Necessary Roughness is a 1991 comedy sport film that was directed by Stan Dragoti and written by Rick Natkin and David Fuller. The film stars Scott Bakula as Paul Blake, Hector Elizondo as Coach Ed Gennero, Robert Loggia as Coach Wally Rig, among others. This article provides a deeper look into the filming locations and interesting facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot in several locations in Texas, USA. The University of North Texas in Denton served as one of the locations. Other sites include Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth, as well as the cities of Azle, Denton, and Dallas. Filming took place from April 17, 1990, until June 14, 1990. All these locations captured the spirit and essence of the film.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Scott Bakula | Paul Blake |
| Hector Elizondo | Coach Ed Gennero |
| Robert Loggia | Coach Wally Rig |
| Harley Jane Kozak | Dr. Suzanne Carter |
| Larry Miller | Dean Phillip Elias |
| Sinbad | Andre Krimm |
| Rob Schneider | Chuck Neiderman |
| Jason Bateman | Jarvis Edison |
| Andrew Bryniarski | Wyatt Beaudry |
| Duane Davis | Featherstone |
| Michael Dolan | Eric ‘Samorai’ Hansen |
| Marcus Giamatti | Sargie ‘Fumblina’ Wilkinson |
| Kathy Ireland | Lucy Draper |
| Louis Mandylor | McKenzie |
| Drew Kahn | Papke |
| Spencer Snow | Olaf Knudson |
| Scott Snow | Ingmar Knudson |
| Chris Berman | Chris Berman |
| Dick Butkus | Convict Football Player |
| Earl Campbell | Convict Football Player |
| Roger Craig | Convict Football Player |
| Ben Davidson | Convict Football Player |
| Tony Dorsett | Convict Football Player |
| Evander Holyfield | Convict Football Player |
| Ed ‘Too Tall’ Jones | Convict Football Player |
| Jim Kelly | Prison Football Player |
| Jerry Rice | Convict Football Player |
| Herschel Walker | Convict Football Player |
| Randy White | Convict Football Player |
| Tom Whitenight | Harlan ‘Flat-top’ Meyers |
| Raul Flores | Jayhawk Linebacker |
| Sidney Karlos Bradford | Sidney ‘Doberman’ Harris |
| Coquina Dunn | Bessie |
| Debra Carroll | Dawne |
| Garrett Schenck | Grant Edison |
| Rodger Boyce | Sheriff Woods |
| Geoff Garza | Manuel |
| Dennis Parker | Prison Guard |
| Randy Tallman | Dr. Sayre |
| Desi Doyen | Nurse |
| Darryl Cox | Referee |
| Kimberly Figge | Aerobics Instructor |
| Ken Locker | Athletic Trainer |
| H. Bud Otto | ESPN Production Manager |
| Tommy Baker | Football Dropout |
| Dave Tanner | Pianist |
| Spencer Prokop | Waiter |
| Scott Thompson | Space Cadet #1 |
| Allan Graf | Billy Bob’s Bartender |
| Lee Gideon | Booster |
| James Edward Savage | Booster |
| Bobby Griffin | Booster |
| Phil M. Sewell | Booster |
| Donald R. Collins II | Football Player |
| Scott Davis | Football Player |
| John L. McGill | Football Player |
| David Black | Press Photographer (uncredited) |
| Kwesi Collisson | Science student (uncredited) |
| Steven Derek | Football Fan (uncredited) |
| Angela Gair | Student with Umbrella (uncredited) |
| Mark Hanson | Alumni Booster (uncredited) |
| Deborah Kay Hooker | Aerobics Girl (uncredited) |
| Shelby Jones | Supporting (uncredited) |
| Chuck Kelley | Alumnus (uncredited) |
| Marklen Kennedy | Football Player (uncredited) |
| R. Elise Lozano | Football Fan (uncredited) |
| Mark Misczak | Student Running to Class (uncredited) |
| Dan Murphy | Football Fan (uncredited) |
| Keith V. Otto | Sideline Coach (uncredited) |
| Michael Perry | Football Player (uncredited) |
| Michael E. Perry | Football Player (uncredited) |
| Dean Reading | Assistant coach (uncredited) |
| Vernon Reeves | Cowboy (uncredited) |
| Christopher Robin Smith | Football Fan (uncredited) |
| John Venable | Football Player (uncredited) |
| Heath Young | Student / Fan in stand (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Necessary Roughness was released on September 27, 1991.
- It is a PG-13 movie with a run time of 1 hour and 48 minutes.
- The movie centers on the Texas State University Fightin’ Armadillos who, due to NCAA sanctions, must form a football team from their actual student body, without any scholarships.
- Other notable actors in the film include Harley Jane Kozak playing Dr. Suzanne Carter, Larry Miller as Dean Phillip Elias, Sinbad as Andre Krimm and Fred Thompson as Carver Purcell.
- Rob Schneider and Jason Bateman, who played Chuck Neiderman and Jarvis Edison respectively, also starred in the movie.
- The film has received 46 user reviews and 12 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: University of North Texas – 1155 Union Circle, Denton, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 33.207488
- Longitude: -97.1525862
- Place ID: ChIJyY815HPKTYYRCmlH-kWfvQs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1155 Union Cir, Denton, TX 76205, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Billy Bob’s Texas – 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 32.791326
- Longitude: -97.34742999999999
- Place ID: ChIJicMctaZ2ToYRO3XijxEGWzI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, TX 76164, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Azle, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 32.8951262
- Longitude: -97.5458565
- Place ID: ChIJ6SUdrxTjTYYRl_DrwJbHgNk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Azle, TX 76020, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Denton, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 33.2148412
- Longitude: -97.13306829999999
- Place ID: ChIJ0bGIwKBMTIYRG_sUSMt0RHI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Denton, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Dallas, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 32.7766642
- Longitude: -96.79698789999999
- Place ID: ChIJS5dFe_cZTIYRj2dH9qSb7Lk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Dallas, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
