The movies discussed here are ‘Bound and Gagged: A Love Story’ (1993) and ‘Bound’ (1996). The first movie is a Crime-Drama, set in various locations in Minnesota, USA, while the second movie is a noir film and is set in a ‘Chicago’ apartment, but filmed in Los Angeles. We’re going to look into the filming sites and the roles played by different actors and actresses. We will also delve into some fun and unknown facts about these movies.
Where it Filmed?
Bound and Gagged: A Love Story’ (1993), directed by Daniel B. Appleby, was filmed in multiple locations across the USA such as Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Bloomington, Minnesota. The filming started on October 1, 1991. On the other hand, ‘Bound’ (1996), directed by Lilly and Lana Wachowski, was shot in the Talmadge Apartments, located in midtown Los Angeles, even though the movie’s setting is in ‘Chicago’. The Talmadge Apartments is known for once being owned by silent film actress Norma Talmadge.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Karen Black | Carla |
| Chris Denton | Cliff |
| Elizabeth Saltarrelli | Elizabeth |
| Mary Ella Ross | Lida |
| Chris Mulkey | Steve |
| Abdul Salaam El Razzac | Santa Abdul |
| Andrea Scarpa | Italian Lover |
| Gene Larche | Soaring Eagle |
| Phyllis Wright | Nurse Clerc |
| Bill Schoppert | Molester |
| Hal Fort Atkinson III | Doctor |
| Joe Minjares | Davis |
| Peter Williams | Mr. Williams |
| Randy Schmidt | Bodybuilder |
| Sarah Todd | Hassled Waitress |
| Travis James | Sleazy Diner #1 |
| Garth Schumacher | Sleazy Diner #2 |
| Patty Shaw | Meter Maid |
| Pete Jackson | Bar Cop |
| Anton Stifter | E.R. Doctor |
| Lisa Jensen | Biker Woman |
| Leonard Rabatin | Bus Ticket Clerc |
| Michael Bodine | Bus Driver |
| Bill Howard | Golfer |
| Julie Tehven | Alley Lover |
| Michael De Leon | Alley Lover |
| Kelly Till | Fighting Woman |
| Ann Marie Strand | Fighting Woman |
| Billy Jaap | Bar Room Dancer |
| Elizabeth Campbell | Bar Room Dancer |
| Victor Prokopov | Failed Suicide Patient |
| Randy Adamsick | Failed Suicide Patient |
| Pesoth Pin | Failed Suicide Patient |
| Paul Tomczyk | Accordeon Player |
Trivia and Facts
- ‘Bound and Gagged: A Love Story’ (1993) is a Crime-Drama, starring Ginger Lynn, Karen Black, and Chris Denton. The story revolves around Leslie’s brutal husband Steve, Leslie’s lover Elizabeth, and their friend Cliff. The plot thickens as murder and suicide plans go awry.
- ‘Bound’ (1996), features Jennifer Tilly as Violet and Gina Gershon as Corky. The movie is famously known for the most popular kiss in screen history, shared between Violet and Corky.
- The Talmadge Apartment building, a stand-out location in ‘Bound’, has also been featured in other movies like ‘The Amazing Spider Man’.
- The Talmadge Apartments was named after silent film actress Norma Talmadge, who owned the building when it opened in 1924 alongside her husband, producer Joseph Schenk.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- Latitude: 44.977753
- Longitude: -93.2650108
- Place ID: ChIJvbt3k5Azs1IRB-56L4TJn5M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Minneapolis, MN, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Bloomington, Minnesota, USA
- Latitude: 44.840798
- Longitude: -93.2982799
- Place ID: ChIJh5n0Cfok9ocRvAU53EyXcjo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bloomington, MN, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Minnesota, USA
- Latitude: 46.729553
- Longitude: -94.6858998
- Place ID: ChIJmwt4YJpbWE0RD6L-EJvJogI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Minnesota, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
