Edie & Pen is a comedic film from 1996 which features a captivating story about two women who meet in Reno, Nevada, for the purpose of getting a divorce. This story is made even more intriguing by its main characters – Edie, played by Jennifer Tilly, and Pen, played by Stockard Channing – who encounter a man recently abandoned by his wife. This piece will delve into the shooting locations of this movie, the main characters and their roles, along with providing some fascinating backstage insights.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Edie & Pen took place in different locations around the United States. Among the sites were Los Angeles, California and Reno, Nevada, which were essential to the movie’s plot. Major scenes were filmed in the Hilton Reno Resort and Casino, located at 2500 E. 2nd Street in Reno, while others were recorded at the Reno/Tahoe International Airport located at 2001 E. Plumb Lane, also in Reno. Filming began on July 24, 1995.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Stockard Channing | Pen |
| Jennifer Tilly | Edie |
| Scott Glenn | Harry |
| Stuart Wilson | Victor |
| Chris Sarandon | Max |
| Michael O’Keefe | Ken |
| Michael McKean | Rick |
| Randy Travis | Pony Cobb |
| Joanna Gleason | Maude |
| Beverly D’Angelo | Barlady |
| Martin Mull | Johnnie Sparkle |
| Louise Fletcher | Judge |
| Wendy Mull | Resident Witness |
| Carol Ann Susi | Irma |
| Missy Hargraves | Rosalee |
| Jean Smart | Wendy the Waitress |
| Kelly Wolf | Leslie the Stewardess |
| Eric Swanson | Hotel Clerk |
| Michael Landes | Bellman |
| Charles Lucia | Barman |
| Scott Burkholder | Policeman |
| Walter Bobbie | Speeding Cabbie |
| Joe Nipote | Socrates the Cabbie |
| Jack Conley | Pianist |
| Lincoln Lageson | Porter |
| Victoria Tennant | Blonde With Dog |
| Bob Glaub | Musician |
| Michael Thompson | Musician |
| David Kemper | Musician |
| Stu Brumbaugh | Birthday Boy (uncredited) |
| Sherry Vale | Slot Machine Winner (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Director Matthew Irmas and writer Victoria Tennant played a significant role in shaping the plot and characters of the movie.
- Scott Glenn starred alongside Stockard Channing and Jennifer Tilly, captivating the audience by portraying the character of the man left by his wife.
- The film earned one award nomination and was generally praised by the critics.
- Besides the main characters, actors like Stuart Wilson, Chris Sarandon, Michael O’Keefe, and many others contributed to the film’s success.
- The film was produced by a team including Matthew Irmas, Victoria Tennant, and Susan Vanderbeek.
- The cinematic look of the movie was accomplished due to the cinematography by Alicia Weber while the musical background was created by Chris Anderson.
- Despite being set in Reno, Nevada, the route the characters took from the Reno Hilton to the airport was geographically inaccurate, adding at least 10 miles to what should have been a less than half a mile journey. This “goof” is one of the funny backstage facts about the movie.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Hilton Reno Resort and Casino – 2500 E. 2nd Street, Reno, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 39.5226082
- Longitude: -119.7801007
- Place ID: ChIJEVdUWhw_mYARoa3A3Hya9HA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV 89595, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Reno, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 39.529919
- Longitude: -119.8142691
- Place ID: ChIJnaCSkq5AmYARh_c4dM7FxUA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Reno, NV, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Reno/Tahoe International Airport – 2001 E. Plumb Lane, Reno, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 39.5058565
- Longitude: -119.774971
- Place ID: ChIJR58B5nA_mYARnYw_jwEIO3U
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Howard W. Cannon Terminal, 2001 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
