In basic terms, the movie Sergeant Ryker, released in 1968, is a wartime drama. The story revolves around Sergeant Paul Ryker, who is assumed to be a spy and thus, is accused and sentenced to death. The main roles are played by Bradford Dillman, Peter Graves, and Vera Miles. This brief piece unfolds the filming locations and the interesting facts related to the film.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot in Universal Studios, which is located at 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA. Although the specific dates of filming are not provided, the film was officially released on 1st February 1968.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bradford Dillman | Capt. David Young |
| Peter Graves | Maj. Whitaker |
| Vera Miles | Ann Ryker |
| Lloyd Nolan | Gen. Amos Bailey |
| Murray Hamilton | Capt. Appleton |
| Norman Fell | Sgt. Max Winkler |
| Lee Marvin | Sgt. Paul Ryker |
| Walter Brooke | Col. Arthur Merriam |
| Francis De Sales | President of the Court |
| Don Marshall | Cpl. Jenks |
| Charles Aidman | Maj. Kitchener – The Law Officer |
| George N. Neise | Thomas MacKnight (uncredited) |
| Stuart Nisbet | President of the Court (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Originally, the film Sergeant Ryker was constructed from two episodes of Kraft Suspense Theatre which were “The Case Against Paul Ryker” aired on October 10 and 17, 1963.
- There’s a goof in the movie where Colonel Merriam, being an Army officer, has ribbons of the Navy Presidential Unit Citation. It was highly unlikely for him to receive this award. Furthermore, he has a patch of the Second Army on his left shoulder, a unit that was never assigned overseas.
- The movie is a remake of “The Case Against Paul Ryker: Part 1” from 1963.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Universal Studios – 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1370713
- Longitude: -118.3533061
- Place ID: ChIJzzgyJU–woARcZqceSdQ3dM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
