The Glass Jungle is a 1988 action flick about a cab driver who unwillingly gets involved with mobsters planning to extract an enormous sum from the city of Los Angeles. The film, directed and written by Joseph Merhi, features Lee Canalito, Diana Frank, and Frank Scala in key roles. This article provides insights into the filming locations and interesting trivia regarding the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was primarily shot in various locations within California, USA. The filming locations include Los Angeles, Southern California, Downtown Los Angeles, Little Tokyo in Los Angeles. The shooting was carried out on 23rd January 1988.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Lee Canalito | Cutler |
| Diana Frank | Mary |
| Frank Scala | Tate |
| Joe Filbeck | Det. Kirk |
| Laura Albert | Maggie |
| Birgitta Lindberg | Sherry |
| Raymond Martino | Jim |
| Mark Ginther | Lou |
| Rick Kahana | Earl |
| Tamara Lapoi | Dispatcher |
| Caroline Day Williams | Lady Shopper |
| Hope Nowlle | Secretary |
| Tim Chokan | Gas Station Attendant |
| Barry Burk | Transvestite |
| Doug Jones | Delivery boy |
| George Hayashida | Gardner |
| Dorthee Archer | Mrs. Voils |
| Blair Archer | Mr. Voils |
| Jennifer Banz | Skater in cab |
| Julia Rishell | Skater in cab |
| Linda Gennillo | Prostitute |
| Dennis Ray Smith | Prom couple |
| Susan V. Valenzuela | Prom couple |
| Darlene Hanson | Lady in cab |
| Fred Khoury | Kid in cab |
| Dragon Mijailovic | Hoods |
| Val Mijailovic | Hoods |
| Perry Genovese |
Trivia and Facts
- The Glass Jungle was released in the year 1988 with a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes.
- The movie was directed and written by Joseph Merhi.
- The film’s cast includes Lee Canalito as Cutler, Diana Frank as Mary, and Frank Scala who played the character Tate.
- The movie engaged multiple producers; notable among them are Joseph Merhi and Richard Pepin.
- Ronald L. Gilchrist took on the role of the executive producer for the film.
- The movie received reviews from 4 users and 1 critic.
- The film was distributed by companies like CBS/Fox Home Video, City Lights Home Video, and Movie Trade Box among others.
- Approximately 24 keywords were used in the plot to enhance its reach to the audience.
- Although unrated in the United States, the movie received an R rating in Australia, K-16 in Finland, and was rated 16 in West Germany.
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: Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.055691
- Longitude: -118.2487702
- Place ID: ChIJAf09JTTGwoARIKmlGd9S_iY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0523392
- Longitude: -118.2395052
- Place ID: ChIJd3xCWU_GwoARBP7kXLY2T_E
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
