“Broke” is a comedy movie from 2006. The film shows the adventurous journey of four friends who plan a weekend trip to Canada, but face adversity when their vehicle breaks down. The main characters are played by Josh Alletto, Mike Balts, and John W. Bosher with the direction and writing credits going to Bill Whirity. In this article, we will be delving into the filming locations of this movie, and some interesting trivia and behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
“Broke” was filmed in two main locations within the United States. The first location was Rolling Prairie, located in the state of Indiana, which exhibits a typical American rural setting. The second filming location was the South Side area of Chicago, Illinois, one of the most populous and recognized cities in the U.S. The exact filming dates for this movie are not publically available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Josh Alletto | Vern |
| Mike Balts | Pizza Guy / Almost Famous Kid |
| John W. Bosher | Blender Kid |
| Brian Caunter | Wedge / Chuck |
| D. Shane Christopher | Physic’s Teacher |
| Steve Christopher | Mr. Newman – Math Teacher |
| John Doherty | Chaz |
| Erin Elders | Marshall |
| Dan Hogan | Mitch |
| Mark Hope | Eddie Beats |
| Peter John Kousakis | Dale |
| Mike Lavelle | Radio DJ (voice) |
| Anna Lillie | Kayla |
| Mike McCormack | Paul |
| Kevin Merlet | Knife Salesman |
| Kevin Moss | Ranch Worker |
| Mike Mulcrone | The Mayor |
| Tom Mulcrone | Derek |
| Mark Theriault | Man in Pool |
| Skylar Wesby | Jehovah’s Witness |
| Bill Whirity | Aldo |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was made within a tight budget of approximately $1,000.
- Despite its shoestring budget, the movie was able to secure a decent cast and film in two different states in the U.S.
- In a fun little goof during shooting, the reflection of the film crew could be spotted in the Dean’s aviator glasses.
- The comedy flick serviced a nod to the movie “Almost Famous,” which was released in 2000.
- The film story strikes similar chords with the teenage-friendly genres of the ’80s, imbuing nostalgia and relatability in its narrative.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Rolling Prairie, Indiana, USA
- Latitude: 41.67087710000001
- Longitude: -86.6158538
- Place ID: ChIJFy6LqVQWEYgRfMKd23wOsD0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rolling Prairie, IN 46371, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: South Side, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.7506491
- Longitude: -87.64405529999999
- Place ID: ChIJz-4igKcvDogR7fyv2_ne1vA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: South Side, Chicago, IL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
