“The Breaks” is a comedy movie released in 1999. The film centers around Derrick, an Irish boy adopted by a black family in Los Angeles, who is thrown into a unique life experience. As we dive further into the film, we’ll explore the locations where it was shot and who the key players were behind its production.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was primarily filmed in various locations across Los Angeles, California. This includes the intersection of 3998 Santa Rosalia Drive and 4096 Buckingham Road, 2602 South Robertson Blvd., 2612 Robertson Blvd., 3893 Santa Rosalia Drive, and finally, 4260 3rd Avenue. The movie began filming on the 18th of February in 1998.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Anthony Anderson | Inmate #1 |
| Isaiah Barnes | Charles |
| Max Becker | Young Derrick |
| Paula Bel | Paula – ‘the Ho’ |
| Paul Benjamin | Clerk |
| Lamont Bentley | Darryl |
| Johnny Ray Burton | Inmate #2 |
| George Clinton | Self |
| Shireen Crutchfield | Girl In The Car |
| Loretta Devine | Floria |
| Oscar Dillon | Inmate #3 |
| Justin Doran | Nilla |
| E-40 | Judge |
| Alex Esta | Poet Ling Ling |
| Art Evans | |
| John Farley | Police Officer |
| Kevin P. Farley | Police Officer |
| John J. Flynn Jr. | Captain |
| Red Grant | T. K. |
| Ricky Harris | Militant Leader |
| Charity Hill | Dream Girl |
| Edwin Hodge | Tiki |
| Teddy Lane Jr. | Large Jaw Guy in Jail |
| Wesley Leong | Asian With Video Camer |
| Kathleen Luong | Asian Girl |
| Freez Luv | T-Rex |
| Darius McCrary | Shaquan |
| Eddie Mui | Kim |
| Mitch Mullany | Derrick King |
| Bo P. | Jesse |
| Paula Jai Parker | Ann |
| Carl Anthony Payne II | Chris |
| Gary Payton | Man Quizzing Derek in Prison |
| Clifton Powell | Cosmo |
| Reynaldo Rey | Uncle Deion |
| Sam Scarber | Cop |
| Larry B. Scott | Paraplegic Inmate |
| Mik Scriba | Derrick’s Irish Father |
| Speedy | Derrick’s Father |
| Yolanda ‘Yo-Yo’ Whittaker | Loretha |
| Joseph Wiggan | Dancer |
| Xzibit | Jamal |
| Lloyd Avery II | Man in jail (uncredited) |
| Barry Brandt | Cop (uncredited) |
| Flesh ‘N’ Bone | Judge (uncredited) |
| WC | Whiskers (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film “The Breaks” was released on the 26th of February, 1999
- The film is a comedy-drama revolving around a young white boy, Derrick, who grows up in a black family
- This unique film was directed by Eric Meza and written by Mitch Mullany and Jeff Stolzer
- The movie stars talented actors such as Anthony Anderson, Isaiah Barnes, and Max Becker
- One fun fact about the film is that it includes a joke referencing the popular TV show “Family Matters.” In the film, Charles is called “Little Gay Urkel.” Darius McCrary, star of Family Matters and also featured in “The Breaks,” comments in the film “Aye he do look like a Little Gay Urkel though”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Intersection of 3998 Santa Rosalia Drive & 4096 Buckingham Road, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.012441
- Longitude: -118.3435197
- Place ID: Ejk0MDk2IFNhbnRhIFJvc2FsaWEgRHIgb2YgMzk5OCwgTG9zIEFuZ2VsZXMsIENBIDkwMDA4LCBVU0EiPho8CjESLwoUChIJDcf1fzK4woARMXLN2HmPNBgQgCAqFAoSCZ_K9pEtuMKAEedPPGKOhDNSEgdvZiAzOTk4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4096 Santa Rosalia Dr of 3998, Los Angeles, CA 90008, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 2602 South Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0381469
- Longitude: -118.3882288
- Place ID: ChIJEUiiFHy5woARpFsq1Mf7Pbo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2602 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 2612 Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0378319
- Longitude: -118.3881805
- Place ID: ChIJH8A1EXy5woAR3HwkMBy-biE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2612 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 3893 Santa Rosalia Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.011604
- Longitude: -118.3411724
- Place ID: EjEzODkzIFNhbnRhIFJvc2FsaWEgRHIsIExvcyBBbmdlbGVzLCBDQSA5MDAwOCwgVVNBIjESLwoUChIJI8hw3C24woAR6MocYDODQaQQtR4qFAoSCZ_K9pEtuMKAEedPPGKOhDNS
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 3893 Santa Rosalia Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90008, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 4260 3rd Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0056431
- Longitude: -118.3200625
- Place ID: ChIJYVarAPW3woARULGhRt3R42o
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4260 3rd Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90008, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
