City of Angels, a drama and fantasy film released in 1998, tells the story of an angel on Earth in the eye of a skeptic doctor and a secret patient, describing it as a love story made in Heaven. The film features key performances by Nicolas Cage, Meg Ryan, and Andre Braugher. This article will provide more details about where the movie was filmed and interesting behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was primarily filmed in California, USA at several notable locations. They include the San Francisco Public Library Main Branch located at 100 Larkin Street, Civic Center, and the Big Bear Lake nestled in Big Bear Valley, San Bernardino National Forest. The film also includes scenes from Johnie’s Coffee Shop situated at 6101 Wilshire Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, along with the Terminal Annex located at 900 North Alameda Street, in Chinatown, Los Angeles, and Crestline. The filming happened between April 19, 1997, and July 28, 1997.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Nicolas Cage | Seth |
| Meg Ryan | Dr. Maggie Rice |
| Andre Braugher | Cassiel |
| Dennis Franz | Nathaniel Messinger |
| Colm Feore | Jordan Ferris |
| Robin Bartlett | Anne |
| Joanna Merlin | Teresa Messinger |
| Sarah Dampf | Susan |
| Rhonda Dotson | Susan’s Mother |
| Nigel Gibbs | Doctor |
| John Putch | Man in Car |
| Lauri Johnson | Woman in Car |
| Christian Aubert | Foreign Visitor in Car |
| Jay Patterson | Air Traffic Controller |
| Shishir Kurup | Jimmy |
| Anesthesiologist | |
| Brian Markinson | Tom |
| Surgical Fellow | |
| Hector Velasquez | Scrub Nurse |
| Marlene Kanter | Circulating Nurse #1 |
| Bernard White | Circulating Nurse #2 |
| Dan Desmond | Mr. Balford |
| Deirdre O’Connell | Mrs. Balford |
| Kim Murphy | Balford’s Daughter |
| Chad Lindberg | Balford’s Son |
| Alexander Folk | Convenience Store Clerk |
| Rainbow Borden | Holdup Man |
| Harper Roisman | Old Man in Library |
| Sid Hillman | Librarian |
| Wanda-Lee Evans | Nurse in Messinger’s Room |
| Wanda Christine | Station Nurse |
| E.J. Callahan | Waiter at Johnnie’s |
| Tudi Roche | Messinger’s Daughter |
| David Moreland | Frank |
| Messinger’s Son-in-Law | |
| Kristina Malota | Hannah |
| Messinger’s Granddaughter | |
| Mik Scriba | Construction Worker |
| Nick Offerman | Construction Worker |
| Peter Spellos | Mack Truck Driver |
| Jim Kline | Store Clerk |
| Cherene Snow | Sewing Woman |
| Keaton Tyndall | Hannah’s Friend |
| Kylie Tyndall | Hannah’s Friend |
| Amy Brenneman | Angel in library at computers (uncredited) |
| Cabran E. Chamberlain | Angel In Library (uncredited) |
| Tanya Douglas | Student (uncredited) |
| Andrew Frankel | Medic (uncredited) |
| Alexander Gould | Little Boy (uncredited) |
| Spencer Kayden | Woman In Library (uncredited) |
| Aymara Limma | Girl Lover in Car (uncredited) |
| Steve Mora | Construction Worker (uncredited) |
| Elisabeth Shue | Pregnant Woman (uncredited) |
| Jimi Wheeler | Library Angel (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
This movie was received well, accumulating 10 award wins and 14 nominations. It includes an extensive cast, with Nicolas Cage enacting the role of Seth, Meg Ryan playing Dr. Maggie Rice, and Andre Braugher portraying Cassiel. Others in the cast include Dennis Franz as Nathaniel Messinger, Colm Feore as Jordan Ferris, Robin Bartlett as Anne, Johanna Merlin as Teresa Messinger, Sarah Dampf as Susan, Rhonda Dotson as Susan’s Mother, and Nigel Gibbs as the Doctor, among others.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: San Francisco Public Library Main Branch – 100 Larkin Street, Civic Center, San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.7790819
- Longitude: -122.4157961
- Place ID: ChIJd2spnJuAhYARhkuvhLCp3us
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Big Bear Lake, Big Bear Valley, San Bernardino National Forest, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.256049
- Longitude: -116.9293112
- Place ID: ChIJXeAIYMSzxIARQ17_nmGFnP0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Big Bear Lake, California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Johnie’s Coffee Shop – 6101 Wilshire Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0633305
- Longitude: -118.3615932
- Place ID: ChIJrTGWbzy5woAR8iDm9NlgP3c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 6101 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Terminal Annex – 900 North Alameda Street, Chinatown, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0580556
- Longitude: -118.2356589
- Place ID: ChIJvd7Pm0TGwoARW9Z1_KrwC34
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Terminal Annex Heliport, 900 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Crestline, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.2419509
- Longitude: -117.2855993
- Place ID: ChIJI2bbPJdQw4ARDDba8iKtntg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Crestline, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
