Glitter, a drama and music movie released in 2001, tells the story of a budding singer who navigates the complexities of the music industry and personal relationships after finding stardom. Directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall and showcasing the acting talent of stars like Mariah Carey, Max Beesley, and Da Brat, this article contains information about where the movie was filmed, as well as intriguing backstage facts and trivia.
Where it Filmed?
Glitter was filmed in multiple locations. Parts of the movie were shot at the iconic World Trade Center and around New York City in the United States. Meanwhile, other parts of the film were made in Canada, specifically in Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario, with scenes filmed at the local Copps Coliseum. Filming took place over approximately two months, from July 27, 2000 to September 30, 2000.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mariah Carey | Billie Frank |
| Max Beesley | Julian Dice |
| Da Brat | Louise |
| Tia Texada | Roxanne |
| Valarie Pettiford | Lillian Frank |
| Ann Magnuson | Kelly |
| Terrence Howard | Timothy Walker |
| Dorian Harewood | Guy Richardson |
| Grant Nickalls | Jack Bridges |
| Eric Benét | Rafael |
| Padma Lakshmi | Sylk |
| Don Ackerman | Peter |
| Ed Sahely | Francois |
| Carmen Wong | Rose |
| James Allodi | Video Director |
| Mauricio Rodas | Chico |
| Marcia Bennett | Caseworker |
| Abdul Shawish | Iranian Cabbie |
| Chris Tessaro | Stage Manager |
| Isabel Gomes | Young Billie |
| Courtnie Beceiro | Young Roxanne |
| Lindsey Pickering | Young Louise |
| Kim Roberts | Mrs. Wilson |
| Bill Sage | Billie’s Father |
| Brian Heighton | Photographer |
| Matthew Olver | Photographer |
| J.C. Kenny | Colleen Bennett |
| Jamia Eaton | Sheba |
| Emanuel Arruda | Martin |
| Claire Burton | Photographer at Nightclub |
| Kyle Thrash | Young Boy |
| Sonya Hensley | Homeless Woman |
| Derek Ritschel | Production Assistant |
| Kevin Keith | B-Boy |
| Novie Edwards | B-Girl |
| Dan Chameroy | Gary |
| Anthony Ashbee | Maitre d’ |
| Tanya Kim | News Reporter |
| Jeni Anderson | Club Girl |
| José Arias | Manny |
| Michael Egan | Phone Booth Boy |
| Judi Mark | Demo Tape Woman |
| Kate McNeil | Karen Diana |
| Mark McLean | Lillian’s Band Member |
| John T. Davis | Lillian’s Band Member |
| Rich Brown | Dice’s Band Member |
| Richard Brown | Dice’s Band Member |
| Dan Sutcliffe | Billie’s Dancer |
| Mike Jackson | Billie’s Dancer |
| Amy Todd | Billie’s Dancer |
| Craig Estrella | Billie’s Band Member |
| Carlos M. Morgan | Billie’s Band Member |
| Pharaoh Lambert | Billie’s Band Member |
| Andrew Craig | Billie’s Band Member |
| Joe Heslip | Billie’s Band Member |
| Simon Craig | Billie’s Band Member |
| David Meinke | Music Video Dancer |
| Martin Samuel | Music Video Dancer |
| Rhett George | Music Video Dancer |
| Louis Paquette | Music Video Dancer |
| Takeshi Yamamoto | Breakdancer |
| Corrie Daniel | Breakdancer |
| Paul Cantuba | Breakdancer |
| Tony Thompson | Breakdancer |
| Jamie Greco | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Halbert Hernandez | Man on Street (uncredited) |
| Carlos Jahsir | Limelight Patron (uncredited) |
| Daniel Koenig | Dancer (extra) (uncredited) |
| Michael Stevens | Record Party Patron (uncredited) |
| Rolando J. Vargas | Limelight B-Boy (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is referred to as a drama and a musical.
- Glitter runs for 1 hour and 44 minutes.
- The movie was released on September 21st, 2001 in the USA.
- Apart from Mariah Carey, Max Beesley and Da Brat, the movie featured other artists such as Tia Texada, Valarie Pettiford, Ann Magnuson, Terrence Howard, Dorian Harewood, Grant Nickalls, Eric Benét, Padma Lakshmi, Don Ackerman, Ed Sahely, Carmen Wong, and James Allodi.
- Mariah Carey plays the main character, Billie Frank.
- The movie received 3 awards and was nominated 10 times.
- The movie script was written by Cheryl L. West and Kate Lanier.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: World Trade Center, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7118011
- Longitude: -74.0131196
- Place ID: ChIJ-4MbiBlawokR5ixJ4E8Km5c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: World Trade Center, New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- 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: Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.2590278
- Longitude: -79.87225
- Place ID: ChIJ76le7JybLIgRS94CRtzUVWU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 101 York Blvd, Hamilton, ON L8R 3L4, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.2557206
- Longitude: -79.8711024
- Place ID: ChIJj3feJ2yYLIgRIQ7f2Fbuais
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
