Jun 14, 2015 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of 1980s cult classic the goonies, two megafans have made a mini documentary about astoria, where the iconic film was set in the u. The cast of the goonies featured a group of misfit, pintsized indiana joneses played by josh brolin, sean astin and corey feldman, among others but with more swearing and bigger laughs. Screenshot from the goonies filmed on the bluff of indian beach in cannon beachs ecola state park. Now a private residence, but they will let you go up the driveway for a photo as long as you are respectful. The town from everyones favorite 80s movie the goonies is actually a real place.
Screenshot of the car racing truck rally opening sequence in the goonies filmed by haystack rock on cannon beach. The chamber had hoped the oregon film museum housed in the old clatsop county jail building used in the goonies prison break scene would draw people away from the. If youre planning on visiting mikey and datas houses, keep in mind that they are private residences, so it helps to park at the nearby. While the goondocks isnt really an area of astoria, oregon, the town itself plays a huge role in the movie, i mean, mikey and his friends loved growing up there so. Oregon screenings of the goonies mark the movies 35th. The goonies is an energetic, sometimes noisy mix of spielbergian sentiment and funhouse tricks that will appeal to kids and nostalgic adults alike. If youre planning on visiting mikey and datas houses, keep in mind that they are private residences, so it helps to park at. Its been turned into the oregon film museum, so stop inside and browse the exhibits that honor all kinds of movies filmed in oregon, from animal house to free willy and moreand yes, the goonies is mentioned too.
The goonies on location filming location video 1985 part. Filmed in oregon you might be surprised to find out some of your favorite flicks were filmed with oregon as the backdrop or maybe youve been dreaming of visiting the oregon coast ever since the first time you saw the goonies. Where was the goonies filmed discover the the goonies. Much of the cult classic was filmed in astoria, oregon, and some of the most iconic scenes take place on cannon beach. The goonies town is a real place, and its totally charming. The goonies 1985 filming location then and now steven. Jun 07, 2015 the goonies, the cult film that features an allkid cast, just turned 30 this weekend the classic 80s film is a story about a group of workingclass kids who set out to find a hidden pirates. The goonies 1985 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The goonies house, better known as mikeys house, is one of the most popular attractions in astoria. Where is the goonies house where was goonies filmed and where is the goonies house located you wonder. The majority of the goonies was filmed in and around astoria, oregon. Fans of the 1985 family adventure film the goonies have heard talk for years about a potential sequel, with director richard donner and stars sean astin, josh brolin, and corey feldman sometimes. Although a good chunk of the movie was shot in and around astoria, many of the movie scenes were actually filmed along the coast of the northern state, which is a fair distance from the small town of.
And we cant forget the gorgeous scenes of the oregon coast, which were actually filmed 26 miles south of astoria, at ecola state parks cannon beach bonus. Feb 28, 2020 the oregon filmed movie, the goonies, celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, so special screenings are scheduled around the state in march and april. Gary halvorson, oregon state archives the police chase following the fratellis roars through the streets of astoria before ending up more than 20 miles south, in the middle of a motor rally on cannon beach. In the original screenplay, there was a scene that was filmed but got taken out of the movie in which the goonies banging the waterpipes accidentally causes zoo animals to escape and two gorillas steal troy perkins car and drives off in it. Some scenes filmed along the sonoma coast, bodega bay and astoria or, and cannon beach or.
The final scenes on the beach were filmed at goat rock beach in northern california. This is a partial list of films set in puerto rico. Setting is bodega bay for the first two, fourth and fifth films. To learn more about the films of puerto rico, see cinema of puerto rico. A group of young misfits called the goonies discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find a legendary pirates longlost treasure. The goonies filming location tour astoria, or youtube. Goonies fans visit film locations to make documentary for. The premise of exploring your town on the worlds most awesome scavenger hunt and finding buried treasure is basically every kids fantasy hell, its still something i dream of happening to me from time to time. For the uninitiated, this hallowed ground is the place where the 1985 cult classic the goonies was filmed the white house a gathering place for the movies cast of misfit boys who go. If you are here, then you are searching for the locations where the goonies was filmed. Oregons greatest achievement in beach towns isas the locals will tell youa quaint drinking village with a fishing. The goonies house is located in the sleepy town of astoria, oregon. With sean astin, josh brolin, jeff cohen, corey feldman. The goonies house, located in astoria oregon, the exterior of which can be seen in the classic truffle shuffle sequence, had been attracting up to 1,500 visitors a day.
Filming locations include jenner, ca and astoria and cannon beach, or. Astoria was a home to the goonies even before the movie was filmed. Visit oregon coast destinations featured in the goonies. The movie shot almost entirely in sequence in astoria, oregon on a 5month shooting. Like, who doesnt love the truffle shuffle its one hell of a classic, and if you havent watched it then you must. Upon leaving we were stopped by a local pulling down the lane the goonies house is located. Indian beach was also featured in twilight, the film adaptation of stephenie meyers novel of the same name. You can also stop by the county jail, where ma and francis fratelli break jake out of lockup. Goonies filming locations road trip guide thrifty car rental. Mar 06, 2018 this was a lost video from a while back where i went to astoria, or to check out filming locations for one of my favorite movies, the goonies.
However, astoria, oregon is the primary location where the creators decided to film most of the movie. Jan 06, 2012 the goonies was filmed in astoria or and all the locations are close together,cannon beachecola park is around a 40 min drive from astoria town itself other films made there were free willy and. The very reason they needed to find one eyed willys gold. Much of the cult classic was filmed in astoria, oregon, and some of the most iconic scenes take place on. Sean astin, ke huy quan, and corey feldman appeared at the fan expo in canada and answered questions about the. There are many shoot locations in town and within a short drive along the scenic oregon coast. After locating the house we snapped a pic from down the street. May 10, 2012 the goonies is a 1985 american adventurecomedy film directed by richard donner. The goonies is a 1985 american adventurecomedy film directed by richard donner.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of 1980s cult classic the goonies, two megafans have made a mini documentary about astoria, where the iconic film was set in the u. The goonies is a fun loving movie about a group of youngsters who go about searching for a tresure after they find a treasure hidden in the house attic. The goonies movie filming locations the 80s movies rewind. The goonies on location filming location video 1985 part 1. The goonies has to be one of everyones favorite movies. The goonies house film location, astoria roadtrippers. The goonies is a 1985 american adventure comedy film coproduced and directed by richard donner from a screenplay by chris columbus, based on a story. The walsh home of brandon and mikey is at 368 38th street, in astoria. In the film, a band of kids who live in the goon docks neighborhood of astoria, oregon, attempt to save their homes from foreclosure and in doing so, they. The fondly remembered steven spielbergproduced kids adventure was filmed mostly up in the pacific northwest, around astoria, on the oregon coast at the. Andy has cheer practice 7 of 7 found this interesting.
This was a lost video from a while back where i went to astoria, or to check out filming locations for one of my favorite movies, the goonies. Sean astin, ke huy quan, and corey feldman appeared at the fan expo in. The goonies was filmed on location in the small seaside town of astoria, oregon, in clatsop county. The oregonfilmed movie, the goonies, celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, so special screenings are scheduled around the state in march and april. The goonies is a 1985 american adventure comedy film coproduced and directed by richard donner from a screenplay by chris columbus, based on a story by executive producer steven spielberg. The fun part is that astoria is where the movie takes place. Mar 25, 2015 the cast of the goonies featured a group of misfit, pintsized indiana joneses played by josh brolin, sean astin and corey feldman, among others but with more swearing and bigger laughs. Probably one of the most popular tourist attractions for goonies lovers was the goonies house in astoria, better known as mikeys house.
Although a good chunk of the movie was shot in and around astoria, many of the movie scenes were actually filmed along the coast of the northern state, which is a fair distance from. The screenplay was written by chris columbus from a story by executive producer steven spielberg. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Three movies you might not know were filmed at cannon beach. In the film, a band of kids who live in the goon docks neighborhood of astoria, oregon, attempt to save their homes from foreclosure and in doing so, they discover an old treasure map that takes them on an.
After discovering an old spanish map, they head off on an adventure to unearth the longlost fortune of oneeyed willie, a legendary 17thcentury. While the owner today has unfortunately decided to block the place off to tourists, we can only hope someday they change their mind. Nov 24, 2019 where was goonies filmed and where is the goonies house located you wonder. Certain movies that are supposed to be set in cuba are filmed in puerto rico because of the u. Hopefully they change their mind soon, but until then, there are plenty of other goonies locations to visit in town. Or, at least it was, until the owner decided to block it off to tourists. Opening credits chase scene 5 of 5 found this interesting. The goonies 2 will happen someday promises main cast kevin burwick sep 1, 2019. Screenshot of the truck rally scene in the goonies filmed by haystack rock in the background on cannon beach. The goonies house was filmed in 368 38th street, astoria, usa by olive jenner, usa 1 film locations the beach scenes was filmed in goat rock state beach, ca,usa by olive. The goonies was filmed in astoria or and all the locations are close together,cannon beachecola park is around a 40 min drive from astoria town itself other films made there were free willy and. The fondly remembered steven spielbergproduced kids adventure was filmed mostly up in the pacific northwest, around astoria, on the oregon coast at the border with washington state, and introduced the world to the delights of the truffle shuffle astoria stands on the mouth of the columbia river and goondocks is the fictitious name of the waterfront neighbourhood where the kids live.