“A Cool, Dry Place” is a drama film from 1998. It tells the story of a single father juggling his duties as a lawyer and taking care of his young son after his wife abandons them. The movie is exciting due to the father’s new love interest and a stellar job opportunity. Actors like Vince Vaughn, Monica Potter, and Joey Lauren Adams gave life to the characters in the film.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in different parts of Ontario, Canada. The places include Lindsay, Toronto, Brampton, Whitby, and other parts of Canada. All the filming took place around these areas to capture the film’s distinctive feel and atmosphere.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Vince Vaughn | Russell Durrell |
| Monica Potter | Kate Durrell |
| Joey Lauren Adams | Beth Ward |
| Bobby Moat | Calvin Durrell |
| Devon Sawa | Noah Ward |
| Todd Louiso | Bob Harper |
| Jenny Robertson | Joyce Ives |
| Nicholas Campbell | Frankie Gooland |
| Aleksa Palladino | Bonnie |
| Janet Kidder | Carol Holman |
| Doug Wert | Tom Johnson |
| Skipp Sudduth | Jack Newbauer |
| Dara Perlmutter | Megan |
| Jennifer Irwin | Connie Harper |
| Beth Littleford | Suzanne |
| Ben Bass | Placement Agent |
| Cale Sampson | Peter |
| Peter Costigan | Gas Station Attendant |
| John Nelles | Vet |
| Dean McDermott | Sheriff Pritchard |
| Kathryn Haggis | Days Inn Desk Clerk |
| John Lefebvre | Cob Whitman |
| Ron Payne | Councilman Thomas |
| Melanie Nicholls-King | Dallas Desk Clerk |
| Phil Lawn | Referee |
| Claudia Theriault | Answering Machine Voice |
| Karen Elder | Con #1 |
| Aric Green | Hotel Man |
| Jean-Marc Saldini | Basketball player |
| Brian Berneker | The Guard (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Filmmaking took place entirely in Ontario, Canada, although the story is set in Kansas and Texas.
- The moment where father and son bond over a cheeseburger contains a minor error. The cheese on the burger disappears between shots.
- A scene from the film is referenced in “A Video About Devon Sawa,” a short video released in 2007.
- There is a tender quote from Kate Durrell, the mother who abandons her family, referencing an episode where the father keeps their baby safe from the rain.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 44.3565742
- Longitude: -78.7407542
- Place ID: ChIJmy7QzkN51YkRCN4Ff03qIbQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lindsay, Kawartha Lakes, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.653226
- Longitude: -79.3831843
- Place ID: ChIJpTvG15DL1IkRd8S0KlBVNTI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Toronto, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.7315479
- Longitude: -79.7624177
- Place ID: ChIJv1rQpeoVK4gRd4bDfGYxLTU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Brampton, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Canada
- Latitude: 56.130366
- Longitude: -106.346771
- Place ID: ChIJ2WrMN9MDDUsRpY9Doiq3aJk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Canada
- Timezone: America/Regina
- Location Name: Whitby, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.8997643
- Longitude: -78.9400809
- Place ID: ChIJSXc1_Ige1YkRyxJAHHEoe9c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Whitby, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
