The film has a contemporary western theme, displaying the blue collar aspects of the western United States, with many scenes shot in rural locations, cheap motel rooms, industrial facilities, and honky - tonk bars. The film was shot on location, including the California communities of Bakersfield, North Hollywood, San Fernando, Sun Valley, Ukiah, and Van Nuys. It was also filmed in Colorado, including parts of Denver, Aurora and historic Georgetown. A few scenes were also filmed in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Taos, all in New Mexico.
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California communities of Bakersfield, North Hollywood, San Fernando, Sun Valley, Ukiah, and Van Nuys Colorado, including parts of Denver, Aurora and historic Georgetown Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Taos, all in New Mexico