The movie “Ricochet River” was released in 2001 and is a drama that lasts for 1 hour and 52 minutes. The story revolves around the life of high school seniors in a small logging town and the changes they undergo when they meet a teenager with Native American ancestry. Notable members of the cast include John Cullum, Eddie Thiel, and Tyler Miller.
Where it Filmed?
Ricochet River was filmed in various locations in Oregon, USA. These locations include Cottage Grove, Eugene, Portland, and Springfield. The filming took place from July 12, 1997, until August 11, 1997, adding a touch of authenticity to the film.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| John Cullum | Link Curren |
| Eddie Thiel | Young Wade |
| Tyler Miller | Roy Shrenk |
| Jason James Richter | Wade |
| Kate Hudson | Lorna |
| Douglas Spain | Jesse Howl |
| Richard Zavaglia | Coach Palermo |
| Sheila Goold | Reno Howl |
| T. Jay O’Brien | Officer Miles |
| Matthew Glave | Frank Jukor |
| Ken Kesey | Baseball Announcer |
| Robin Cody | Umpire |
| Al Strobel | One-Armed Man |
| Art Burke | Pharmacist |
| Wantland Sandel | Jake |
| Linda Hawkins | Elaine Jukor |
| Brendan Quinlan | Plant Manager |
| Chris Porter | Store Keeper |
| J.P. Phillips | Homeless Black Man |
| Robert M. Owens | Homeless Indian Man |
| Dan Lauria | Coach Garth |
| Alexandra Jacobs | Ryan |
| Keith Swift | John Bushardt |
| Bruce Burkhartsmeier | Lorna’s Father |
| Erin Chambers | Rhonda Rheinbeck |
| Justin Stafford | Future Farmer |
| Pedro Shanahan | David Two Birds |
| Phil Da Costa | Lawrence Whitefish |
| Cliff Lenderman | Harold Strikes the Heart |
| Betty Moyer | Hotel Clerk |
| Sharonlee McLean | Waitress |
| Jon Guldager | Baseball Coach |
| Michael Harbour | Cinema concessions counterperson |
| Cinema audience extra | |
| William Joseph Elk III | Ceremony Dancer / Body Double for Doug (uncredited) |
| Wes Violette | Future Farmer of America (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Deborah Del Prete was the director of the movie.
- The screenplay and novel the movie was based on were written by Robin Cody and Patrick O’Connor, respectively.
- This film has a strong connection to Oregon. Cast members Jason James Richter, Erin Chambers, and author Robin Cody were all born in different cities in Oregon.
- Erin Chambers had an uncredited role in Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995), which was filmed in Astoria, Oregon. This movie also starred Jason James Richter, who played a character named Jesse in the Free Willy trilogy, the same name as a character in Ricochet River.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Cottage Grove, Oregon, USA
- Latitude: 43.7972473
- Longitude: -123.0590635
- Place ID: ChIJLTJMhkwwwVQR7F97bis8hbo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Cottage Grove, OR 97424, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Eugene, Oregon, USA
- Latitude: 44.0520691
- Longitude: -123.0867536
- Place ID: ChIJGRlQrLAZwVQRTYlDSolh7Fc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Eugene, OR, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Springfield, Oregon, USA
- Latitude: 44.0462362
- Longitude: -123.0220289
- Place ID: ChIJvwJwLkfewFQR1j9KnOnbNgU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Springfield, OR, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
