“Omaha (The Movie)” is a comedy film that was released in 1995. It tells the tale of a young man’s return from an overseas journey to face his eccentric family, friends, a couple of Colombian gem thieves, and a gang of wandering Iowa kickboxers. This article will explore the locations where this film was shot, its shooting dates, as well as some fun and exciting trivia about this film.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Omaha (The Movie)” took place at various locations in the USA. These locations included Nebraska, Alliance (Nebraska), Eppley Airfield located at 4501 Abbott Drive, Omaha, Nebraska, and the Henry Doorly Zoo at 3701 S. 10th Street, Omaha, Nebraska. The filming started on October 18, 1993.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Hughston Walkinshaw | Simon / Bookstore Patron |
| Jill Anderson | Gina |
| Simon’s Girlfreind | |
| Frankie Bee | Jorge |
| Columbian Jewel Thief | |
| Christopher M. Dukes | Gustavo |
| Columbian Jewel Thief | |
| Lars Erik Madsen | Lars |
| Donut Guy | |
| Dick Mueller | Mort |
| Simon’s Father | |
| Scott Kurz | Evan |
| Simon’s Brother | |
| Rene Johnson | Claudette |
| Simon’s Sister | |
| Melissa Jarecke | Myra |
| Simon’s Mother | |
| Robert J. Garfield | Bob |
| Charismatic Guitar Player | |
| Tim Siragusa | Telemarketing Trainer |
| Donald Ray Schwartz | Jeweler (Gordon’s Jewelers) |
| Richard A. Roth | Self (Douglas County Sheriff) |
| Allan Abbott | Self (Dept. of Roads Director) |
| Delbert D. Weber | Self (Chancellor |
| University of Nebraska – Omaha) | |
| Michael Scott | FEDS Host |
| Earl E. Bates III | Lead FEDS Agent |
| David Gaines | Buddhist Guru |
| Aaron Fili | Ian the Photographer |
| Thomas F. Rudloff | Bookstore Owner |
| Scott Blankenship | Roving Gang of Iowa Kickboxers |
| Chip Burns | FEDS Agent |
| Bruce Cole-Edwards | Buddhist Monk |
| Shea Degan | Feds Victim |
| James E. Duff | Bumpkin at Truck Stop |
| Jim Exon | Self |
| Marilyine Franklin | FEDS Agent |
| Greg Fredrick | FEDS Agent |
| Katie Kasher | Telemarketer |
| David Kundy | Pipe Smoker |
| Aaron Kurzdorfer | Skateboard Dude |
| Larry Michelson | Announcer |
| P.J. Morgan | Self (Omaha Mayor) |
| Johari Nichols | Roving Gang of Iowa Kickboxers |
| Rachael Osborn | Child on Street in Omaha |
| Frank Rizzuto | Roving Gang of Iowa Kickboxers |
| Donneania Shepherd | Telemarketing Student |
| Steven Tamisiea | Waiter |
| Kent Theesen | FEDS Agent |
| Fritz Thorne | Lead Kickboxer (Chicken Man) |
Trivia and Facts
- The director and writer of the movie is Dan Mirvish.
- “Omaha (The Movie)” is starred by Hughston Walkinshaw, Jill Anderson, and Frankie Bee.
- The movie is 85 minutes long and it has a rating of ‘Not Rated’.
- Production companies involved include Bugeater Films and the distributors information is not provided.
- The movie plays a crucial role in the history of independent film as it led to the creation of the Slamdance Film Festival.
- To secure a DVD release, the director, Dan Mirvish, made an agreement for 300,000 sample discs to be given with every Pioneer player sold in March and April of 2002.
- The movie was quoted in the 2005 show ‘Carhenge: Genius or Junk?’.
- The highest budget for the film was estimated to be $38,000.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Nebraska, USA
- Latitude: 41.4925374
- Longitude: -99.9018131
- Place ID: ChIJ7fwMtciNk4cRxArzDwyQJ6E
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Nebraska, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: USA
- Latitude: 44.24236485
- Longitude: -119.8093025
- Place ID: ChIJCzYy5IS16lQRQrfeQ5K5Oxw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: United States
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Alliance, Nebraska, USA
- Latitude: 42.0930235
- Longitude: -102.8702006
- Place ID: ChIJXzu5k70LcIcRdKdT2bYWsCE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Alliance, NE 69301, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Eppley Airfield – 4501 Abbott Drive, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
- Latitude: 41.3014753
- Longitude: -95.8945207
- Place ID: ChIJ406t1RuQk4cRwik7VwO9ll0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Eppley Airfield (OMA), 4501 Abbott Dr, Omaha, NE 68110, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
