The 1993 film ‘Shimmer’ is a drama that unfolds in a tough Midwest juvenile center in the United States. Its main characters include John ‘Spacy’ Callahan played by Marcus Klemp and Gary Finch portrayed by Elijah James Shepard, who build a friendship amidst their hardship. This article will discuss more about the film, its filming locations, and some interesting backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
Shimmer’ was shot in two primary locations in the state of Iowa, specifically in the cities of Toledo and Waterloo. The filming commenced on August 24, 1992. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Marcus Klemp | John ‘Spacy’ Callahan |
| Mary Beth Hurt | Mother |
| Tom Bower | Mr. Speck |
| Clem Tucker Jr. | Teats Bower |
| Patrick LaBrecque | Tony Kemler |
| Jake Busey | Richard Halverson |
| Michael Hyland | Davey Rydell |
| Robert Breuler | Mr. Kibby |
| Mary Forcade | Mrs. Speck |
| Benjamin Salisbury | Young Spacy |
| William Francis McGuire | Father |
| Jason Briner Bleadorn | Dewey Wheeler |
| Michael Wilson | Beatrice |
| Ben Cavara | Bill |
| Steve Pettinger | Base |
| Robert Ernst | Farmer in Barn |
| Dan Kriegel | Coach |
| John O’Keefe | Welfare Guy (Jim) |
| Fred Nelson | Welfare Guy (Joe) |
| Angel West | (as Angela West) |
| Kate Winn | |
| Bob Eppler | |
| Gary DeSomber | |
| Sandy McKee | |
| Gary Benda | |
| Patty Parizek | |
| Martha Breja | |
| Mary Chyma | |
| Winona Postian | |
| Dolores Veseley | |
| Jeff Campbell | Juvenile Home Boys |
| Mark Creech | Juvenile Home Boys |
| Juan Gómez | Juvenile Home Boys |
| Jason Halsey | Juvenile Home Boys |
| Pete Harris | Juvenile Home Boys |
| Mike Hoffman | Juvenile Home Boys |
| B.J. Kalar | Juvenile Home Boys |
| Andy Lund | Juvenile Home Boys |
| Don Risley | Juvenile Home Boys |
| Ken Routon | Juvenile Home Boys |
| Chris Ryerson | Juvenile Home Boys |
| Jared Sandbulte | Juvenile Home Boys |
| Tony Sprous | Juvenile Home Boys |
| Cory Stansberry | Juvenile Home Boys |
Trivia and Facts
- The film presents a harsh depiction of juvenile detention centers in Midwestern United States.
- The story is centered on two boys becoming friends in a challenging environment.
- The character John ‘Spacy’ Callahan is portrayed by Marcus Klemp, and Elijah James Shepard plays the character of Gary Finch.
- The film was directed by John Hanson and also written by John O’Keefe.
- Other members of the cast include Mary Beth Hurt, Tom Bower, Clem Tucker Jr, among others.
- The film runs for approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes.
- Despite its tough subject, it bagged an award as recognition of its storyline and execution.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Toledo, Iowa, USA
- Latitude: 41.9972134
- Longitude: -92.5835266
- Place ID: ChIJvwoVNEOE74cR3oQfIk7m6fU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Toledo, IA, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Waterloo, Iowa, USA
- Latitude: 42.492786
- Longitude: -92.34257749999999
- Place ID: ChIJ3xjvH7NN5YcRGOs8-41AWeg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Waterloo, IA, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
