Safety Patrol is a family comedy flick from 1998. It introduces us to Scout Bozell, a clumsy kid who wishes to join his school’s Safety Patrol. He finds trouble in his way, the film details his journey of overcoming the obstacles. This write-up also includes information about where the film was shot, detailed filming dates, and some interesting trivia about it.
Where it Filmed?
The movie Safety Patrol was primarily shot in the United States. One key location used for the filming was the Verdugo Hills High School. This high school, located at 10625 Plainview Avenue, Tujunga, Los Angeles, California, became a backdrop for many scenes. The filming process took off on February 24, 1997, and concluded on March 20, 1997.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bug Hall | Scout Bozell |
| Lainie Kazan | Mrs. Day |
| Curtis Armstrong | Bert Miller |
| Stephanie Faracy | Mrs. Marlowe |
| Alex McKenna | Hannah Zapruder |
| Ed McMahon | Grandpa Bozell |
| ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic | ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic |
| Charlene Tilton | Mrs. Zapruder |
| John Bennett Perry | Mr. Norman Zapruder |
| Phillip Van Dyke | Kent Marlowe |
| John Walsh | John Walsh |
| Wink Martindale | Wink Martindale |
| Leslie Nielsen | Mr. Penn |
| Katsy Chappell | Mrs. Brown |
| Freda Foh Shen | Mrs. Yung |
| John R. Fors | Mr. Bozell |
| Amanda Fuller | Amanda Fuller |
| Girl in Hallway | |
| Todd Hurst | Bender |
| Kathleen Kinmont | Newsperson |
| Gili Lang | Red |
| Bruno Marcotulli | Mr. Townsend |
| Dean Marsico | Cash Tent Screamer |
| Asher Metchik | Lucky |
| Jonathan Roger Neal | T’Boo |
| Ryan O’Donohue | Coop |
| Marcus T. Paulk | Walt Whitman |
| Kyle Thomas | Joe Lobes |
| Shawn Weatherly | Mrs. Bozell |
| J. Madison Wright | Jillie |
| Greg Bronson | School Teacher (uncredited) |
| Hal Dion | The Mime (uncredited) |
| Brandon Gilberstadt | Kid (uncredited) |
| Kurtwood Smith | The Principal (uncredited) |
| Michael Stumpf | Teacher’s Assistant (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is a family comedy, with a duration of 1 hour and 36 minutes.
- The film was released in the United States on March 29, 1998.
- The film was directed by Savage Steve Holland and written by Doug Draizin and Savage Steve Holland.
- Notable actors like Bug Hall, Lainie Kazan, and Curtis Armstrong starred in this film.
- Bug Hall was seen in the movie as Scout Bozell, the main character.
- ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, a renowned artist, made an appearance in the film, playing himself. In addition, he kept a giant balloon made in his likeness from the shoot.
- The movie was also featured in ‘Milo Murphy’s Law’ episode ‘The Substitute/Time Out’, released in 2020.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Verdugo Hills High School – 10625 Plainview Avenue, Tujunga, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.2617646
- Longitude: -118.2985034
- Place ID: ChIJv2FtJFWTwoARQt9jmRWZ2Uo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 10625 Plainview Ave, Tujunga, CA 91042, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
