The movie ‘Smoke n Lightnin’ is an action-comedy that was released in 1995. This movie features the adventures of two Miami car mechanics (played by Christopher Atkins and Kristoffer Ryan Winters) who borrow a luxury car for a night, not knowing that it contains classified documents. This article takes you on a journey into the locations where this captivating film was shot and unveils intriguing behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
Smoke n Lightnin’ was shot at two main locations, namely, the Burt Reynolds Ranch Studios situated in Florida, USA, and Los Angeles, California, USA. The exact filming dates of the movie remain unknown.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Christopher Atkins | Lightnin |
| Kristoffer Ryan Winters | Smoke |
| Sabryn Genet | Melody |
| Rand McClain | Dagger |
| Alfie Wise | Carter |
| Michael Linstroth | Johnston |
| Marc Macaulay | Jones |
| Kirk Fogg | Federal Agent |
| Andrew Eisele | Manager |
| Casey Hendershot | Drunk |
| Scott Lockwood | Cowboy #1 |
| Ron Russell | Cowboy #2 |
| Mark Hager | Cowboy #3 |
| Keith Dean | Redneck #1 |
| J.C. Robaina | Redneck #2 |
| Steven Rozell | Valet |
| Raúl García | Goon #2 |
| Ronie Santousidad | Goon #3 |
| Steve Randolph | Tow Truck Operator |
Trivia and Facts
- Directors of the movie are Mike Kirton and Alan Smithee.
- The movie stars Christopher Atkins as Lightnin, Kristoffer Ryan Winters as Smoke, and Sabryn Genet as Melody.
- The movie also features a vast supporting cast, including Catherine Healy, Rand McClain, Alfie Wise, and many others.
- Fun fact: Sabryn Genet, Alfie Wise and Marc Macaulay also worked together on the mini TV series ‘Noi Siamo Angeli’ in 1997. Additionally, Sabryn Genet and Mike Kirton both worked on ‘Swimming with Sharks’ in 1994.
- In a goof during the movie, during the fight between Lightnin and Dagger, the driver of the tracked vehicle can be spotted in multiple shots – sometimes his head pops up to see where he’s going, and at other times his legs can be seen from under the black sheet he’s covered with.
- The movie references ‘The Terminator’ (1984).
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Burt Reynolds Ranch Studios, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 27.6648274
- Longitude: -81.5157535
- Place ID: ChIJvypWkWV2wYgR0E7HW9MTLvc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Florida, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
