This text discusses the filming locations of the movies “Drive All Night” (2021) and “Drive” (2011). Both movies have unique filming locations that contribute to the atmosphere and storytelling. “Drive All Night” was filmed in California, specifically in San Jose and San Francisco, while “Drive” used various locations in and around Los Angeles. The key actors and their roles are also mentioned along with interesting facts about the movies and their filming process.
Where it Filmed?
“Drive All Night” was filmed in San Jose and San Francisco, California in the USA. As for the movie “Drive”, it was primarily shot in Los Angeles, California. Significant filming locations include South Naomi Avenue, East 18th Street, the Sixth Street Bridge, L.A. Live, South Boylston Street, and many others scattered around the LA County. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Yutaka Takeuchi | Dave |
| Lexy Hammonds | Cara |
| Sarah Dumont | Morgan |
| Johnny Gilligan | Lenny |
| Will Springhorn | Frank |
| Natalia Berger | Midnight Judy |
| Ali Jahangiri | Fred |
| Vonn Scott Bair | Boss |
| James J. Der Jr. | Marv / Stage Actor |
| Mia Jómor | Waitress |
| J.J. Ryder | Bartender |
| Stephanie Whigham | Model 1 |
Trivia and Facts
1. For “Drive”, Ryan Gosling plays a stunt driver by day and a getaway driver by night.
2. The notable electronics heist scene in “Drive” was shot on South Naomi Avenue.
3. The Sixth Street Bridge, an important location in “Drive”, was taken down in 2016 due to structural issues.
4. The garage in Northridge, used in “Drive” for scenes involving the driver’s boss, Shannon, is actually the Picture Car Warehouse, which rents out vehicles for movie productions.
5. Park Plaza Hotel, which also appears in “Drive” as the driver’s apartment, closed as a hotel in 1998, but continues to be a popular film location.
6. The movie “Drive All Night” features Yutaka Takeuchi playing the role of Dave, a taxi driver, whose life takes a turn after picking up a mysterious passenger, Cara, played by Lexy Hammonds.
7. The filming locations “Drive All Night” include various spots in and around San Jose and San Francisco, California, USA.
8. An interesting trivia about “Drive All Night” is that Lenny, a character in the film, is an explicit reference to Ryan Gosling’s character in the movie “Drive”, from his white bomber jacket to driving gloves.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: San Jose, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.33874
- Longitude: -121.8852525
- Place ID: ChIJ9T_5iuTKj4ARe3GfygqMnbk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Jose, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- 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
