The movie “Get Rich or Die Tryin'” was released in 2005, and it tells the story of an inner city drug dealer who decides to stop his life of crime and start pursuing his passion for rap music. The main roles were played by Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson as “Marcus”, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as “Majestic”, and Joy Bryant as “Charlene”. Here, you will explore where the movie was filmed and discover some fun facts and trivia about this compelling film.
Where it Filmed?
“Get Rich or Die Tryin'” was filmed in several locations around the world. Among its filming sites include the Wasaga Beach and Toronto in Ontario, Canada. The movie was also shot in New York City, USA and at the Ardmore Studios on Herbert Road, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland. Another filming location was in Canada. The film was shot from April 11, 2005, lasting until June 2005.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje | Majestic |
| Joy Bryant | Charlene |
| Omar Benson Miller | Keryl |
| Tory Kittles | Justice |
| Terrence Howard | Bama |
| Ashley Walters | Antwan |
| Marc John Jefferies | Young Marcus |
| Viola Davis | Grandma |
| Sullivan Walker | Grandpa |
| Serena Reeder | Katrina |
| Bill Duke | Levar |
| Mpho Koaho | Junebug |
| Russell Hornsby | Odell |
| Joseph Pierre | Uncle Deuce |
| Ryan Allen | Uncle Roy |
| Zainab Musa | Marcus’ Relative |
| Brendan Jeffers | Marcus’ Relative |
| Anastasia Hill | Marcus’ Relative |
| Shawn Singleton | Marcus’ Relative |
| Leon | Slim |
| Rhyon Nicole Brown | Young Charlene |
| Lenno Britos | Carlos Delgato |
| Paulino Nunes | Detective |
| Arnold Pinnock | Detective |
| Steve Cruz | Rodrigo |
| Frank Pellegrino | Detective Doyle |
| Bubba | Easy / Coke Dealer |
| Walter Alza | Raoul |
| Jer O’Leary | Valdez |
| Jorge Berrio | Cash Counting Machine Operator |
| Pedro Miguel Arce | Cash Counting Guard |
| Mercedez De Castro | Woman |
| Martha Chaves | Woman |
| Pedro Salvín | Man |
| Beatriz Pizano | Rodrigo’s Mom |
| Arlene Duncan | Judge Juvenile Court |
| Charles Anthony Burks | Car Salesman |
| Roland Rothchild | Marcus’ Lawyer |
| Brian Paul | Doctor |
| George Randolph | School Security Guard |
| Conrad Bergschneider | Prison Guard |
| Tommy Chang | Store Owner |
| Vivian Lee | Store Owner’s Wife |
| David Collins | Priest |
| Ethan James Duff | New Jerseyite |
| Malik Barnhardt | Gun Salesman |
| Michael Miller | Dangerous |
| Don Ritchie | Emergency Room Doctor |
| Jean Daigle | Prison Corrections Officer |
| Steve Prempeh | Young Antwan |
| Cinam Zee | Young Kid |
| Shane Smith | Young Kid |
| P.J. Fuller | Young Kid |
| Andrea Grant | Charlene’s Mother |
| Victor Gomez | Tito |
| George Ghali | Landlord |
| Rogue Johnston | Coin Fiend |
| Michael Colonnese | Raoul’s Younger Friend |
| Mike Santana | Fiend |
| Benz Antoine | Ray Wilmore |
| Mantee Murphy | Canary Cook |
| Quancetia Hamilton | Canary Waitress |
| Dan Duran | Journalist |
| Destan Owens | Charlene’s Friend |
| Jerome White | Photographer |
| Bazil Williams | Teacher |
| Juliette Nurse | Teacher |
| Dave Naughton | Prison Tattoo Artist |
| Lloyd Coke | Majestic Thug |
| Roger Moore | Majestic Thug |
| Philip Akin | Reverend |
| Niguel Henry | Mourner |
| Dalecia Davis | Neighborhood Kid |
| Venice Grant | Hot Girl |
| Linda Boahen | Party Girl |
| Shana Williams | Party Girl |
| Jessica Rose Lengyell | Party Girl |
| Patricia McPherson | Party Girl |
| Tracey Johnson | Party Girl |
| Christopher Armstrong | Party Boy |
| Randy Brookes | ND Thug |
| Luis Fino | Studio Engineer |
| Sean Croft | Ray Wilmore’s Bodyguard |
| Paulina Berger | Receptionist |
| Bruce McFee | Security Guard |
| Wes Williams | Security Guard |
| Lawrence Bayne | Security Guard |
| Boyd Banks | Prison Solitary Guard |
| Marlon Smith | Young Majestic Thug |
| Arnold Djulius | Young Majestic Thug |
| Jerome Kerr | Young Majestic Thug |
| Jahvan Caesar | Young Majestic Thug |
| Jamal Caesar | Young Majestic Thug |
| Roy McKay | Young Majestic Thug |
| Paul McKay | Young Majestic Thug |
| Mark McKay | Young Majestic Thug |
| Tristan Martin | Young Majestic Thug |
| Renee Miller | Young Majestic Hottie |
| Keneisha Brown | Monique |
| Paul De La Rosa | Baliff |
| Angelica Mengana | Reporter |
| Kenneth Priestman | Diner Paramedic |
| Barry Moffatt | Diner Paramedic |
| Joe Boyes | Diner Paramedic |
| Stefania Vammaro | Gangster’s Girlfriend |
| DeAdra P. Mickel | Check Cashier |
| Anarosa Peguero | Check Cashier / Drug Addict |
| Denia Brache | Cashier |
| Richardson Desil | Gun Store Bouncer |
| Kevin Belnavis | Neighborhood Thug |
| Atif Lanier | Neighborhood Thug |
| Paul D. Coleman Jr. | Neighborhood Thug |
| Basil Gibbs | Pelham Hall Security Guard |
| Rashaad Robert Devore | Subway Man |
| Troy Oliver Patterson | Marcus Crew Guy |
| Balford Gordon | Marcus Crew Guy |
| Zachary Augustine | Marcus Crew Guy |
| Scott Neil | Marcus Crew Guy |
| Keifer John | Marcus Crew Guy |
| Mark Alexander | Marcus Crew Guy |
| Leaford Lewis | Marcus Crew Guy |
| Anwan Ekpo | Marcus Crew Guy |
| Jason Moore | Marcus Crew Guy |
| Angus Bishop | Marcus Crew Guy |
| Allan Alexander | Marcus Crew Guy |
| Marlon Hull | Marcus Crew Guy |
| Daveed Ramsay | Teenage Thug |
| Matlok | Teenage Thug |
| James Ockimey | Teenage Thug |
| Gerard Adimando | Neighborhood Resident (uncredited) |
| Alex Aquino | Manuel (uncredited) |
| Livingstone Beaumont | Principal (uncredited) |
| Lloyd Booker | Neighborhood Man (uncredited) |
| Vinny Cuevas | Barber Shop Patron (uncredited) |
| Scoot DeVille | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Momo Dione | Street Thug (uncredited) |
| Josaine I. Espinal | Barbershop Customer (uncredited) |
| Malcolm Goodwin | Shaarocks (uncredited) |
| Dorly Jean-Louis | Shanelle Club Babe (uncredited) |
| Garett Knights | Protester (uncredited) |
| Rona Leon | Party Girl (uncredited) |
| Shareef McIntosh | Extra (uncredited) |
| Maria Olivares | Neighbor (uncredited) |
| Gloria Parks | Dominican Hottie (uncredited) |
| Burton Perez | Miguel (uncredited) |
| Marcelo Pinero | Manuel (uncredited) |
| Anthony M. Pizzuto | Protester (uncredited) |
| Mikie Da Poet | Italian thug (uncredited) |
| Stephanie Rodriguez | Extra (uncredited) |
| Melisanne Russo | Vendor (uncredited) |
| Alexander Shapcott | Guy at Concert (uncredited) |
| Jeshua Vargas | Driver (uncredited) |
| Mykelti Williamson | Charlene’s Stepfather (uncredited) |
| Shane Wright | Hot Girl (uncredited) |
| Michael Yare | Sound Engineer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Movie Name: Get Rich or Die Tryin’
- Release Year: 2005
- Genres: Biography, Crime
- Release Date: 09 Nov 2005 (Canada)
- Running Time: 1 hour and 57 minutes
- Director: Jim Sheridan
- Writer: Terence Winter
- Main Cast: 50 Cent (Marcus), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Majestic), Joy Bryant (Charlene)
- Awards: 6 wins & 3 nominations
- Reviews: Received 306 User and 95 Critic reviews
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Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 44.52372279999999
- Longitude: -80.00330009999999
- Place ID: ChIJJb-CgleAKogROUasEBnL41Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Wasaga Beach, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.653226
- Longitude: -79.3831843
- Place ID: ChIJpTvG15DL1IkRd8S0KlBVNTI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Toronto, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Ardmore Studios, Herbert Road, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
- Latitude: 53.196698
- Longitude: -6.1249014
- Place ID: ChIJWSWEbtanZ0gRHKkTr9FMPYA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Herbert Rd, Killarney, Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
- Location Name: Canada
- Latitude: 56.130366
- Longitude: -106.346771
- Place ID: ChIJ2WrMN9MDDUsRpY9Doiq3aJk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Canada
- Timezone: America/Regina
