The movie “Spring Forward” from 1999 is a drama film directed by Tom Gilroy and starring Ned Beatty, Liev Schreiber, and Campbell Scott. This article discusses where the film was shot and provides a sneak peek behind the scenes of the filming process. Read on to learn more fascinating details about this movie and its production.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of “Spring Forward” took place in several locations across the United States. These included the Deserted Village in Watchung Reservation, Union, Ridgefield, Verona, and Warinanco Park, all situated in the state of New Jersey. Along with that, some scenes were filmed in Ridgefield, Connecticut as well. The shooting commenced on May 7, 1998.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ned Beatty | Murph |
| Liev Schreiber | Paul |
| Campbell Scott | Fredrickson |
| Ian Hart | Fran |
| Peri Gilpin | Georgia |
| Bill Raymond | Don Regan |
| Catherine Kellner | Dawn |
| Hallee Hirsh | Hope |
| Justin Laboy | Bobby |
| Kristin Laboy | Kristin |
| David Roland Frank | Boy with snowblower |
| Sturgis Adams |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by Tom Gilroy and has a runtime of 110 minutes.
- The plot revolves around an ex-convict and an elderly man who form a bond while working together.
- The movie has won 2 awards and has been nominated for 4 others.
- One of the goof-ups in the movie, happens in the park scene where Murph and Paul share a joint. Paul lights a cigarette without time passing when the camera angle changes.
- The film was produced under Journeyman Pictures, C-Hundred Film Corporation, and cineBLAST! Productions.
- Character names include Murph, Paul, Fredrickson, Fran, Georgia and others played by various talented actors.
- From ex-convict to father-son relationships, the movie dives into various themes reflected in its plot keywords.
- The total budget of the film was estimated to be $2,000,000.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Deserted Village, Wachung Reservation, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.6788546
- Longitude: -74.3890447
- Place ID: ChIJp-zuNBGww4kRW5iG8C9M-SY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: The Deserted Village, 9 Cataract Hollow Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Union, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.6975898
- Longitude: -74.26316349999999
- Place ID: ChIJm6qdb5-tw4kRTAVvGSoycAU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Union, NJ, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Ridgefield, Connecticut, USA
- Latitude: 41.28406349999999
- Longitude: -73.4975412
- Place ID: ChIJkf3H-FuqwokRsOJF6jEVjtc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ridgefield, CT 06877, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Warinanco Park, Roselle, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.6555071
- Longitude: -74.2407128
- Place ID: ChIJ7fOCLb6yw4kRyAZ4BQJ0a30
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Warinanco Park, Roselle, NJ 07036, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
