This article is about a 2003 film called “Cradle 2 The Grave,” directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak and written by John O’Brien and Channing Gibson. The movie follows the story of a jewel thief whose daughter is kidnapped after he steals a prized collection of black diamonds. This simple write-up will provide information about the movie’s filming locations, the timing of the shoots, and offer some interesting trivia and facts about its production.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Cradle 2 The Grave” was filmed in a number of locations. Some of the scenes were captured at the Barwick Studios located at 4585 Electronics Place, Los Angeles, California, and others in Southern California. Major portion of the film were also shot at the Los Angeles Subway System and the Pershing Square MTA Subway Station in Los Angeles. The Lincoln Heights Jail at 401 N. Avenue 19, Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, was another filming site. As for when the movie was filmed, the shooting took place between March 11, 2002, and April 2002.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jet Li | Su |
| DMX | Anthony Fait |
| Anthony Anderson | Tommy |
| Kelly Hu | Sona |
| Tom Arnold | Archie |
| Mark Dacascos | Ling |
| Gabrielle Union | Daria |
| Michael Jace | Odion |
| Drag-On | Miles |
| Paige Hurd | Vanessa |
| Paolo Seganti | Christophe |
| Richard Trapp | Douglas |
| Ron Yuan | Laser Tech |
| Woon Young Park | Bald Enforcer |
| Marcus Young | Ling’s Hitman |
| Stephen Quadros | Prison Guard Vogel |
| Beth Gains | 911 Operator |
| Gwen McGee | Subway Driver |
| Roxana Brusso | Vanessa’s Nanny |
| ‘Doc’ Newman | Odion’s Bodyguard |
| Paolo Mastropietro | Fight Club Doorman |
| Martin Klebba | Fight Announcer |
| Shawn Hollinger | Fight Club Bookie |
| Tim Storms | Referee |
| Randy Couture | Fighter #8 |
| Hector Echavarria | Ultimate Fighter |
| Tito Ortiz | Ultimate Fighter |
| Tom McCleister | Fight Club Fan |
| Andre Ware | Pinky Ring Man |
| Larry Joshua | Cop in Vault |
| Chic Daniel | SWAT Cop |
| John Dohle | SWAT Cop |
| Jake Muxworthy | Paramedic |
| Matt Baker | Motorcycle Rider |
| Daniel Dae Kim | Visiting Expert |
| Doug Spearman | African Buyer |
| Julie du Page | French Buyer |
| Hari Dhillon | Pakistani Buyer |
| Peter J. Lucas | Russian Buyer |
| Erik Betts | African Financial Consultant (uncredited) |
| Anthony Boco | Armored Car Guard #1 (uncredited) |
| Troy Brenna | Broken Arm Cage Fighter (uncredited) |
| Aaron Brumfield | Guard (uncredited) |
| Chris Butler | Officer #2 (uncredited) |
| Arnold Chon | Cage Fighter (uncredited) |
| Michael Cunio | Motocross Rider (uncredited) |
| Kevin John Goff | Spectator (uncredited) |
| Kevin Grevioux | Prison Guard (uncredited) |
| Mark Hicks | Cage Fighter (uncredited) |
| Lisa Jammal | Cocktail Server (uncredited) |
| William L. Johnson | Black Diamond Carrier Armored Driver (uncredited) |
| Chuck Liddell | Cage Fighter (uncredited) |
| Nikki Martin | Ring Girl (uncredited) |
| Chi McBride | Jump Chambers (uncredited) |
| Richie Parker | Pinky Ring Man #1 (uncredited) |
| Bob Perry | Bodyguard (uncredited) |
| Ungenita Prevost | Ring Girl (uncredited) |
| Gary Rodriguez | Precision Driver (uncredited) |
| D.Y. Sao | Hip Hop Dancer (uncredited) |
| Vanessa Thomson | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Aaron Toney | Spectator (uncredited) |
| Garrett Warren | Cage Fighter (uncredited) |
| Natasha Yi | Club Girl (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
1. The film was also released with the original title “Maranap Paathaiyil” in 2003
2. The film is 1 hour 41 minutes long and it falls under the genre of Action and Crime.
3. The movie was released in Canada on 28th February 2003.
4. Some of the main characters in the film are Su (played by Jet Li), Anthony Fait (played by DMX), and Tommy (played by Anthony Anderson).
5. The film received a total of 6 nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Barwick Studios – 4585 Electronics Place, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1451116
- Longitude: -118.2762525
- Place ID: ChIJqcLKnWDAwoARA5VgHsl7kao
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4585 Electronics Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Pershing Square MTA Subway Station, Pershing Square, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0484275
- Longitude: -118.2515702
- Place ID: ChIJAaTDP0vGwoARxN6WuMDGg70
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pershing Square, 500 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Lincoln Heights Jail – 401 N. Avenue 19, Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0777971
- Longitude: -118.2251117
- Place ID: ChIJj32fdYzGwoARiJg1PrY43kM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 421 N Ave 19, Los Angeles, CA 90031, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
