the lead actors had to accept deferred payments.
- Actors Bill Cosby and Harvey Keitel agreed to the deferred payments, while Raquel Welch took the part originally meant for Valerie Perrine, who wouldn’t defer any of her pay.
- In several scenes of the film, the actor’s lip movements do not match the dialogue audio, implying that the dialogue was toned down in post-production.
- The movie was followed by a sequel titled “Mother, Juggs & Speed” in 1978.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Venice Canals, Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9833582
- Longitude: -118.4675949
- Place ID: ChIJiXJav6K6woARGPmX6Bsp55Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Venice, CA 90292, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Mar Vista, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0036796
- Longitude: -118.4335825
- Place ID: ChIJMXNk-Fa6woARfqSj6D0ghs8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Marina del Rey, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9802893
- Longitude: -118.4517449
- Place ID: ChIJLbMF8IqwwoARns4Lm7HaVpc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Venice Canals – Venice, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9833582
- Longitude: -118.4675949
- Place ID: ChIJiXJav6K6woARGPmX6Bsp55Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Venice, CA 90292, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
