High Crimes (2002) Filming Locations and Cast Details

High Crimes (2002) Filming Locations and Cast Details

The movie named High Crimes was filmed in 2002. It was about a successful lawyer, portrayed by Ashley Judd, who defends her husband, played by Jim Caviezel, after he was arrested for the murders in El Salvador in 1988. Besides the plot, this article also includes information about its filming locations and interesting trivia about the movie.

Where it Filmed?

The filming of High Crimes took place in various cities across the United States and Mexico which include Burbank, California, USA; Sierra de los Ajos, Bavispe, Sonora, Mexico; Alameda, California, USA; Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico, and San Francisco, California, USA. The filming started on Nov 29, 2000 and concluded on Mar 30, 2001.MV5BMTY5MDY1MjA4Ml5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTYwMjA3Nzc3. V1 QL75 UX820

Cast Details

Cast Name Role
Ashley Judd Claire Kubik
Morgan Freeman Charles W. Grimes
Jim Caviezel Tom Kubik / Sgt. Ron Chapman
Adam Scott Lt. Terrence Embry
Amanda Peet Jackie
Bruce Davison Brig. Gen. Bill Marks
Tom Bower FBI Agent Mullins
Juan Carlos Hernández Maj. James Hernandez
Michael Gaston Maj. Lucas Waldron
Jude Ciccolella Col. Farrell
Emilio Rivera Salvadoran Man
Michael Shannon Troy Abbott
John Billingsley Lie Detector Coach
Dendrie Taylor Lola
Paula Jai Parker Gracie
John Apicella Franklin
Dawn Hudson Lt. Col. LaPierre
Samuel Sheng Josh
Florence Regina Nurse
Julie Remala Lisa Stenstrom
Kyle T. Heffner San Francisco Judge
Joe Mazza San Francisco D. A.
Wayne Terry Bartender
Maureen McVerry Female Attorney
Anthony C. Jackson Male Attorney #2
Julia Mendoza Givens
Ray Hanis Jr. Cook
Don Bajema Mr. Arguer
Edith Bryson Mrs. Arguer
Rusty Mahmood Mahmood
Don J. Byron FBI Agent
Saiba Roberts FBI SWAT Guy
Adam Segen General’s Aide
Eddie Santiago Guard #1
Arlen Escarpeta Guard #2
Lucas Ford Guard #3
Andrew Wesely Marine
Alex Nesic Bailiff
Cynthia Shope Court Stenographer
Stephen Jared Military Guard #1
Randy Mulkey Military Guard #2
Karen Kahn Reporter #1
Paul Ghiringhelli Reporter #2
Elaine Corral Kendall Reporter #3
Danny Freeman Reporter #4
Linda Laing Reporter #5
Lee Whittaker Student in San Salvador
Alicia Kepler Mother Holding Baby
Andy Arness FBI SWAT Team Member (uncredited)
Al Burke Biker (uncredited)
Cabran E. Chamberlain Marine (uncredited)
James Cotner Delivery Man (uncredited)
Roger Ferreira TV Producer (uncredited)
Jake Hanson Marine (uncredited)
Jake Hanson Marine (uncredited)
Bradley James Military Officer (uncredited)
Larry Laverty FBI SWAT Team Member (uncredited)
James Marshall Law Court Door Guard (uncredited)
Meghan McLeod Receptionist (uncredited)
Melissa Molinaro Soldier’s Girlfriend (uncredited)
Jeffrey Moon Corp. Detective (uncredited)
C. Andrew Nelson Captain Peck (uncredited)
Daniel Oestreich Marine Juror / Captain (uncredited)
Jimmy Olea Lawyer (uncredited)
Alex Procopio Marine Guard (uncredited)
Brian Toth Marine (uncredited)

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Trivia and Facts

  • “High Anxiety”, a 1977 movie also had significant filming locations in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California.
  • The director of “High Anxiety” was Mel Brooks and featured actors like Madeline Kahn, Harvey Korman, Cloris Leachman, and Barry Levinson.
  • It parodied Alfred Hitchcock movies, and Hitchcock reportedly laughed out loud at a tracking shot of the film crashing through a window.
  • “High Anxiety” located one of its key scenes at Hyatt Regency in San Francisco’s financial district, also visible in The Towering Inferno in the 70s.
  • The homage to Vertigo was filmed at Fort Point, beneath the Golden Gate Bridge.
  • The ‘Institute for the Very, Very Nervous’ shown in the film is actually Mount St Mary’s College in Los Angeles.
  • The park scene parodied “The Birds” was shot at Brookside Park, Pasadena.
  • In “High Crimes”, Ashley Judd, Morgan Freeman, and Jim Caviezel appeared in the leading roles.
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    Geo Location Details

    • Location Name: Sierra de los Ajos, Bavispe, Sonora, Mexico
      • Latitude: 30.4800084
      • Longitude: -108.9404979
      • Place ID: ChIJNWGTD4Xb2oYRq04L3CycFGo
      • Map Link: Google Map
      • Place Address: 84360 Bavispe, Sonora, Mexico
      • Timezone: America/Hermosillo
    • Location Name: Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
      • Latitude: 19.4326077
      • Longitude: -99.133208
      • Place ID: ChIJB3UJ2yYAzoURQeheJnYQBlQ
      • Map Link: Google Map
      • Place Address: Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
      • Timezone: America/Mexico_City
    • Location Name: San Francisco, California, USA
      • Latitude: 37.7749295
      • Longitude: -122.4194155
      • Place ID: ChIJIQBpAG2ahYAR_6128GcTUEo
      • Map Link: Google Map
      • Place Address: San Francisco, CA, USA
      • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

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