The movie “Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes” was released in 2004. It’s a comedy about Gavin Lucas, who uncovers a world called Big City and his aspirations to become its superhero. The film provides insights into the filming process, the actors who imparted life to characters, and several interesting backstage details.
Where it Filmed?
The entire filming process took place in San Diego, California, USA. The precise filming dates are not disclosed.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Forrest J. Ackerman | Self |
| Jason Allen | Costume Party guest |
| Alison Arngrim | Self |
| Gene Barsamian | Therapist |
| Joey Bourgeois | Young Man / That Guy |
| Trev Broudy | Friend #3 |
| Russ Brown | Investor |
| Harry Cassidy | Dr. Cranky |
| Billy Castro | Costume Party Guest |
| Colleen Crosby | Costume Party guest |
| Shawn Crosby | Costume Party Guest |
| Elizabeth da Costa | Professor Beatrice |
| Erica Doering | Guest #3 |
| Erica Doerner | Police Officer Barbara |
| John Ferrell | Bully #2 |
| Lou Ferrigno | Self |
| Bernard Fox | Self |
| John Gawryk | Costume Party Guest |
| Seth Harrington | Scott |
| Jacob Hobbs | Costume Party Guest |
| Robert Hurt | Prof. Ronald Richards |
| Leslie Jamarillo | Tori |
| Greg Kimble | Gavin’s Father |
| Marty Krofft | Self |
| Jay Krymis | Bar Owner |
| Matt Lemcke | Bank Robbery Spectator |
| Lisa Loring | Self |
| David Mandel | Self |
| Pat Mannion | Bank Robber #2 |
| Andy Margolis | Boy #2 |
| Rose Marie | Self |
| Bob May | Self |
| Marc Mazur | Mugger #1 |
| Peter Miller | Bully #1 |
| Alan Mills | Comic Book Fan |
| Shawn Mohler | Gymnast in Park |
| Erin Murphy | Self |
| Noel Neill | Aunt Lois |
| Nichelle Nichols | Oman |
| Hagen O’Brien | Barry |
| Ryan Oswald | Boy #1 |
| Butch Patrick | Self |
| Jason Peeple | Costume Party Guest |
| Charlie Phillips | Friend #1 |
| Derek Poirier | Bank Robber #1 |
| Karen Rasor | Costume Party Guest |
| Mark A. Reid | Professor on Campus |
| Craig Roberts | Costume Party Guest |
| Vincent J. Roth | Gavin Lucas / Surge |
| Jeff Schuetze | Friend #2 |
| Liz Sheridan | Self |
| Bobby Shirley | Boy #3 |
| William Shurmann | Mugger #3 |
| Victor Stone | Jordan |
| Tom Tangen | Comic Merchant / many characters |
| Tadao Tomomatsu | Guy with Radio |
| Bobby Trendy | Self |
| John Venturini | Hector Harris / Metal Master |
| Wayne Vincent | Costume Party Guest |
| Hien Vo | Police Officer Diana |
| Lanette Ware | Mayor of Big City |
| Len Wein | Self |
| Marv Wolfman | Self |
| Barry Workman | Arthur A. Allen |
Trivia and Facts
- “Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes” was released in 2004 and is a PG-13 rated Comedy movie.
- The story revolves around a comic book fan, Gavin Lucas, who unearths the comic “Surge of Power”, witnessing the eccentric metropolis, Big City. Gavin, a comic enthusiast, has a desire to turn into a superhero.
- Vincent J. Roth wrote the movie script and Mike Donahue directed it.
- Forrest J. Ackerman, Jason Allen, Alison Arngrim are among the lead stars of the movie.
- San Diego, in California, USA, served as the primary filming location for this 1 hour 25 minutes movie.
- Interestingly, this is the first movie that features an openly gay superhero character.
- The film received nine user reviews and four critical reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: San Diego, California, USA
- Latitude: 32.715738
- Longitude: -117.1610838
- Place ID: ChIJSx6SrQ9T2YARed8V_f0hOg0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Diego, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
