This is an overview of two popular movies: “Go | 1999” and “Go for Broke | 2002”. These movies are particularly known for their unique filming locations. “Go | 1999” was directed by Doug Liman featuring a diverse cast including Jay Mohr, Scott Wolf, and Katie Holmes. “Go for Broke | 2002” was directed by Jean-Claude La Marre, starring Pras Michel, Michael A. Goorjian, and LisaRaye McCoy. Here, you’ll learn more about where these movies were shot and some interesting trivia.
Where it Filmed?
“Go | 1999” was filmed predominantly around Los Angeles, California, and Nevada. Key locations include Jons Supermarket on South Central Avenue and several spots in Las Vegas such as the Riviera Hotel and Casino. The filming portrays an intricate story around supermarket clerks, showcasing Los Angeles in a light you might never have seen before.
“Go for Broke | 2002”, on the other hand, was filmed entirely in Los Angeles, California. The LA environment plays an integral part in portraying the story of two guys involved in a winning lottery ticket debacle.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Pras Michel | Jackson / Jackie |
| Bobby Brown | Jive |
| Glenn Plummer | Ramses |
| Ed Lauter | Warden Lessen |
| Jean-Claude La Marre | Mouse |
| Marcia Wright | C.O. Jarvis |
| Bergen Williams | Snatch |
| Ruthie Spiering | Big Momma |
| Julissa Marquez | Maria Conchita Sanchez Ramirez |
| head of Los Bonitas | |
| Erika Ringor | Red |
| Garry Guerrier | C.O. Fader |
| Anil Raman | Van Gogh |
| Kevin McGrath | Judge Price |
| Jamie McShane | Detective Ross |
| Liorah Stuchiner | Lottery Announcer |
| Cheryl Francis Harrington | Tiny |
| Norma Michaels | Old Lady |
| Yolanda Jo | Celia |
| Denyce Lawton | Venom |
| Nina Womack | Inmate #1 |
| Cheryl Tsai | Inmate #2 |
| Kyausha Simpson | Inmate #3 |
| Nicole Bush | Inmate #5 |
| Tom Milo | Sergeant |
| Clarence Major | Lawyer |
| Tanya Hubbard | Prison Teacher |
| Brendan Connor | Court Officer #1 |
| David Brown | Corrections Officer #3 |
| Jerry LaMothe | Corrections Officer #4 |
| William Lamar | C.O. Lewis |
| Joel King | Lottery Commissioner |
| Courtney Hathaway | Waitress |
| Brook Corbitt | Officer #1 |
| Daphne Austin | Inmate |
| Hiromi Nishiyama | Prisoner |
| Kira Madallo Sesay | Venom |
| Joann Socrates | Inmate (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
1. “Go | 1999” shares a fractured timescale similar to popular movies like Run Lola Run and Pulp Fiction.
2. The store featured in the movie “Go”, known as ‘Sons’, is actually titled ‘Jons Market’. The owner unexpectedly renovated the store with the location fee, and the filmmakers had to return it to its original state for the film.
3. “Go for Broke | 2002” has an intriguing plot where two friends purchase a winning lottery ticket, have it stolen, and then they get themselves arrested to retrieve it from the thief who’s now in prison.
4. Some describe the antics of “Go for Broke | 2002” as “Some Like it Hot” meets “Stir Crazy”.
5. In the credit roll of “Go for Broke | 2002”, you’d be surprised to see names like Bobby Brown.
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
