This is information about the 1997 film B*A*P*S. It’s a comedy about two unconventional women who move to LA with big dreams. The film stars Halle Berry and Martin Landau, and this page provides details about the filming locations, shooting dates, and some extra interesting facts.
Where it Filmed?
B*A*P*S was filmed at various locations in California, USA. The notable ones were The Cicada Restaurant and Club located at 617 S Olive St, Los Angeles, and some parts of Bel Air. Other places included Beverly Hills Hotel & Bungalows at 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, and the famed Rodeo Drive. The filming took place from May 29, 1996, to Jul 29, 1996.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Halle Berry | Nisi |
| Martin Landau | Mr. Donald Blakemore |
| Ian Richardson | Manley |
| Luigi Amodeo | Antonio |
| Jonathan Fried | Isaac |
| Bernie Mac | Mr. Johnson |
| Darrel Heath | Terrance |
| Vincent Cook | Z.Z. |
| Faizon Love | Tiger J |
| Rudy Ray Moore | Nate |
| Darrow Igus | Bartender |
| Debra Wilson | Flight Attendant |
| Robin Van Sharner | Airline Passenger |
| Jessica Page | Audition Dancer |
| Alex Thomas | Music Store Salesman |
| Eric Poppick | Vincent |
| Downtown Julie Brown | Downtown Julie Brown |
| Heavy D | Heavy D |
| Howard Hewett | Howard Hewett |
| LL Cool J | LL Cool J |
| Leon | Leon |
| Dennis Rodman | Dennis Rodman |
| Greg Bronson | Paparazzi (uncredited) |
| Peter Goldsmith | Bartender (uncredited) |
| JoLane Lentz | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Christopher Rogers | Hair Stylist (uncredited) |
| Sam Sako | Prince of Arabia (uncredited) |
| Michael Satterfield | Diner Patron (uncredited) |
| William Victor Skrabanek | Restaurant Customer (uncredited) |
| Barry Sobel | Alex – Maitre d’ (uncredited) |
| Joel Weiss | Albert the Waiter (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The title B*A*P*S stands for Black American Princesses.
- The film was released in USA on March 28, 1997, and has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.
- The movie was directed by Robert Townsend and written by Troy Byer.
- Notable members of the cast were Halle Berry who played ‘Nisi’, Martin Landau who played ‘Mr. Donald Blakemore’, and Ian Richardson who portrayed ‘Manley’.
- The film was nominated for two awards.
- The user reviews for the movie totaled 50, while there were 16 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0703377
- Longitude: -118.4041512
- Place ID: EiBSb2RlbyBEciwgQmV2ZXJseSBIaWxscywgQ0EsIFVTQSIuKiwKFAoSCe3Hm2Xku8KAEdxo9Wp0AYjwEhQKEgmrR9HWBLzCgBHRHgj9ecPH1g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
