The movie, “Picking Up the Pieces”(2000), is a comedy and crime film directed by Alfonso Arau and written by Bill Wilson. It starred actors such as Woody Allen and Sharon Stone amongst others. This article aims to discuss where the movie was filmed, the filming dates, and interesting trivia about the movie’s production.
Where it Filmed?
Picking Up the Pieces(2000) was filmed at various locations across California, USA. These include the Oasis Trailer Park, Veluzat Motion Picture Ranch, Santa Clarita, and La Puente. The filming of the movie took place from May 2, 1999, to Jun 13, 1999.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Woody Allen | Tex Cowley |
| Sharon Stone | Candy Cowley |
| Maria Grazia Cucinotta | Desi |
| Cheech Marin | Mayor Machado |
| David Schwimmer | Father Leo Jerome |
| Kiefer Sutherland | Officer Bobo |
| Alfonso Arau | Dr. Amado |
| Danny De La Paz | Lalo Taxi Driver |
| Andy Dick | Father Buñuel |
| Fran Drescher | Sister Frida |
| Joseph Gordon-Levitt | Flaco |
| Elliott Gould | Father LaCage |
| Eddie Griffin | Sediento |
| Mía Maestro | Carla |
| Lupe Ontiveros | Constancia |
| Lou Diamond Phillips | Officer Alfonso |
| Pepe Serna | Florencio |
| Richard Edson | Edsel Farkus |
| Tony Plana | Usher |
| Brian Brophy | CNN Reporter |
| Betty Carvalho | Juana |
| Enrique Castillo | Grasiento |
| Jorge Cervera Jr. | Unojo |
| O’Neal Compton | Texas John |
| Marcus Demian | Ricardo |
| Jeannine De La Torre | Maria |
| Darius Grace | Paco |
| Jackie Guerra | Meche |
| Kathy Kinney | Mrs. Tattler |
| Miguel Mas | Workman |
| Fritz Mashimo | Japanese Pilgrim |
| Kit McDonough | Alabama Tourist |
| Dyana Ortelli | Gaga |
| Barbara Pilavin | Old Miracle Seeker |
| Andrew Roa | Zuni Investor |
| Valente Rodriguez | Cuetero |
| Angélica Aragón | Dolores |
| Cecilia Tijerina | Leticia |
| Daisy White | Conchata Ortiz |
| Flaco Jiménez | Sordo’s Band: Sordo |
| Raul Rubio | Sordo’s Band: Guitar & Vocals |
| Ismael Gallegos | Sordo’s Band: Saxophone |
| Juan Jiménez | Sordo’s Band: Guitar |
| Joey Heredia | Sordo’s Band: Percussion & Drums |
| Lazaro Arvizu | Aztec Dancer |
| Juan Diego Ayala | Aztec Dancer |
| Olga Perez | Aztec Dancer |
| Jessica Batres | Aztec Dancer |
| Susan Armijo | Aztec Dancer |
| Gabriel Sória | Aztec Dancer |
| Mark J. Ferreri | Citizen Beating Bobo with Broom (uncredited) |
| Alan Heitz | Town Citizen (uncredited) |
| Janis Jones | Mexican Villager (uncredited) |
| Jan Pessano | Nurse Margaret (uncredited) |
| Dayna Price | Eva (uncredited) |
| Scott Sandler | Tatoo (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film takes place in a small New Mexican village where a severed hand is discovered, which causes a series of comedic and criminal events to unfold.
- The main characters of the movie include Woody Allen who played ‘Tex Cowley,’ and Sharon Stone who portrayed ‘Candy Cowley.’
- The film has been nominated for two awards, showcasing the recognition it gained within the industry.
- The film’s duration is 1 hour and 35 minutes and was released on the 30th of August 2000 in France.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Oasis Trailer Park, Saugus, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.4412412
- Longitude: -118.5137506
- Place ID: ChIJJTVE7YiKwoARGvb8cXpue5A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Saugus, Santa Clarita, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Veluzat Motion Picture Ranch, Saugus, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.4412412
- Longitude: -118.5137506
- Place ID: ChIJJTVE7YiKwoARGvb8cXpue5A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Saugus, Santa Clarita, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Santa Clarita, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3916641
- Longitude: -118.542586
- Place ID: ChIJJxjVrDOGwoARSNYFc-CPSlY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Clarita, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: La Puente, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0200114
- Longitude: -117.9495083
- Place ID: ChIJGbd3VkbWwoARlwhuaE5h9TM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: La Puente, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: California, USA
- Latitude: 36.778261
- Longitude: -119.4179324
- Place ID: ChIJPV4oX_65j4ARVW8IJ6IJUYs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
