Tomcats is a movie released in 1976, a crime drama that spins a story of revenge and vigilante justice. Filmed in various locations in Florida, USA, and directed by Harry Kerwin, it stars Chris Mulkey, Polly King, and Wayne Crawford. This article provides a simple breakdown of the filming locations, some exciting trivia, and behind the scenes facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Tomcats covered several locations in Florida, USA. These included Surfside, a tranquil seaside town; Miami, known for its bustling life and North Miami which also boasts a lively atmosphere.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Chris Mulkey | Cullen Garrett |
| Polly King | Tracy |
| Daniel Schweitzer | Johnny |
| Sam Moree | Curly |
| Jim Curry | Billy |
| Melisande Conaway | Johnny’s Girl |
| Rich DeMott | Ben Garrett |
| Alison Schlicter | Wendy Garrett |
| Mia Marchand | Second Waitress |
| Myraih | Bev |
| Melodee Spevack | Jackie |
| Steven Peters | Opa-locka Red |
| Robert Shields | Chief Henderson |
| Michael Kennedy | Policeman #1 |
| Joe Gardner | Policeman #3 |
| Anthony Lane | Reverend |
| Marshall Moore | T.V. Newsman |
| Tom Wright | Old Man |
| Jay Starr | Brian |
| Joel Levine | Mr. Greenberg |
| Jon Gordon | Prosecutor |
| Sherman Levine | Judge |
| Stephanie Wagasky | Court Reporter |
| Lillian Zuckerman | Beach Witness |
| Larry Aberman | Harry |
| Andrew Lane | Guy (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie’s genre is classified as a crime drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 23 minutes.
- Tomcats hit the big screens in the USA in April 1977.
- The story is set in the backdrop of a group of thugs who evade arrest due to a legal loophole, leading to a quest for retribution from the brother of one of the victims.
- Director Harry Kerwin took charge of directing the movie.
- Wayne Crawford and Andrew Lane are credited as the writers for Tomcats.
- Apart from the lead actors – Chris Mulkey and Polly King – the film stars Wayne Crawford, Daniel Schweitzer, Sam Moree, Jim Curry, Melisande Conaway, and many others in supporting roles.
- Interestingly, radio and television personality – Don Steele – provides the narration for the U.S. theatrical trailer of the film.
- Despite the intense plot, Tomcats was rated R (Restricted) in the USA and other different ratings across countries like the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, and West Germany.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Surfside, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.8784284
- Longitude: -80.12560069999999
- Place ID: ChIJzx_MHnut2YgRjO1EhaFv5ic
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Surfside, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Miami, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.7616798
- Longitude: -80.1917902
- Place ID: ChIJEcHIDqKw2YgRZU-t3XHylv8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Miami, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: North Miami, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.8900949
- Longitude: -80.1867138
- Place ID: ChIJSbOsTwuw2YgRVuqZ02Kkg68
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: North Miami, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
