This is a two-part write-up that discusses the filming locations of a couple of movies. Let’s delve into the details of where “Green” (1997) and “Greed” (1924) were filmed and uncover interesting details about the production process. You’ll get to know the different places where scenes were shot, along with some fun facts about the movies.
Where it Filmed?
“Green” (1997) was filmed in Phoenix and Tempe, Arizona, USA. It is a comedy-movie written and directed by Karl T. Hirsch, who also appears in the film. The cast includes Hyrum Patterson, Matt Gallagher, and Dana Millican. The story revolves around Phoenix’s young adults figuring things out after a bad acid trip.
In contrast, “Greed” (1924) was an epic adaptation filmed on real locations. The primary shoot took place in the streets of San Francisco, California. This film by director Erich von Stroheim presents a story that unfolds mostly around San Francisco. The film wasn’t made on a low budget, with houses taken over for exterior and interior shooting. The lead character, McTeague, played by Gibson Gowland, had a dentist office set up at 611 Laguna Street. The climax was shot in the blistering wilderness of Death Valley.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Hyrum Patterson | Eric |
| Matt Gallagher | Ralph Hughes |
| Dana Millican | Joanna Miller |
| Karl T. Hirsch | David Stone |
| Billy Forester | Stanley |
| Phil Margo | The Coffeeman |
| Neely S. Margo | Lisa Hughes |
| Leanne Weber | Leanne |
| Lisa ‘George’ Bell | Lucy |
| Brynn O’Hara | Laura |
| Sherri Snyder | Tess |
| Hugh Goldsmith | Penny Guy |
| Rhett ‘Zig’ Pepe | Poetry Guy |
| Jack Brosseit | Auto Parts Guy 1 |
| Dan Steen | Auto Parts Guy 2 |
| Susan O’Hara | Mrs. Hughes |
| Kim North | Stephanie Parsons |
| Ian Sergeant | Ian |
| Tom Wheeler | Professor Tom |
Trivia and Facts
Despite a whopping 96 hours of raw footage, “Greed” was cut down to two hours after the studio intervened. The church in the movie, St Paulus Lutheran Church, was burnt down in 1995. And in the famously chilling desert climax, we find McTeague chained to his friend Marcus’s dead body.
As for “Green”, the movie centers on a group of young adults from Phoenix dealing with the aftermath of a bad acid trip. The film has received several awards and has 11 user reviews. It was distributed worldwide by The Asylum in 2000.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Tempe, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 33.4255104
- Longitude: -111.9400054
- Place ID: ChIJ44CqppgIK4cRH7QsOa1K3aI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tempe, AZ, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
