The movie “Auto Focus” from 2002 is a biography crime movie. It tells the story of TV star Bob Crane who had a weird friendship with an electronics expert named John Henry Carpenter. The movie offers an intriguing insight into the background and fun facts of the film.
Where it Filmed?
“Auto Focus” was filmed in several locations in the United States. The most noticeable locations include Los Angeles, Mecca, Coachella Valley, and Palm Springs, all in California, as well as New York City, New York. Details on the filming dates are not provided.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Greg Kinnear | Bob Crane |
| Willem Dafoe | John Carpenter |
| Rita Wilson | Anne Crane |
| Maria Bello | Patricia Olsen / Patricia Crane |
| Ron Leibman | Lenny |
| Bruce Solomon | Edward H. Feldman |
| Kurt Fuller | Werner Klemperer |
| Christopher Neiman | Robert Clary |
| Lyle Kanouse | John Banner |
| Ed Begley Jr. | Mel Rosen |
| Michael McKean | Video Executive |
| Cheryl Lynn Bowers | Cynthia Lynn |
| Don McManus | Priest |
| Sarah Uhrich | Victoria Berry |
| Amanda Niles | Cocktail Waitress |
| Kelly Packard | Dawson’s Blond |
| Jeff Harlan | Armand |
| Kevin Kilner | Clayton Moore |
| Kevin Beard | Hogan A.D. |
| Joe Grifasi | Strip Club M.C. |
| Vyto Ruginis | Nickie D |
| Nikita Ager | Julie |
| Alex Meneses | Emily |
| Cassie Townsend | Elaine |
| Amber Griebel | Jill |
| Arden Myrin | Hippie Girl |
| Joseph D. Reitman | Hippie Boy |
| Kitana Baker | Schmile Girl |
| Gibby Brand | Judge |
| Katie Lohmann | Dallas Girl |
| Roderick McCarthy | Bartender |
| Catherine Dent | Susan |
| John Kapelos | Bruno Gerussi |
| Shawn Reaves | Bob Crane Jr. at 20 |
| Michael Tachovsky | Bob Crane Jr. at 12 |
| Bruce Bauer | Talk Show Host |
| Marieh Delfino | Bobby’s Girlfriend |
| Jade Ruggiero | Angela |
| Owen Masterson | Jack Chapman |
| Jennifer Piper | Dinner Theater Actress |
| Danielle Petty | Interview Montage Girl #1 |
| Jennifer Coffmon | Interview Montage Girl #2 |
| Shelley Coleman-Hiestad | Swinger |
| Christopher Hagard | Scotty Crane |
| Jacob Hagard | Scotty Crane |
| Alicia Allain | Blonde Woman with Hippie Couple (uncredited) |
| Dean Butterworth | Saxophone Player (uncredited) |
| Ed Carney | Larry Hovis (uncredited) |
| John Churchill | Dick Ryan (uncredited) |
| Kate Clarke | Dinner Theater Actress (uncredited) |
| Patrick Dollard | ‘Mother Nature’ in John Carpenter Joke Video (uncredited) |
| H.R. Haldeman | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Janis Jones | Hippie at Pool Party (uncredited) |
| LeJon | Ivan Dixon (uncredited) |
| John Mitchell | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Shannon Murphy | Balloon Smuggler (uncredited) |
| Olivia Saint | Extra (uncredited) |
| Gary Sievers | Dinner Theater Actor (uncredited) |
| Evis Xheneti | Dinner Theater Actress (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was directed by Paul Schrader.
- Writers of the film include Robert Graysmith and Michael Gerbosi.
- Notable stars in the film are Greg Kinnear playing Bob Crane, Willem Dafoe as John Carpenter, and Rita Wilson as Anne Crane. Other performers include Maria Bello as Patricia Olsen/Patricia Crane, Ron Leibman as Lenny, and Bruce Solomon as Edward H. Feldman among others.
- The movie was nominated for six awards.
- Overall, the film has garnered 157 user reviews and 87 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Mecca, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.571692
- Longitude: -116.0772244
- Place ID: ChIJrURIUjxd2oAR2I76G7eKyHQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mecca, CA 92254, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Palm Springs, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.8302961
- Longitude: -116.5452921
- Place ID: ChIJs-Xb_9Qa24ARfHntwodp5aE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Palm Springs, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
