Death Dimension is a movie from 1978 that falls under action and science fiction genres. It centers around a villain who aims to destroy people with a freeze bomb and a detective who is set out to stop him. This article will discuss the locations where the movie was filmed, the main actors involved, and some amusing behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming for Death Dimension took place at numerous locations in the United States. These include the Los Angeles Police Department at Highland Park Station; the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in California; and the cities of Mustang, Reno, and Las Vegas in Nevada. The shooting began on 15th August 1977.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jim Kelly | Lt. Detective I. J. Ash |
| George Lazenby | Capt. Gallagher |
| Terry Moore | Madam Marie |
| Aldo Ray | Verde |
| Bob Minor | Tatoupa |
| Patch Mackenzie | Felicia |
| April Sommers | Jackie |
| Linda Lawrence | Sheila |
| Frank Scarpitto | Tobbian |
| Lionel Tarape | Tattooed thug |
| Alphonse Walter | Ambush hoodlum |
| James Sperling | Ambush hoodlum |
| William Yin | Ambush hoodlum |
| Bernardo Mercardo | Guard in brothel |
| Earl Sidall | Guard on tower |
| Bruce Stewart | Guard with Dog |
| Kitty Turl | Prostitute |
| Lisa Morlas | Prostitute |
| Denise Duncan | Prostitute |
| Pamela Bottaro | Prostitute |
| Clifford Lawson | Karate Student |
| Emil Farkas | Karate Student |
| Dan Spelling | Karate Student |
| Al Adamson | Extra as Man with little Dog on Street (uncredited) |
| John ‘Bud’ Cardos | Driver Henchman (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by Al Adamson and written by Harry Hope.
- It starred actors like Jim Kelly, Harold Sakata and George Lazenby who played Lt. Detective I.J. Ash, Santo ‘The Pig’ Massino and Capt. Gallagher respectively.
- The movie was 1 hour and 28 minutes long.
- The Pig’s destructive plan in the movie was to eradicate people with a freeze bomb, which could instantly freeze people to death.
- The responsibility fell on Detective Ash to stop the Pig’s plan and protect the woman who had the secret to the ice bomb embedded in a microdot under the skin of her forehead.
- Actor Harold Sakata’s voice in the movie was dubbed by James Hong.
- Interestingly, in one of the fight scenes outside a bordello, several thugs inexplicably had their heads covered with pantyhose, even though they were the ones defending the premises.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Los Angeles Police Department, Highland Park Station – 6045 York Blvd, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.111188
- Longitude: -118.1926187
- Place ID: ChIJj1h72A_EwoARUMPJBFjG85A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Highland Park Station, 203 N Ave 58, Los Angeles, CA 90042, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Palm Springs, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.8370537
- Longitude: -116.6141062
- Place ID: ChIJkyV_kOkQ24AR-W2beczJ7Jg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, 1 Tramway Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Mustang, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 39.5447366
- Longitude: -119.5563719
- Place ID: ChIJTZNsdF8imYARGkZFQN53Wyc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1011 Wild Horse Canyon Dr, Sparks, NV 89434, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Reno, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 39.529919
- Longitude: -119.8142691
- Place ID: ChIJnaCSkq5AmYARh_c4dM7FxUA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Reno, NV, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
