“Thunder Alley” is a movie that was released in 1985. The film is about a group of friends who start a rock band and their journey through the music world, which becomes entangled in drug use. Key characters in the film include Richie, played by Roger Wilson, Beth played by Jill Schoelen, and Donnie played by Scott McGinnis, among others.
Where it Filmed?
“Thunder Alley” was shot in Tucson, Arizona, USA. Here is a list of specific filming locations:
- Tucson Mountain Park in Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Manhattan Bar, located on Sixth Avenue and Congress Street, Downtown, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- The Downtown area in Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Congress Street in Tucson, Arizona, USA
- 4th Avenue Underpass, located Downtown, Tucson, Arizona, USA
Filming took place from February 27, 1984 to May 4, 1984.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Roger Wilson | Richie |
| Jill Schoelen | Beth |
| Scott McGinnis | Donnie |
| Clancy Brown | Weasel |
| Leif Garrett | Skip |
| Brian Cole | Wolf |
| Bert Kramer | Richie’s Father |
| John A. Dragon | Brad |
| Randy Polk | Fatman |
| Carol Kottenbrook | Candy |
| Melanie Kinnaman | Star |
| Don Saffer | |
| Tiny Wells | Biker |
| Robert Curtin | Beth’s Father |
| Frederick Flynn | Ace |
| John O’Conner White | Drunk Cowboy |
| Cheryl Waters | Cowgirl |
| Richard Rubio | Joey |
| Jack Leal | Minister |
| Jeff Martin | Jeff |
| Emily Blanton | Fat Man’s Groupie |
| Wink Sargent | Preppy |
| Bob Milan | Surgical Steel Band Member |
| Mark Lehman | Surgical Steel Band Member |
| Paul Kosanovich | Surgical Steel Band Member |
| James Keeler | Surgical Steel Band Member |
| Scott B. Jamieson | Pirate Band Member |
| Donald E. Jamieson | Pirate Band Member |
| Timothy Anderson | Pirate Band Member |
| John Staples | Pirate Band Member |
| Steven D. Coffman | Pirate Band Member |
| Tracy Daloia | (uncredited) |
| Eric Sundt | Party Animal (uncredited) |
| Peter J. Wacks | Video Game Kid (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie, “Thunder Alley” was released on August 1, 1985.
- Its genre is both Drama and Music, with a run-time of 1 hour and 51 minutes.
- Director and Writer of the movie is J.S. Cardone.
- The film features a rock band formed by a group of friends, who get mixed up with drugs in their rise in the music world.
- The film was distributed by Cannon Film Distributors in the United States and Hoyts Distribution in Australia.
- The film’s guitar playing was done by Scott Shelly, a session guitarist and teacher. One of his students was a the popular musician, Randy Rhoads.
- The film is referenced in “Death Wish 4: The Crackdown” from 1987.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Tucson Mountain Park, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.2134607
- Longitude: -111.0883248
- Place ID: ChIJq1URSoXY1YYR4mPy01SFF9U
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tucson Mountain Park, 8451 W McCain Loop, Tucson, AZ 85735, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Manhattan Bar, Sixth Avenue and Congress Street, Downtown, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.2194941
- Longitude: -110.9652176
- Place ID: ChIJ_8jAduNw1oYRrJ8UQSe0_7A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 211 S 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Downtown, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.2218686
- Longitude: -110.9712662
- Place ID: ChIJz2JeMuJw1oYR7R9tMs3s9gE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Downtown, Tucson, AZ, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Congress Street, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.2209804
- Longitude: -110.9792609
- Place ID: ChIJoQUmDCpx1oYRa6alWPNelMQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Congress St, Tucson, AZ, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: 4th Avenue Underpass, Downtown, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.2361162
- Longitude: -110.965667
- Place ID: ChIJ-aN68xBx1oYRWwWWllSqzXE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: N 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
