The movie ‘Best in Show’ from 2000 is a comedy that throws light on the fierce competition in dog show events. It explores the storyline through the eyes of the intense dog owners. The film was directed by Christopher Guest and its star cast consists of Jay Brazeau, Parker Posey, and Michael Hitchcock amongst others. This write-up examines where the movie was filmed and uncovers some interesting backstage facts and trivia about the project.
Where it Filmed?
Best in Show’ was filmed at multiple locations across two countries. The majority of filming took place in various parts of British Columbia, Canada, including places like Anmore, Aldergrove, Pacific Coliseum on Pacific National Exhibition Grounds, and Vancouver. Some parts were also shot in Los Angeles, California, USA. The filming was conducted from the 8th of November until the 22nd of December in the year 1999.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jay Brazeau | Dr. Chuck Nelken |
| Parker Posey | Meg Swan |
| Michael Hitchcock | Hamilton Swan |
| Catherine O’Hara | Cookie Fleck |
| Eugene Levy | Gerry Fleck |
| Carrie Aizley | Fern City Show Spectator |
| Lewis Arquette | Fern City Show Spectator |
| Dany Canino | Fern City Show Judge |
| Bob Balaban | Dr. Theodore W. Millbank |
| III | |
| Will Sasso | Fishin’ Hole Guy |
| Stephen E. Miller | Fishin’ Hole Guy |
| Christopher Guest | Harlan Pepper |
| Michael McKean | Stefan Vanderhoof |
| John Michael Higgins | Scott Donlan |
| Colin Cunningham | New York Butcher |
| Jehshua Barnes | Scott’s Wild Date |
| Patrick Cranshaw | Leslie Ward Cabot |
| Jennifer Coolidge | Sherri Ann Cabot |
| Don Lake | Graham Chissolm |
| Scott Williamson | Winky’s Party Guest |
| Deborah Theaker | Winky’s Party Guest |
| Rachael Harris | Winky’s Party Guest |
| Jane Lynch | Christy Cummings |
| Fulvio Cecere | Airport Passerby |
| Linda Kash | Fay Berman |
| Larry Miller | Max Berman |
| Ed Begley Jr. | Hotel Manager |
| Teryl Rothery | Philly AM Host |
| Tony Alcantar | Philly AM Chef |
| Camille Sullivan | Philly AM Assistant |
| Dave Cameron | Philly AM Host |
| Lynda Boyd | Cabot Party Guest |
| Madeleine Kipling | Cabot Party Guest |
| Merrilyn Gann | Cabot Party Guest |
| Andrew Johnston | Cabot Party Guest |
| Malcolm Stewart | Malcolm |
| Jay-Lyn Green | Leslie’s Nurse |
| Fred Willard | Buck Laughlin |
| Jim Piddock | Trevor Beckwith |
| Earlene Luke | Mayflower Hound Judge |
| Carmen Aguirre | Taft Hotel Maid |
| Harold Pybus | Mayflower Toy Judge |
| Hiro Kanagawa | Pet Shop Owner |
| Cleo A. Laxton | Mayflower Terrier Judge |
| Corrine Koslo | Mayflower Sporting Judge |
| Andrew Wheeler | Mayflower Ring Steward |
| Don Emslie | Mayflower Non-Sporting Judge |
| Don S. Davis | Mayflower Best in Show Judge |
| Melanie Angel | ‘American Bitch’ Photo Editor |
| Doane Gregory | Terry the Photographer |
| Can. Ch. Arokat’s Echobar Take Me Dancing | ‘Beatrice’ the Weimaraner |
| Can. Ch. Urchin’s Bryllo | ‘Winky’ the Norwich Terrier |
| Ch. Quiet Creek’s Stand By Me | ‘Hubert’ the Bloodhound |
| Can. Ch. Raptures Classic | ‘Miss Agnes’ the Shih Tzu |
| Can. Ch. Symarun’s Red Hot Kisses | ‘Tyrone’ the Shih Tzu |
| Brocade Exclamation | Rhapsody in White the Standard Poodle |
| Can. Ch. Exxel Dezi Duz It With Pizaz | Rhapsody in White the Standard Poodle |
| Fred Keating | Jack (scenesDeleted) |
| Peter Kelamis | Bartender (scenesDeleted) |
| Patrick Stark | Beauty Salon Transvestite (scenesDeleted) |
| Greg Anthony | Dog Grommer (uncredited) |
| Ian Alexander Martin | V.I.P. (uncredited) |
| Steven Pollard | Recording Engineer (uncredited) |
| Richard Rigby | Dog Show Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Richard Stewart Rigby | Audience (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie received appreciable recognition and went on to win 11 awards while getting nominated for 14 others.
- It was classified under the PG-13 category and runs for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- The movie was received well by the audience and critics alike, garnering 385 user reviews and 70 critic reviews.
- The cast members also included Catherine O’Hara playing Cookie Fleck, Eugene Levy as Gerry Fleck, and Carrie Aizley as Fern City Show Spectator amongst others.
- The writers of the movie were Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Anmore, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.314625
- Longitude: -122.8556688
- Place ID: ChIJiywCnAh8hlQRWdfQa_EL7Qg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Anmore, BC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Location Name: Aldergrove, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.0580516
- Longitude: -122.470667
- Place ID: ChIJDTTWU8DLhVQR5-6Vw_bP1As
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Aldergrove, Langley Twp, BC V4W, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Location Name: Pacific Coliseum, Pacific National Exhibition Grounds, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.2858056
- Longitude: -123.0427306
- Place ID: ChIJ4QbxnOBwhlQRTAfGMrI4k88
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 N Renfrew St, Vancouver, BC V5K 4W3, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Location Name: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.2827291
- Longitude: -123.1207375
- Place ID: ChIJs0-pQ_FzhlQRi_OBm-qWkbs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
