The movie “Phenomenon” is a story released in 1996 about an ordinary man who gains super-intelligence and telekinesis after seeing a bright light descend from the sky. The film was directed by Jon Turteltaub, with John Travolta, Kyra Sedgwick, and Forest Whitaker playing the major roles. In the following sections you will discover where this film was shot, during what dates, and some interesting backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Phenomenon” was filmed in several locations across California, USA. These locations were Auburn, Sonoma, Petaluma, Santa Rosa Junior College in Santa Rosa, and San Francisco. Filming for the movie took place from October 9, 1995, until December 22, 1995.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| John Travolta | George Malley |
| Kyra Sedgwick | Lace Pennamin |
| Forest Whitaker | Nate Pope |
| Robert Duvall | Doc |
| Jeffrey DeMunn | Professor Ringold |
| Richard Kiley | Dr. Wellin |
| David Gallagher | Al |
| Ashley Buccille | Glory |
| Tony Genaro | Tito |
| Sean O’Bryan | Banes |
| Michael Milhoan | Jimmy |
| Troy Evans | Roger |
| Vyto Ruginis | Ted Rhome |
| Brent Spiner | Dr. Bob |
| Elisabeth Nunziato | Ella |
| Ellen Geer | Bonnie |
| James Keane | Pete the Cop |
| Susan Merson | Nurse |
| Justin DiPego | UFO Man |
| Mark Soper | Reporter |
| Daniel Zacapa | Father at Book Fair |
| Cab Covay | Book Fair Heckler |
| Tony A. Mattos | Ella’s Father |
| Mark Valim | Alberto |
| Beth Kennedy | Female FBI Agent |
| Tom Fridley | Male FBI Agent |
| Richard Gross | Customer at Malley’s |
| Jack Chouchanian | MRI Technician |
| Michael Forner | Charlie Shipper |
| Sage Callaway | Female Officer |
| Jewel Benedict | Townspeople |
| Betsy Berryhill | Townspeople |
| Mariann V. Carothers | Townspeople |
| Claudia Crespin | Townspeople |
| Joseph A. Nicosia | Townspeople |
| Dan Partain | Townspeople |
| Isaac Reiswig | Townspeople |
| Charlie | Attila |
| Joseph Amey | Book fair spectator (uncredited) |
| Jon Bielich | Officer (uncredited) |
| Mike Justice | College student (uncredited) |
| Justise R. Lasley | Local Boy (uncredited) |
| Noah Michael Levine | FBI Agent (uncredited) |
| Anni Long | Maj. Benz (uncredited) |
| Scott Mullin | Agent (uncredited) |
| Will Prater | Helicopter Pilot (uncredited) |
| Anthony Snow | Interrogation Recorder (uncredited) |
| Theodore Carl Soderberg | Officer (uncredited) |
| Sandy Stoltz | Duck Carnie (uncredited) |
| Eric Tignini | Agent (uncredited) |
| Erick Vinther | Professor (uncredited) |
| Derek Zemrak | FBI Investigator (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
This movie saw John Travolta in the lead role of George Malley, with Kyra Sedgwick and Forest Whitaker playing Lace Pennamin and Nate Pope, respectively. Other noted actors in the movie include Robert Duvall, Jeffrey DeMunn, Richard Kiley, David Gallagher, Ashley Buccille, Tony Genaro, Sean O’Bryan, Michael Milhoan, Troy Evans, Bruce A. Young, Vyto Ruginis, and Brent Spiner. The movie garnered 7 wins and 8 nominations in various award categories and has 158 user reviews and 44 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Sonoma, California, USA
- Latitude: 38.291859
- Longitude: -122.4580356
- Place ID: ChIJd517gUOshYARReDmDiHtgAM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sonoma, CA 95476, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Petaluma, California, USA
- Latitude: 38.232417
- Longitude: -122.6366524
- Place ID: ChIJTQx0woxKhIAR8mItZDW4_6s
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Petaluma, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, California, USA
- Latitude: 38.45573
- Longitude: -122.7211551
- Place ID: ChIJ_SpRAYc-hIARvVWKFuSXSzY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
