Enemy of the State is an action-thriller movie released in 1998. It involves a lawyer who becomes a target of a corrupt politician and his N.S.A. goons after accidentally receiving crucial evidence of a politically motivated crime. The main stars of the movie are Will Smith, Gene Hackman, and Jon Voight.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was extensively shot at various locations. The filming took place at Connecticut Avenue in Washington DC, Canter’s Deli and Chasen’s Restaurant in Los Angeles and West Hollywood respectively, and in the city of Baltimore, Maryland. The filming process started on the 5th of November, 1997 and finished on the 6th of April, 1998.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Will Smith | Robert Clayton Dean |
| Gene Hackman | Edward Lyle / Brill |
| Jon Voight | Thomas Brian Reynolds |
| Lisa Bonet | Rachel F. Banks |
| Regina King | Carla Dean |
| Stuart Wilson | Congressman Sam Albert |
| Laura Cayouette | Christa Hawkins |
| Loren Dean | Hicks |
| Barry Pepper | David Pratt |
| Ian Hart | Bingham |
| Jake Busey | Krug |
| Scott Caan | Jones |
| Jason Lee | Daniel Zavitz |
| Gabriel Byrne | Brill |
| James Le Gros | Jerry Miller |
| Dan Butler | Shaffer |
| Jack Black | Fiedler |
| Jamie Kennedy | Jamie |
| Jacob Chambers | Davis |
| Alexandra Balahoutis | Martha |
| Anna Gunn | Emily Reynolds |
| Jascha Washington | Eric Dean |
| Carl Mergenthaler | Mike – Law Firm |
| Mattias Kraemer | Gas Station Cashier |
| Lillo Brancato | Young Worker |
| John Capodice | Older Worker #1 |
| Vic Manni | Vic – Old Mobster |
| T.R. Richards | Cook |
| Patsy Grady Abrams | Accident Bystander |
| Beatriz Mayoral | Reynolds’ Nanny |
| Kasey Lynn Quinn | Reynolds’ Daughter |
| Elizabeth Berman | Ruthie |
| Allison Sie | Hotel Desk Clerk |
| Grant Heslov | Lenny |
| John Cenatiempo | Young Mobster #1 |
| Joyce Flick Wendl | Waitress |
| Frank Medrano | Bartender |
| Albert Wong | Mr. Wu |
| John Haynes Walker | Fireman #1 |
| Lennox Brown | Tunnel Maintenance Worker |
| Martin Bosworth | Bike Messenger |
| Nancy Yee | Mrs. Wu |
| Robert Gersicoff | FBI Agent |
| Arnie Alpert | FBI Agent |
| Greg Collins | FBI Supervisor |
| Doug Roberts | Hijacked Car Driver |
| Larry King | Larry King |
| Warren Olney | TV Anchor #1 |
| Penny Griego | TV Anchor #2 |
| Eric Keung | Mambo Kitchen Worker #1 |
| David Han | Mambo Kitchen Worker #2 |
| Mandy Kriss | Reporter #1 |
| Noel Werking | Reporter #2 |
| Sam De Crispino | Reporter #3 |
| Wayne A. Larrivey | Doorman |
| Rhonda Overby | Field Reporter #1 |
| Lillie Shaw Hamer | Field Reporter #2 |
| Brenna McDonough | Field Reporter #3 |
| Callison Slater | Child #1 |
| Colin Brodie | Child #2 |
| Daniel Cano | Hallway Lawyer |
| Joy Ehrlich | Mom in Diner |
| Eric Olson | Aide #1 |
| Adam Karkowsky | Aide #3 |
| Steve Uhrig | Electronics Store Employee |
| Robyn Killian | Model #1 |
| Angelica Pamintuan | Model #3 |
| Charlie Curtis | Model #5 |
| Raichle Watt | Becky |
| Jason Welch | Pintero Kid #1 |
| Joshua Ward | Pintero Kid #2 |
| Pete Sutton | Dean House Cop |
| Robert O’Rourke | FBI Observer #1 |
| John Allendorfer | FBI Observer #2 |
| Henry Sandler | FBI Observer #3 |
| Chris Holt | Chris Holt |
| Crystal L. Bass | Stand-In (uncredited) |
| Jim Beatty | FBI Agent (uncredited) |
| Doug Blimline | Bellhop (uncredited) |
| Lee Boria | Teacher (uncredited) |
| Mark Byrne | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Brittany L. Carmichael | Daughter (uncredited) |
| Michael Chong | Shaffer’s reunion man (uncredited) |
| Clary Davison | Ferry Person (uncredited) |
| Mark Falvo | NSA Technician (uncredited) |
| Pamela Fischer | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Nancy Gassner-Clayton | ANA Hotel Maid (uncredited) |
| Nasi Glekas | Witness (uncredited) |
| Steve Gonzales | Mr. O’Brien (uncredited) |
| Seth Green | Selby (uncredited) |
| Gilley Grey | Firefighter #3 (uncredited) |
| Philip Baker Hall | Attorney Mark Silverberg (uncredited) |
| Eddie Hargitay | Paper Boy (uncredited) |
| Phil Hawn | NSA Civilian Technician (uncredited) |
| Paul Herman | Carlos (uncredited) |
| James Hunter | Computer Programmer (uncredited) |
| Spencer Kayden | Hotel Patron (uncredited) |
| Alvin Knight Sr. | Witness (uncredited) |
| Jeff Laass | Businessman in Hotel (uncredited) |
| Catherine Leahan | Reporter (uncredited) |
| David Lewin | Cafe Patron (uncredited) |
| Paul Majors | Doorman (uncredited) |
| Brian Markinson | Attorney Brian Blake (uncredited) |
| David L. Marston | Electronic Store Clerk (uncredited) |
| Alexis McCombs | Hotel Patron (uncredited) |
| Jason Robards | Congressman Phillip Hammersley (uncredited) |
| Robert Shepherd | Ferry person (uncredited) |
| Tom Sizemore | Boss Paulie Pintero (uncredited) |
| Philip Stamper | (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Star | FBI Agent (uncredited) |
| Adrienne Townes | Hotel Patron (uncredited) |
| Thomas Waligora | Shopper (uncredited) |
| Eric Alan Wendell | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Rodney D. West | Bystander (uncredited) |
| Jade Wu | Model (uncredited) |
| Steven Zlotnick | NSA Technician (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Will Smith played the role of Robert Clayton Dean in the movie.
- Gene Hackman was seen as Edward Lyle / Brill.
- Jon Voight played the character of Thomas Brain Reynolds.
- The movie bagged 5 wins and had 16 nominations in various categories.
- Lisa Bonet played the character of Rachel F. Banks.
- Directorship of the film was under Tony Scott and it was written by David Marconi.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Canter’s Deli – 419 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0789712
- Longitude: -118.361807
- Place ID: ChIJj4k9MDO5woARmGNCokL2xlg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 419 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Latitude: 39.2903848
- Longitude: -76.6121893
- Place ID: ChIJt4P01q4DyIkRWOcjQqiWSAQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Baltimore, MD, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Chasen’s Restaurant – 9039 Beverly Boulevard, West Hollywood, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0774131
- Longitude: -118.3894924
- Place ID: ChIJKdQ12Ku-woARZZ5Gf-mwplM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 9039 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- 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
