Here, we are going to explore the filming locations of two movies; Captain Milkshake from 1970, and Captain Marvel from 2019. We dive into where these films were shot, who played key roles, and other interesting details and trivia. So let’s discover some behind-the-scenes facts about these movies.
Where it Filmed?
Captain Milkshake (1970) was shot in several locations in California, USA. These include Lemon Grove, Berkeley, and San Diego. Unfortunately, no specific filming dates were given.
On the other hand, Captain Marvel (2019) was filmed in different parts of California and Louisiana. Specific locations within California include San Fernando Valley, where Vers crashed into ‘Blockbuster’ store; the Sony Studios in Culver City and locations in Southern California such as Simi Valley and Oxnard. They also travelled to Louisiana for some scenes. The film was directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck and it starred Brie Larson, Samuel L Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Jude Law, and others.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Geoff Gage | Paul |
| Andrea Cagan | Melissa |
| David Korn | Thesp |
| Ron Barca | Anchovy |
| Evelyn King | Evelyn |
| Belle Greer | Mrs. Fredericks |
| Joanne Moore Jordan | Mrs. Randolph |
| Darlene Conley | Mrs. Hamilton |
| James Ashton | Uncle Jimson |
| Stuart Lancaster | Cabby |
| Bob Reece | Frank |
| Kip Winsett | Kip |
| Hal Neilsen | Border Guard |
| James Hourigan | Border Guard |
| Wally Starr | Mr. Toliver |
| Buddy Pantsari | Priest |
| Barry Leichtling | Lightning |
| Paul Lagos | Bubber |
| Edward O’Brien | O.B. |
| George Driver | Loose George |
| Richard Morrill | Dr. Haskell |
| Rob Reece | |
| Stuart Brotman | Bandmusician (Kaleidoscope) (uncredited) |
| David Lindley | Bandmusician (Kaleidoscope) (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Captain Marvel was set in the 90s and a notable part of the storyline took place in space.
- The film used Gillibrand Quarry, a working sand quarry in Simi Valley, as the planet Torfa.
- Sony Studios in Culver City was the set for many of the space scenes.
- A significant part of Vers’s (Brie Larson’s character) backstory was filmed in Oxnard.
- The movie has a touch of realism where Vers crash lands on earth (specifically on a Blockbuster Video store), keeps alien predators at bay, and navigates her way around 20th-century technology.
- The scene where Vers steals a motorbike to follow a lead was filmed opposite an LAPD station, a truly daring feat.
- The Zebra Club at the town of Rosamond, Route 14 was used as ‘Pancho’s Bar’ in the movie, but it’s more of an adult entertainment club in reality.
- A considerable section of the plot unfolds aboard a space laboratory, bringing us back to the studio for the rest of the film’s setting.
- Portions of Captain Milkshake was shot in 3D; war sequences to elevate the horror of the Vietnam war and the reality of US was filmed in black and white.
- It is also worth mentioning that some scenes in Captain Milkshake were shot at Lemon Grove, California.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Lemon Grove, California, USA
- Latitude: 32.7425516
- Longitude: -117.0314172
- Place ID: ChIJ170mWC9R2YARkNb-jQsuYWo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lemon Grove, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Berkeley, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.8715226
- Longitude: -122.273042
- Place ID: ChIJ00mFOjZ5hYARk-l1ppUV6pQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Berkeley, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: San Diego, California, USA
- Latitude: 32.715738
- Longitude: -117.1610838
- Place ID: ChIJSx6SrQ9T2YARed8V_f0hOg0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Diego, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
