Copycat is a 1995 movie that falls under the categories of Drama and Mystery. In this film, an agoraphobic psychologist and a female detective strive together to catch a serial killer who imitates past serial killers. The movie stars Sigourney Weaver, Holly Hunter, and Dermot Mulroney. You’ll be intrigued to discover more about the filming location and behind-the-scenes details.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Copycat” was shot in multiple locations within California, USA. The filming took place in San Francisco, at places such as the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Treasure Island on San Francisco Bay. Some parts were also filmed in Hollywood Center Studios and the University of Southern California, both located in Los Angeles. Filming took place over a span of several months, starting from October 3, 1994, and wrapping up on December 22, 1994.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sigourney Weaver | Helen Hudson |
| Holly Hunter | MJ Monahan |
| Dermot Mulroney | Ruben Goetz |
| William McNamara | Peter Foley |
| Harry Connick Jr. | Daryll Lee Cullum |
| J.E. Freeman | Lt. Quinn |
| Will Patton | Nicoletti |
| John Rothman | Andy |
| Shannon O’Hurley | Susan Schiffer |
| Bob Greene | Pachulski |
| Tony Haney | Kerby |
| Danny Kovacs | Kostas |
| Tahmus Rounds | Landis |
| David Michael Silverman | Mike |
| Diane Amos | Gigi |
| Richard Conti | Harvey |
| Nick Scoggin | Conrad |
| Bert Kinyon | Burt |
| Dennis Richmond | KXBU Anchorman |
| Rob Nilsson | SWAT Commander |
| Kenny Kwong | Chinese Kid |
| Charles Branklyn | Doc |
| Terry Brown | Cop 2 |
| Corie Henninger | Jogger |
| Bill Bonham | Photographer |
| Kathleen Stefano | Peter’s Mother |
| Chris Beale | Tech Guy 1 |
| Hansford Prince | Fred |
| Don West | Attorney |
| Jay Jacobus | Judge |
| John Charles Morris | Young Peter (scenesDeleted) |
| Keith Phillips | Felix Mendoza |
| Johnetta Shearer | Paramedic |
| Ron Kaell | Mac |
| Kelvin Han Yee | Chinese Detective |
| James Cunningham | Hal |
| Victor Talmadge | Head Waiter |
| Damon Lawner | Festival Dude |
| Russ Christoff | Commissioner Petrillo |
| Doug Morrisson | SWAT 1 |
| Edith Bryson | Landlady |
| Jeni Chua | Michelle |
| William Oates | Man in Corridor |
| Lee Kopp | Haircut Man |
| Thomas J. Fieweger | Bodger the Cop |
| Floyd Gale Holland | L. Bottemy |
| Anthony Moore | Uniformed Policeman |
| Stephanie Smith | Disturbed Tenant 1 |
| S.J. Spinali | Disturbed Tenant 2 |
| Katherine Fitzhugh | Disturbed Tenant 3 |
| Robert Benscoter | Disturbed Tenant 4 |
| Arlon G. Greene | Male Jogger |
| Stuart W. Yee | Thug |
| Vincenetta Gunn | Screaming Woman |
| Eleva Singleton | Paramedic |
| Gena Bingham | Victim in Car at Gas Station |
| Brian Banowetz | Suspect (uncredited) |
| Jon Briddell | Burglar (uncredited) |
| Greg Bronson | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Monique Carmona | Woman on Hill on Computer (uncredited) |
| Leah Diamond II | Student (uncredited) |
| Bob Dini | Police Inspector (uncredited) |
| Colin Nicholas | Student (uncredited) |
| Erika Pearson | Festival Attendee (uncredited) |
| Ron Roggé | Paramedic (uncredited) |
| Kevin Scanlon | Night Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Jeff Scott | Cop (uncredited) |
| Tracey Silver | Student (uncredited) |
| Joseph Quinn Simpkins | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Theodore Carl Soderberg | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Erick Vinther | Cop (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
1. Jon Amiel directed the film.
2. The writers of the movie were Ann Biderman and David Madsen.
3. The captivating performance was contributed by actors Sigourney Weaver as Helen Hudson, Holly Hunter as MJ Monahan, Dermot Mulroney as Ruben Goetz, among others.
4. The movie received 2 awards and 1 nomination.
5. The film gathered 207 user reviews and 66 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.7749295
- Longitude: -122.4194155
- Place ID: ChIJIQBpAG2ahYAR_6128GcTUEo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Francisco, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.8451837
- Longitude: -122.5300777
- Place ID: ChIJxdYX1GGOhYARiIigVMJ9TOY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Hollywood Center Studios – 1040 N. Las Palmas Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0896389
- Longitude: -118.3352069
- Place ID: ChIJF22Lwy2_woARMgHpFeoVNRQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1040 N Las Palmas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0223519
- Longitude: -118.285117
- Place ID: ChIJ7aVxnOTHwoARxKIntFtakKo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
