This is a brief summary of the movie Blue Crush, released in 2002, and centers on its filming sites. The movie features a hard-core surfer girl preparing for a major competition and falling for a football player, with key performances by Kate Bosworth, Matthew Davis, and Michelle Rodriguez. This will provide a basic understanding of the film’s shooting locations and intriguing backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
Blue Crush was filmed in numerous locations across the United States. The movie was shot at the Hawaii Film Studio, situated at 510 18th Ave, Honolulu, O’ahu, Hawaii. They also filmed scenes in different parts of O’ahu, Hawaii. Los Angeles, California, USA, served as another primary filming site. Lastly, some scenes were also filmed at Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club, in Oahu, Hawaii.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kate Bosworth | Anne Marie Chadwick |
| Matthew Davis | Matt Tollman |
| Michelle Rodriguez | Eden |
| Sanoe Lake | Lena |
| Mika Boorem | Penny Chadwick |
| Chris Taloa | Drew |
| Kala Alexander | Kala |
| Ruben Tejada | JJ |
| Kaupena Miranda | Kaupena |
| Asa Aquino | Asa |
| Faizon Love | Leslie |
| Shaun Robinson | Omar |
| Paul Hatter | Paul |
| Tamayo Perry | Tamayo |
| James Grant Benton | Mr. Pukui |
| Paul Chicoine | Hotel Manager |
| Denise Bee | Cashier |
| Rosie Jaffurs | Girl at Gas Station |
| Alana Mock | Girl at Gas Station |
| Fredrick Patacchia Jr. | Ben |
| Jason Castillo | Jimmy |
| Kimo Kahoano | Luau MC |
| Kim Chipman | Pam |
| Tara Sweatt | Devon |
| Donna Perry | Denise |
| Sonny Miller | Contest Announcer |
| Carol Anne Philips | Event Coordinator |
| Keala Kennelly | Self |
| Kate Skarratt | Self |
| Rochelle Ballard | Self |
| Layne Beachley | Self |
| Megan Abubo | Self |
| Brian L. Keaulana | Lifeguard |
| Kai Garcia | Lifeguard |
| Daryl Stant | Lifeguard |
| Chad Lerma | Chiropractor |
| Todd Messick | Surf Photographer |
| Zandi Eguires | Girl on Beach |
| Sage Erickson | Girl on Beach |
| Jessica Trent Nichols | Billabong Rep |
| Jenn Marr | Surf Rep |
| Braden Dias | Surfer |
| Tom Carroll | Surfer |
| Rico Jimenez | Surfer |
| Bruce Irons | Surfer |
| Larry Rios | Surfer |
| Kalani Robb | Surfer |
| Perry Dane | Surfer |
| Makua Rothman | Surfer |
| Gavin Sutherland | Surfer |
| Coco Ho | Young Anne Marie |
| Anica Brown | Back Ground (uncredited) |
| Reno David | Kaleo |
| (Kaleo’okalani) (uncredited) | |
| Paul Edney | Beach Goer (uncredited) |
| Jordan Kirkwood | Beach Biker (uncredited) |
| Ender Lee | Hotel Bellman (uncredited) |
| Kehaulani Lee | (uncredited) |
| Mia Marcus | Luau Guest (uncredited) |
| Todd Sells | Surfer (uncredited) |
| Mariah Serine | Camo Bikini Girl on Beach (uncredited) |
| Kym Stys | Maid (uncredited) |
| Joji Yoshida | Guy on Beach (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is classified as a Drama and Romance genre, which runs for 1 hour and 44 minutes.
- It was first released in Canada on August 16, 2002.
- The directors behind this romantic drama are John Stockwell and Susan Orlean. Lizzy Weiss also contributed to the script.
- Blue Crush has been acknowledged with one win and seven nominations.
- Public response to the film was moderate with 220 user reviews and 59 critic reviews.
- The main cast includes Kate Bosworth as Anne Marie Chadwick, Matthew Davis as Matt Tollman, and Michelle Rodriguez as Eden.
- Some other significant characters were played by Sanoe Lake as Lena, Mika Boorem as Penny Chadwick, and Chris Taloa as Drew.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Hawaii Film Studio – 510 18th Ave, Honolulu, O’ahu, Hawaii, USA
- Latitude: 21.2694864
- Longitude: -157.7989022
- Place ID: ChIJvTyQwYRyAHwREd4fLPasVk4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 510 18th Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816, USA
- Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
- Location Name: O’ahu, Hawaii, USA
- Latitude: 21.4389123
- Longitude: -158.0000565
- Place ID: ChIJA2ty2zJmAHwRw8tvkGl9WNk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: O‘ahu, Hawaii, USA
- Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
- Location Name: Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
- Latitude: 21.333048
- Longitude: -158.1202725
- Place ID: ChIJk037goaOU3kR8NOgH_-fWaE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Marriott Vacation Club, Kapolei – Oahu, 92-161 Waipahe Pl, Kapolei, HI 96707, USA
- Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
