Defying Gravity is a movie released in 1997 revolving around drama and romance themes. This write-up discusses where the filming of the movie took place and the actors involved in it. Read on to know more facts and trivia about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in two main locations in the USA, specifically in Los Angeles and San Bernardino, California. The exact dates of filming aren’t provided.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Daniel Chilson | John ‘Griff’ Griffith |
| Niklaus Lange | Todd Bentley |
| Don Handfield | Pete Bradley |
| Linna Carter | Denetra Washington |
| Seabass Diamond | Matthew ‘Doogie’ McDougal |
| Lesley Tesh | Heather |
| Ryan Tucker | Gary Buchanan |
| Laura Fox | Mrs. Bradley |
| Matt Steveley | Stewart ‘Stewy’ Hanson |
| David Tuchman | Logan Franklin |
| Jess Martell | Scotty |
| Katrina Holden Bronson | Rachel |
| Jeffrey Hiner | Will |
| Michael Angelo | Sam |
| Marie Charles | Regina |
| Tammy Lynch | Tina |
| Erika Cohen | Det. Horne |
| Bob Peterson | Professor |
| Nita Genoveva | Doctor |
| Allyson Golob | Receptionist |
| Brian Farber | Trip |
| Alan Olifson | Scooter |
| Peter Sanders | Tony |
| John Deleski | Travis |
| Hugh Benjamin | Jonesy |
| Eric Scott | Steinman |
| Chris Lehmann | Cooper |
| Mark Jodoin | Pauly |
| Bradley David | Garfield |
| Dan Butcher | Shep |
| Greg Money | Pledge #1 |
| Danny Roth | Pledge #2 |
| Chuck Snay | Garrett |
| Erik Jirak | Wayne |
| Cameron Trousdale | Young boy |
| Steven Burrill | Smitty |
| Scott Roth | Field reporter |
| Kevin Spirtas | Bartender |
| Robert Peterson | Professor |
| Sandra Varaques | Red Head Lesbian On Telephone (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Multiple scenes that were initially filmed did not make the final cut. One scene included an interview with a character named Sam, who was part of the news clip about Todd’s bashing viewed by the fraternity. The audiences never got to know Sam as this scene ended up on the editing room floor.
- A continuity error is present in the movie: Griff leaves Pete’s house barefoot in one scene but is later seen exiting the door wearing white socks.
- The movie features several references to the 1966 series, Star Trek.
Geo Location Details
- 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
- Location Name: San Bernardino, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1083449
- Longitude: -117.2897652
- Place ID: ChIJ87j94n1Tw4ARjcKHjHjGZyg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Bernardino, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
