The 1991 film Complex World, directed by Jim Wolpaw, is an interesting mixture of action and comedy. The movie features a variety of characters, including Stanley Matis as Morris Brock, Margo Dionne as Gilda, and Allen Oliver as Harpo. The film was shot in specific locations and offers some intriguing behind-the-scenes facts and trivia.
Where it Filmed?
Complex World was mainly shot in Rhode Island, USA. Specifically, a notable part of the film was shot at Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, located at 79 Washington Street, Providence. Filming was conducted on the date of July 20, 1987.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Stanley Matis | Morris Brock |
| Margo Dionne | Gilda |
| Allen Oliver | Harpo |
| Daniel von Bargen | Malcom |
| Joe Klimek | Alex |
| the Janitor | |
| Jay Charbonneau | Klem |
| Dan Welch | Jeff Burgess |
| Ernesto Luna | Hotel Waiter |
| Bob Owczarek | Robert Burgess |
| Dorothy Gallagher | Miriam |
| David P.B. Stephens | Larry Newman |
| Rich Lupo | The Mayor |
| Tilman Gandy Jr. | Tilman Gandy Jr. |
| Lucinda Dohanian | Maggie |
| the Bartender | |
| Molly Fitch | Jeff’s girlfriend |
| Bree | The Wino |
| Norm Buerklin | Richard Holden |
| Russ | Biker Lieutenant |
| Terry Adams | Lenny (The Beat Legends) |
| Max Alexander | Drug Dealer |
| Tom Ardolino | Randy (The Beat Legends) |
| Michael Balcanoff | Freddy the Biker |
| Christine Barker | FBI Secretary |
| Blaze | Dog at Diner |
| David Blue | Drunk Fighter |
| John Burt | Heartbreak Hotel Doorman |
| Paul Buxton | Drunk Guy |
| Hillary Chaplin | Bonita |
| the Bartender | |
| Rudy Cheeks | Vocals |
| Sax | |
| Bells | |
| Harp (The Young Adults) | |
| Michael Cobb | Phil |
| the Bartender | |
| Laura Colella | College Girl |
| Deb Davis | Heimlich Dancer |
| Tom Dequattro | Drums (The Young Adults) |
| Peter Gerety | Biker |
| Dan Goschi | Horny Guy |
| Dave Hanson | Vocals |
| Drums | |
| Pitt Harding | Sober Guy |
| Amy Hurst | Girl in Bar |
| Keith Jochim | Harvey the Backup |
| Tom Jones | Cameraman |
| Chance Langton | Man in the Girls’ Room |
| Steve Linder | Guy in Lawsuit |
| Becca Lish | Biker |
| Miriam Lupo | Woman with Handbag |
| Charles Lynch | Nice Guy |
| Robinson Miller | Poolroom Stoner |
| Mitchell Mullen | Club-Goer |
| Andrew Mutnick | Jerry (The Beat Legends) |
| NRBQ | First Band in Documentary |
| Ray Parker | Heartbreak Hotel Doorman |
| Michael Poisson | The Reporter |
| Christopher P. Reilly | Dancing drunk |
| Roomful of Blues | Second Band in Documentary |
| John Rufo | Bass Guitar (The Young Adults) |
| Martin Sarna | College Boy |
| John Savoia | Jack |
| the Promoter | |
| Frank Secundo | Bill |
| Jeff Shore | Piano (The Young Adults) |
| The Smithereens | Bar Guys |
| Chandler Travis | Paul |
| the Bartender | |
| Ed Vallee | Guitar (The Young Adults) |
| The Young Adults | Themselves |
| Zeek | Bearded Man |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie features a lot of political conspiracy, drugs, and supposed bad music.
- Behind the scenes, both the director, Jim Wolpaw, and writers Geoff Adams, Rich Lupo, and Dennis Maloney, played significant roles in the movie production.
- Rather curiously, the movie contains musical numbers such as “I Married a Tree” and “Why Do We Feed the Broads?”
- The film’s storyline revolves around a busy night at the Heartbreak Hotel nightclub in Providence.
- The film also features unusual characters such as a pathetic folk-singer/terrorist planning his night of glory.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel – 79 Washington Street, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
- Latitude: 41.8235705
- Longitude: -71.4142177
- Place ID: ChIJuw0ByRNF5IkR83e-bMf9Wzg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 79 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
- Latitude: 41.8239891
- Longitude: -71.4128343
- Place ID: ChIJXXN-Q-BE5IkRJ7azSE1832k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Providence, RI, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Rhode Island, USA
- Latitude: 41.5800945
- Longitude: -71.4774291
- Place ID: ChIJD9cOYhQ15IkR5wbB57wYTh4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rhode Island, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
