Greendale is a 2003 film which falls under the Musical and Drama genres. Directed and written by Neil Young, the movie explores the lives of the inhabitants of a fictional small town Greendale. The film stars notable actors such as Sarah White, Eric Johnson and Ben Keith.
Where it Filmed?
The entire movie was shot in various picturesque locations scattered across California, USA. Some prominent areas include Pescadero, Woodside, Mendocino, La Honda, and Half Moon Bay.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sarah White | Sun Green |
| Eric Johnson | Jed Green / Devil |
| Ben Keith | Grandpa Green |
| Erik Markegard | Earth Brown |
| Elizabeth Keith | Grandma Green |
| Pegi Young | Edith Green |
| James Mazzeo | Earl Green |
| Paul Supplee | Officer Carmichael |
| Sydney Stephan | Widow |
| John Ashcroft | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Osama bin Laden | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Tom Ridge | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
Trivia and Facts
Greendale not only focused on a musical and dramatic approach but also captured real-life, small-town struggles and situations. The characters came alive through the performances of Sarah White as Sun Green, Eric Johnson as Jed Green/Devil, and Ben Keith as Grandpa Green. Neil Young played a dual role in the movie as the director as well as the writer, contributing to its unique storyline and execution. One interesting detail is the appearance of Neil Young himself under the pseudonym Bernard Shakey, playing Wayne Newton. Additionally, the film made a significant connection in popular culture by being referenced in the 2005 film Broken Flowers. The movie has a runtime of approximately 87 minutes and was distributed by Shakey Pictures and Lookout Management.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Woodside, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.4299388
- Longitude: -122.2538557
- Place ID: ChIJs62M-xukj4ARHw5rfMCOzpQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Woodside, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Mendocino, California, USA
- Latitude: 39.3076744
- Longitude: -123.7994591
- Place ID: ChIJM-tWPGuygYARO7PAQfKXD9Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mendocino, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: La Honda, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.3190255
- Longitude: -122.274227
- Place ID: ChIJvWVi3NSuj4ARGXJqMNMJoVE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: La Honda, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Half Moon Bay, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.4635519
- Longitude: -122.4285862
- Place ID: ChIJC8sZCqULj4ARVJvnNcic_V4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Half Moon Bay, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
