Pipe Dreams is a drama-romance movie from the year 1976. This film features the acting debut of Gladys Knight, a soul singer who tries to win back her husband’s love, played by her real-life husband, Barry Hankerson. The film gives us a peek into the filming locations, the actors’ roles, and other fascinating backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot in the location of Valdez, Alaska, USA. The filming process began on January 15, 1976.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Gladys Knight | Maria Wilson |
| Wayne Tippit | Mike Thompson |
| Sherry Bain | Loretta |
| Kelly Britt | Dirty Diane |
| David Byrd | Easy Money |
| Bob Corso | Mini Guinea |
| Robert Corso | Mini-Guinea |
| Altovise Davis | Lydia |
| Bruce French | The Duke |
| Redmond Gleeson | Hollow Legs |
| Barry Hankerson | Rob Wilson |
| Sylvia Hayes | Sally |
| Isabelle Horn | Burly Woman |
| Arnold Johnson | Johnny Monday |
| Bruce Kimball | Dave Anderson |
| Sally Kirkland | Two Street Betty |
| John Leoning | Palooka Joe |
| Lisa Leslie | Maryalyce |
| Frank McRae | Moose |
| John Mitchum | Franklin |
| Charles Silverman | Boat Captain |
| Margaret Wiley | Old Lady |
| Cal Bartlett | Undetermined Role (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was released in 1976 with a running time of 1 hour and 29 minutes.
- It falls under the genre of Drama and Romance.
- The film was directed and written by Stephen Verona.
- Gladys Knight, Wayne Tippit, and Sherry Bain played the primary roles in this film.
- The film received two award nominations.
- Besides the primary cast, there were many other artists who contributed to the movie’s success.
- The film was produced by Jack Cummings, Barry Hankerson, and Stephen Verona with music by Dominic Frontiere.
- Stevan Larner was responsible for cinematography while Robert Estrin edited the film.
- The movie had a reported budget of $2,000,000.
- The producers initially considered casting Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams for the main roles, but Diana Ross declined.
- It was referred to in the 2017 film VHS Revolution.
- One of the memorable quotes from the movie is Maria’s Mama’s surprised reaction when Maria tells her she’s going to Alaska.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Valdez, Alaska, USA
- Latitude: 61.1308812
- Longitude: -146.3498607
- Place ID: ChIJOXUaDwNEtlYRT6GRye20VB8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Valdez, AK, USA
- Timezone: America/Anchorage
