“Ground Zero” is a thriller film from 1973. It is about a terrorist group that attaches a nuclear device to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and an agent’s mission to disarm it. The film stars actors including Ron Casteel, Melvin Belli, and Augie Tribach. This text will provide central info about the locations where the movie was filmed with additional trivia and fun facts.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Ground Zero” was filmed at various locations in California, United States. The main locations include San Francisco, highlighted by the memorable Golden Gate Bridge scene. Additional scenes were filmed at Camp Loma Mar situated in San Mateo County. Unfortunately, the specific filming dates are not made available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ron Casteel | Gideon Blake |
| Melvin Belli | Mario Barto |
| Kim C. Friese | (as Kim Friese) |
| John Waugh | District Attorney |
| Hal Stein | |
| Dominic Guzzo | |
| Anthony Curcio | Hitman |
| Mike Maurantonio | |
| Lia Belli | Barto’s Assistant |
| Charles Granata | |
| David Button | |
| Vincent Turturici | |
| Ernest Arata | |
| Mike Loring | |
| Barry Higgins | (as Larry Higgins) |
| Gary Adams | |
| Leo Hutchison | |
| Norman Nelson | |
| Gerald French | |
| Henry Eslick | |
| John Dunn | |
| Gary Ellis | |
| Dave Flocker | (as David Flocker) |
Trivia and Facts
- Ground Zero was released in Norway in 1977.
- The film was directed by James T. Flocker and written by Samuel Newman.
- Alongside Ron Casteel, Melvin Belli, and Augie Tribach, the film includes a large supporting cast.
- The film was made with a color (Eastmancolor) aspect.
- It was known by different names in different countries, such as “Nuclear Inferno – Stadt in Angst” in Germany, “Secuestro” in Spain, and “Spræng broen kl. 6!” in Denmark.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.7749295
- Longitude: -122.4194155
- Place ID: ChIJIQBpAG2ahYAR_6128GcTUEo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Francisco, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.8199109
- Longitude: -122.4785598
- Place ID: ChIJw____96GhYARCVVwg5cT7c0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Brg, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Camp Loma Mar, San Mateo County, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.276611
- Longitude: -122.282456
- Place ID: ChIJq8J8l1-pj4AR_L7WaGlTUvc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 9900 Pescadero Creek Rd, Loma Mar, CA 94021, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
