“16 Blocks” is a 2006 action-drama movie directed by Richard Donner and written by Richard Wenk. Bruce Willis, Yasiin Bey, and David Morse are the stars of the film, where Willis plays the character Jack Mosley, an aging alcoholic cop who escorts a witness 16 blocks away amidst chaotic forces. This will cover the filming locations, dates, and some fun facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “16 Blocks” took place in various locations. It started in Toronto, Ontario, Canada before moving to New York City, New York, USA. Certain scenes were also shot at Casey’s Bar, located at 613 S. Grand Avenue, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA. Toronto Film Studios and Lower Bay Station in Toronto also served as filming locations. The shooting of the movie spanned from April 21, 2005, to July 10, 2005.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bruce Willis | Jack Mosley |
| David Morse | Frank Nugent |
| Jenna Stern | Diane Mosley |
| Casey Sander | Capt. Dan Gruber |
| Cylk Cozart | Jimmy Mulvey |
| David Zayas | Robert Torres |
| Robert Racki | Jerry Shue |
| Patrick Garrow | Touhey |
| Sasha Roiz | Kaller |
| Conrad Pla | Ortiz |
| Hechter Ubarry | Maldonado |
| Richard Fitzpatrick | Deputy Commissioner Wagner |
| Peter McRobbie | Mike Sheehan |
| Robert Clohessy | Cannova |
| Jess Mal Gibbons | Pederson |
| Tig Fong | Briggs |
| Brenda Pressley | ADA MacDonald |
| Kim Chan | Sam |
| Scott McCord | Lieutenant Kincaid |
| David Sparrow | Holding Cell Officer |
| Sam Kung | Chinese Man |
| Angela Seto | Chinese Wife |
| Bernie Henry | Man with Caddy |
| Nick Alachiotis | Russian |
| Danny Lima | Russian |
| Claudio Masciulli | Dominic Forlini |
| Efosa Otuomagie | Bus Driver |
| Christina Orjalo | Little Girl on the Bus |
| Richard Wenk | ADA’s Detective |
| Derek Hoffman | Carl – EMT |
| Brian Read | UPS Delivery Man |
| Ryan Wulff | DA’S Clerk |
| Steve Kahan | Restaurant Owner |
| Paul Tuerpe | Diane’s Boyfriend |
| Jim Chong | Bus Passenger |
| Betty Chong | Bus Passenger |
| Sam Moses | Bus Passenger |
| Kathy Imrie | Bus Passenger |
| Jason Burke | Bus Passenger |
| Scott Douglas | Bus Passenger |
| J.D. Nicholsen | Man in Gray Suit |
| Kameron Louangxay | Communications Tech |
| Victoria Mitchell | Woman in Apartment |
| Jimmy Campbell | Court Officer |
| Richard Collier | Court Officer |
| Aaron Ferguson | Court Officer |
| Bradley Paterson | Brad – EMT |
| Heather Dawn | The Juror |
| Beatriz Yuste | Subway Commuter |
| David Talbolt | Subway Commuter |
| Toni Ellwand | Subway Commuter |
| Rolando Alvarez Giacoman | Subway Commuter |
| Brian G. Andersson | Detective (uncredited) |
| Robert Bizik | Construction Worker (uncredited) |
| Ed Cuffe | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Joseph DeBona | Detective (uncredited) |
| Richard Donner | Man Holding a Birthday Cake (uncredited) |
| Albert Duic | Paramedic (uncredited) |
| Marshall Factora | Juror (uncredited) |
| Victor Formosa | Businessman (uncredited) |
| Eli Harris | Cab Driver (uncredited) |
| Kevin P. McCarthy | Person in Cab (uncredited) |
| Liam McGuckian | Nephew (uncredited) |
| Denis McKeown | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Beshoy Mehany | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Allison Lee Ritter | Passenger (uncredited) |
| Khalid Rivera | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Joe Rosario | Juror #4 (uncredited) |
| Talia Russo | Young Bride (uncredited) |
| Norman Schleiffer | Man in Park Feeding Pidgeons (uncredited) |
| Alex Scrymgeour | Cop (uncredited) |
| Michael Segovia | Russian Boy (uncredited) |
| Michael Sercerchi | ESU (uncredited) |
| Joseph Siravo | District Attorney Haynes (uncredited) |
| Brian Smyj | Sniper (uncredited) |
| Jeremy J. Sullivan | Court Officer (uncredited) |
| Lana Titov | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Joshua Tolby | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Schuster Vance | Detective (uncredited) |
| Sonny Vellozzi | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Emerson Wong | Alleyway Chinese Cook (uncredited) |
| William S. Wong | Delivery Man (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by Richard Donner, known for his work on other notable films.
- Richard Wenk, the writer of the film, intricately crafted the screenplay to balance action and drama elements.
- The film garnered two nominations in award shows, showcasing its critical recognition.
- The ensemble cast included renowned actors like Bruce Willis, Yasiin Bey (also known as Mos Def), and David Morse.
- Bruce Willis portrayed Jack Mosley in the movie, an aging alcoholic cop with a daunting task.
- Different actors played various roles, such as Yasiin Bey portraying Eddie Bunker and David Morse as Frank Nugent.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.653226
- Longitude: -79.3831843
- Place ID: ChIJpTvG15DL1IkRd8S0KlBVNTI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Toronto, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Casey’s Bar – 613 S. Grand Avenue, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0484808
- Longitude: -118.2557888
- Place ID: ChIJxSmfW7THwoARifXQhuqNy5E
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 613 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Toronto Film Studios, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.653226
- Longitude: -79.3831843
- Place ID: ChIJpTvG15DL1IkRd8S0KlBVNTI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Toronto, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Lower Bay Station, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.6703296
- Longitude: -79.3899933
- Place ID: ChIJm0K48680K4gR6dZgUkluQOc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bay, 1240 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5R 2A7, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
