American Beauty, directed by Sam Mendes, is a dramatic film shot in 1999 that depicts the story of a suburban father undergoing a mid-life crisis. The star-studded cast includes Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, and Thora Birch. This article discusses the shooting venues, dates, and some exciting facts about its production.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was primarily filmed in various locations across California. The list includes Sacramento and various spots in Los Angeles including South High School at 4801 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance; 20105 Saticoy Rd., Canoga Park; 11388 Homedale Street, Brentwood; and Alameda Avenue, Burbank. The filming took place from December 14, 1998, to February 25, 1999.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kevin Spacey | Lester Burnham |
| Annette Bening | Carolyn Burnham |
| Thora Birch | Jane Burnham |
| Wes Bentley | Ricky Fitts |
| Mena Suvari | Angela Hayes |
| Peter Gallagher | Buddy Kane |
| Allison Janney | Barbara Fitts |
| Chris Cooper | Colonel Fitts |
| Scott Bakula | Jim Olmeyer |
| Sam Robards | Jim Berkley |
| Barry Del Sherman | Brad |
| Ara Celi | Sale House Woman #1 |
| John Cho | Sale House Man #1 |
| Fort Atkinson | Sale House Man #2 |
| Sue Casey | Sale House Woman #2 |
| Kent Faulcon | Sale House Man #3 |
| Brenda Wehle | Sale House Women #4 |
| Lisa Cloud | Sale House Women #4 |
| Alison Faulk | Spartanette #1 |
| Krista Goodsitt | Spartanette #2 |
| Lily Houtkin | Spartanette #3 |
| Carolina Lancaster | Spartanette #4 |
| Emily Zachary | Spartanette #7 |
| Nancy Anderson | Spartanette #8 |
| Reshma Gajjar | Spartanette #9 |
| Stephanie Rizzo | Spartanette #10 |
| Heather Joy Sher | Playground Girl #1 |
| Chelsea Hertford | Playground Girl #2 |
| Amber Smith | Christy Kane |
| Joel McCrary | Catering Boss |
| Marissa Jaret Winokur | Mr. Smiley’s Counter Girl (Janine) |
| Dennis Anderson | Mr. Smiley’s Manager |
| Matthew Kimbrough | Firing Range Attendant |
| Erin Cathryn Strubbe | Young Jane |
| Thomas J Armstrong | Sale House Man #3 (uncredited) |
| Bruce Cohen | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Elaine Corral Kendall | Newscaster (uncredited) |
| David C. Fisher | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| James Hunter | Student (uncredited) |
| Spencer Kayden | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Tom Miller | Advertising Executive (uncredited) |
| Ronald Reagan | President Ronald Reagan (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was top-rated, holding the #77 spot.
- The movie is 2 hours and 2 minutes long.
- The film’s release date was April 1, 2020.
- The movie bagged 5 Oscars and has 107 other wins & 102 nominations.
- It has received 3,099 User and 206 Critic reviews.
- The cast is verified as complete.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Sacramento, California, USA
- Latitude: 38.5815719
- Longitude: -121.4943996
- Place ID: ChIJ-ZeDsnLGmoAR238ZdKpqH5I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sacramento, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: South High School – 4801 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.8120501
- Longitude: -118.3638328
- Place ID: ChIJRabhvRVL3YARjWJiFnIAibc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4801 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, CA 90505, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Alameda Avenue, Burbank, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1816617
- Longitude: -118.2922231
- Place ID: Eh1BbGFtZWRhIEF2ZSwgQnVyYmFuaywgQ0EsIFVTQSIuKiwKFAoSCZdbj2Wp6sKAEVFYX3HVKX9wEhQKEgmVxRgoFZXCgBHUih-Qr5F3MA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Alameda Ave, Burbank, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 11388 Homedale Street, Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0679534
- Longitude: -118.4656592
- Place ID: ChIJG0yfzb28woAR7wZZVCGhbg4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 11388 Homedale St, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
