The film “Precious Find” from 1996 is a sci-fi adventure story starring Rutger Hauer, Joan Chen, and Harold Pruett. It tells a tale of explorers heading towards asteroids in the quest to find gold. This article provides information about the filming locations and interesting facts and trivia about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
“Precious Find” was filmed across several locations in the state of California, USA. These include Bronson Caves, Bronson Canyon, Griffith Park in Los Angeles; areas across Southern California, and the Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park in Agua Dulce. The Movie was also shot in Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County. The filming spanned from July 24, 1995 to August 23, 1995. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Rutger Hauer | Armond Crille |
| Joan Chen | Camilla Jones |
| Harold Pruett | Ben Rutherford |
| Brion James | Sam Horton |
| Morgan Hunter | Salomon |
| Don Stroud | Loo Seki |
| Philippe Mora | Kosnikov |
| Aleks Shaklin | Zeke / Scarface |
| Anthony Guidera | Jumper #1 |
| Shay Duffin | Poker Player #1 |
| Jonathan Ball | Poker Player #2 |
| David Michael O’Neill | Poker Player #3 |
| John Dennis Johnston | Bartender |
| Douchan Gersi | Claims Office clerk |
| Bryan McMillen | Medic |
| Madeleine Mora | Street Alien (uncredited) |
| D. Danny Warhol | Plant worker (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
Some interesting facts and trivia about “Precious Find” include the fact that one of the trailers for the movie reused the scrolling titles from the trailer for Speed (1994). There’s an apparent goof in the movie where the characters are mining for gold on an asteroid in space, but the surface appears like a canyon on Earth, complete with an atmosphere. The film is also a remake of “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” from 1948. The movie also had a budget of an estimated $3,500,000. 
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Bronson Caves, Bronson Canyon, Griffith Park – 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1213309
- Longitude: -118.3143371
- Place ID: ChIJZfmxCXq_woARZQU-Q38mf14
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bronson Caves, 3200 Canyon Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Southern California, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.9592083
- Longitude: -116.419389
- Place ID: ChIJSabJhaclw4AR2GgM9DPDI3I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Southern California, CA, 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: Santa Clarita, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3916641
- Longitude: -118.542586
- Place ID: ChIJJxjVrDOGwoARSNYFc-CPSlY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Clarita, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park – 10700 W. Escondido Canyon Rd., Agua Dulce, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.4885168
- Longitude: -118.3214923
- Place ID: ChIJczSF4KKKwoAR0I0eUHBbCuk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Vasquez Rocks Natural Area and Nature Center, 10700 Escondido Canyon Rd, Agua Dulce, CA 91390, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
