A Mighty Wind (2003) Filming Locations and Cast Details

A Mighty Wind (2003) Filming Locations and Cast Details

A Mighty Wind is a film from 2003 that focuses on the reunion of ’60s folk trio the Folksmen as they prepare for a show at The Town Hall to remember a recently deceased concert promoter. It’s a mix of comedy and music, directed by Christopher Guest and written by him and Eugene Levy, and includes actors like Jim Moret, Stuart Luce, and Mary Gross. We’ll delve into the places where this film was shot and share some behind-the-scenes trivia.

Where it Filmed?

The shooting locations for “A Mighty Wind” film were mainly in different parts of the United States. To be more specific, the film was shot in places such as the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, located at 900 Exposition Boulevard, Exposition Park, Los Angeles, California, and Greystone Park & Mansion at 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, California. Other filming sites included Exposition Park, Los Angeles, California, and even broader locations like the entire states of California and Connecticut.MV5BMzE0NzQ0MTQ1MF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwODQ0NDQyNw@@. V1 QL75 UX820

Cast Details

Cast Name Role
Jim Moret Newscaster
Stuart Luce Irving Steinbloom
Mary Gross Ma Klapper
Jared Nelson Smith Young Chuck Wiseman
Ryan Raddatz Bill Weyburn
Todd Lieberman Fred Knox
Matthew Joy Boy Klapper
Laura Harris Girl Klapper
Brian Riley Young George Menschell
Harry Shearer Mark Shubb
Michael McKean Jerry Palter
Christopher Guest Alan Barrows
Eugene Levy Mitch Cohen
Catherine O’Hara Mickey Crabbe
Bob Balaban Jonathan Steinbloom
Rachael Harris Steinbloom’s Assistant
Tyler Forsberg Young Jonathan Steinbloom
Paul Dooley George Menschell
Jim Ortlieb David Kantor
Andrew Dickler 1971 Dell Wiseman
Thom Lowry 1971 Howard Wiseman
Keva Rosenfeld 1971 Chuck Wiseman
Brian Allen 1960s Mitch & Mickey Bass
Danny Merritt 1960s Mitch & Mickey Guitar
Paul Benedict Martin Berg
Jane Lynch Laurie Bohner
John Michael Higgins Terry Bohner
Parker Posey Sissy Knox
Christopher Moynihan Sean Halloran
David Blasucci Tony Pollono
Patrick Sauber Jerald Smithers
Steve Pandis Johnny Athenakis
Mark Nonisa Mike Maryama
Cameron Sprague Young Terry Bohner
Mina Kolb Dr. Mildred Wickes
Jim Piddock Leonard Crabbe
Don Lake Elliott Steinbloom
Deborah Theaker Naomi Steinbloom
Fred Willard Mike LaFontaine
Ed Begley Jr. Lars Olfen
Wendel Meldrum Witch #1
Diane Delano Witch #2
Richard Hicks Witch #4
Michael Hitchcock Lawrence E. Turpin
Larry Miller Wally Fenton
Jennifer Coolidge Amber Cole
Michael Mantell Deputy Mayor
Bill Cobbs Blues Musician
Freda Foh Shen Melinda Barrows
Darlene Kardon Shirley Steinbloom
Scott Williamson PBN TV Director
Joe Godfrey Mitch & Mickey Bass
Bruce Gaitsch Mitch & Mickey Guitar
Diane Baker Supreme Folk Defense Lawyer
Sunday Stevens Stage Manager (uncredited)
CJ Vanston Roadie on Cell Phone (uncredited)

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Trivia and Facts

  • The film was nominated for an Oscar and had 14 wins and 27 nominations in other award categories.
  • The film’s exact filming dates remain unlisted, but it was released on 09 May 2003.
  • The movie is PG-13 and runs for a duration of 1 hour and 31 minutes.
  • “A Mighty Wind” is known as a mockumentary as it parodies real-life events and people like a documentary, but with comedic elements.

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Geo Location Details

  • Location Name: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County – 900 Exposition Boulevard, Exposition Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Latitude: 34.0171448
    • Longitude: -118.2886635
    • Place ID: ChIJXzARBf3HwoARJyT7uZSV-G4
    • Map Link: Google Map
    • Place Address: 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA
    • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Location Name: Greystone Park & Mansion – 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, California, USA
    • Latitude: 34.0921783
    • Longitude: -118.4012868
    • Place ID: ChIJIUqTFCK8woARsq5ATs1V5dA
    • Map Link: Google Map
    • Place Address: Greystone Mansion & Gardens: The Doheny Estate, 905 Loma Vista Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA
    • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Location Name: Exposition Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Latitude: 34.0182651
    • Longitude: -118.3002262
    • Place ID: ChIJ1-dgU__HwoARqZV0M8-ervI
    • Map Link: Google Map
    • Place Address: Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA, USA
    • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Location Name: California, USA
    • Latitude: 36.778261
    • Longitude: -119.4179324
    • Place ID: ChIJPV4oX_65j4ARVW8IJ6IJUYs
    • Map Link: Google Map
    • Place Address: California, USA
    • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

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