The Wendell Baker Story is a 2005 comedy and drama film, lasting for 1 hour and 39 minutes. In this movie, Luke Wilson portrays a kind ex-convict who lands a job at a retirement hotel, where he receives help from three elderly residents in winning back his girlfriend and combating hotel corruption. There’s more to learn about this film including where it was shot, the roles of Eva Mendes and Jacob Vargas, and other fun facts.
Where it Filmed?
The Wendell Baker Story was filmed in various locations. First is Austin, Texas, USA. Second is at Lakeway, Texas, USA. The last location is the Fresh Plus Grocery on 408 E 43rd St, Austin, Texas, USA. The film was shot from September 9, 2003 until November 2003.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Luke Wilson | Wendell Baker |
| Eva Mendes | Doreen |
| Jacob Vargas | Reyes Morales |
| Owen Wilson | Neil King |
| Harry Dean Stanton | Skip Summers |
| Kris Kristofferson | L.R. Nasher |
| Seymour Cassel | Boyd Fullbright |
| Eddie Griffin | McTeague |
| Will Ferrell | Dave |
| Jo Harvey Allen | Wanda King |
| Buck Taylor | Bob Draper |
| Billy Joe Shaver | Reverend Shackelton |
| Azura Skye | May |
| Nicole Swahn | Lucy |
| Heather Kafka | Marianne |
| Steve Stodghill | Otto Brinker |
| King Orba | Federale Officer |
| Raymond Gestaut | Sonny Sr. |
| Dennis Williams | Leon |
| Spencer Scott | Grady |
| Joel Trevino | Teo Torres |
| James Coolidge | Oliver Torres |
| Mac Davis | Agent Buck |
| John Wirt | Shouting Guard |
| Mike Ritchey | Bus Guard |
| Lucina Paquet | Mrs. Ogelsby |
| Charles Sanders | Vittorio Infante |
| Randy Stripling | Mr. Montoya |
| Robert Musgrave | Motorcycle Cop |
| Brady Coleman | Lawyer #1 |
| C. Anthony Jackson | Nurse Turner |
| Grover Coulson | Nurse Percy |
| Grant James | Mr. Baird |
| Phyllis Browne | Betty |
| Dudley Browne | Clark |
| Mathew Greer | Eugene |
| Brad Arrington | Dr. Crane |
| Mark Seliger | Cliff Taggert |
| Abel Pastor | Older Mexican Man |
| Matt Hensarling | Gary |
| Garry Peters | Fed #1 |
| Marco Perella | Investigator |
| Ashley Andersen | Captain Andersen |
| Isis Stephanie Cerda | Flower Girl |
| Raul V. Carrera | Younger Mexican Man |
| John C. Wells | Frat Boy |
| Brother | Junior |
| Marta Cross | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Carlos Funes | Prisoner (uncredited) |
| Juan Garcia III | Prisoner (uncredited) |
| Jeffery Da’Shade Johnson | Inmate (uncredited) |
| Adam Langley | Office Worker (uncredited) |
| Dennis ‘Goldie’ Lindsey | Inmate (uncredited) |
| Stayce Mayfield | Jogger (uncredited) |
| Patricia Miller | Illegal Alien (uncredited) |
| Stephen Moffatt | Resort Waiter (uncredited) |
| Amy Soto | Rich Resort Lady (uncredited) |
| Andrew Carl Washington | Crowd scene patron (uncredited) |
| Fabian Watkins | Federal Agent (uncredited) |
| Joe Wilson | Convict (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was released on August 3, 2005 in Belgium.
- The movie is also known for its directors Andrew Wilson and Luke Wilson.
- In the cast, Luke Wilson played Wendell Baker, Eva Mendes acted as Doreen, and Jacob Vargas played the role of Reyes Morales.
- Owen Wilson was cast as Neil King, Harry Dean Stanton portrayed Skip Summers and Kris Kristofferson played the role of L.R. Nasher among others.
- The film has received 1 award.
- The movie has 33 user reviews and 23 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Austin, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 30.267153
- Longitude: -97.7430608
- Place ID: ChIJLwPMoJm1RIYRetVp1EtGm10
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Austin, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Lakeway, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 30.3679788
- Longitude: -97.99167899999999
- Place ID: ChIJSz9WADA4W4YRubHM5_5TnkE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lakeway, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Fresh Plus Grocery, 408 E 43rd St, Austin, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 30.3049515
- Longitude: -97.72642859999999
- Place ID: ChIJcxt3yXbKRIYRDhb8gUE0dDs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 408 E 43rd St, Austin, TX 78751, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
