“Playas Ball” is a movie from 2007 with a mix of drama and romance. The film features Allen Payne as Cedric Tinsel, a 27-year-old professional basketball player, anticipating a major endorsement contract and preparing to propose to his girlfriend Jill Hamlin, played by Chelsi Smith. This section provides more information about where the film was shot and gives a behind-the-scenes look.
Where it Filmed?
The motion picture was shot in the United States, particularly in Burbank and Tarzana, two cities located in California. Details on the specific filming dates have not been included in the provided information.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Allen Payne | Cedric Tinsley |
| Elise Neal | Summer Twitty |
| Anthony ‘Treach’ Criss | Ricardo Perez |
| Chelsi Smith | Jill Hamlin |
| Jordana Spiro | Tonya Jenkins |
| Anthony C. Hall | Lloyd Harrison |
| Tracey Cherelle Jones | Natasha |
| Gary ‘G. Thang’ Johnson | Hakim |
| David Brown | Mookie |
| Jackie Long | Georgie |
| Tasha Smith | Vonda |
| Pamella D’Pella | Kennedy |
| Joe Brown | Self |
| Kevin Benton | Coach |
| Derrell Cunegin | Jamal |
| Norwoood Young | Client |
| Michael Monks | Lawyer #1 |
| Diana Morrison | Lawyer #2 |
| Leticia Castillo | Reporter #1 |
| Adewole Lipede | Homeboy #1 |
| Kristian Bernard | Waiter |
| Christopher Broughton | Dope Boy #3 |
| George Howard Adams | Cedric’s friend (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The movie was directed by Jennifer Harper, and other key contributors include Dale Davis and Jennifer Harper as the writers. The movie features an ensemble cast with other notable actors like Elise Neal and Anthony ‘Treach’ Criss. “Playas Ball” had a budget of an estimated $1,000,000. It was produced by Ruth Carson and Carl Craig among others, with music by Magnus Beite. Cinematography for the film was handled by Robert Morris, and the editing was done by David Flores and Debra I. Moore.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Burbank, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1808392
- Longitude: -118.3089661
- Place ID: ChIJlcUYKBWVwoAR1IofkK-RdzA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Burbank, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1722605
- Longitude: -118.5447573
- Place ID: ChIJSzfwWiCZwoARmo8uvoxfa18
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tarzana, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
