Raising Heroes (1996) Filming Locations and Cast Details

This article provides basic information about two drama movies “Raising Heroes (1996)” and “Raising Cain (1992)”. It discusses the main filming locations and actors involved in the movies. It also aims to provide interesting behind the scenes and trivia facts about the movies.

Where it Filmed?

“Raising Heroes” was entirely shot in New York City, New York, USA during August 1995. On the other hand, “Raising Cain”, directed by Brian De Palma and starring John Lithgow, Lolita Davidovich, and others, was primarily filmed in California. Its specific filming sites included Los Altos, Mountain View, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Woodside, and San Francisco among others. Intriguing film locations included Shoup Park, the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco, and Mountain View City Hall. The climax takes place at the Best Western Riviera Motel, Menlo Park.

Cast Details

Trivia and Facts

• The plot of “Raising Cain” was influenced by elements from films like “Psycho” and “Peeping Tom”.
• Director Brian De Palma is known for referencing other directors, mostly Hitchcock.
• The hospital scene in “Raising Cain” was shot at Old Stanford’s Children’s Hospital, which is close to the Woodside home of Shirley Temple.
• “Raising Heroes” is a drama revolving around a successful gay couple who plan to adopt a child. The plot thickens when one of them unintentionally gets involved in a mob hit.
• “Raising Heroes” was directed by Douglas Langway and stars Troy Sostillio, Henry White, and Edmond Sorel.
• The movie “Raising Heroes” is also known as “Misión de héroes” in Spain.

Geo Location Details

• Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
  • Latitude: 40.7127753
  • Longitude: -74.0059728
  • Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: New York, NY, USA
  • Timezone: America/New_York