This is a retelling of two movies: ‘High Frequency’ from 1998 and ‘High Fidelity’ from 2000. ‘High Frequency’ follows the life of an urban radio station in Los Angeles, with a cast including John Witherspoon and Marcus Chong. ‘High Fidelity’ is about a pop geek named Rob Gordon and his record store set in Chicago, with stars like John Cusack and Jack Black leading the cast. This article will explore behind-the-scenes facts and where both films were shot.
Where it Filmed?
High Frequency’ was filmed entirely in Los Angeles, California. In comparison, ‘High Fidelity’ was filmed in various locations in Chicago, Illinois. Some of the main shooting spots included North Milwaukee Avenue at Honore in Wicker Park, the Lane Technical High School on West Addison Street, and the Armitage Street Station. Other key shooting locations were Lounge Ax on North Lincoln Avenue, Music Box Theatre on North Southport Avenue, and the jazz club Green Mill Cocktail Lounge on North Broadway Avenue. Some scenes were also filmed on North State Street in Marina City, Kinzie Street Bridge, and North Damen in Wicker Park.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| John Witherspoon | Wes Thomas |
| Marcus Chong | Jordan Barnes |
| A.J. Johnson | Venom |
| Deon Richmond | Coffee Boy |
| Cory Tyler | Terrence |
| Michael Colyar | Warm Daddy |
| Paul Mooney | Love Doctor |
| Iona Morris | Nubian Princess |
| Joe Clair | MC Nappy |
| Roxanne Reese | Renee |
| Willard E. Pugh | Dale |
| Aonika Laurent | Monica |
| David Labiosa | Jace |
| Bill Hollis | Mr. Anthony |
| Kimberly Brooks | Tasha |
| Alan F. Smith | Attractive Guy |
| Kris Iyer | Dakota |
| Robin Montague | Contestant #1 |
| Esther Hyun | Contestant #2 |
| Melanese Way | Contestant #3 |
| Crystal Jenious | Contestant #4 |
| Leslie Soule | Contestant #5 |
| Phina Oruche | Sexy Woman |
| Tyna Andrews | Employee |
| Kimberly Battles | Miss Big Booty ’95 |
| Greg Bird | Radio Executive #1 |
| Almayvonne | Powell |
| Thomas Draper | FCC Guy |
| Tom Drapers | FCC Executive |
| Will Gill Jr. | Homeless Guy #1 |
| Rob Gomes | Food Stamp Ricky |
| Adina Howard | Performer |
| Freez Luv |
Trivia and Facts
- In ‘High Fidelity,’ the record store’s interior where Rob Gordon worked was actually a studio set, not the inside of the shop located on North Milwaukee Avenue.
- John Dillinger, a well-known criminal, was shot dead across from where one of the scenes was filmed — the Soiree Bar Lounge.
- Several scenes from ‘High Fidelity’ were shot at places with a rich history. The jazz club ‘Green Mill Cocktail Lounge’ was known to be an Al Capone hangout.
- Chicago’s giant ‘corncob’ towers are seen near the filming location in Marina City.
- The location where the character Rob proposes to Laura in ‘High Fidelity’ is a laid-back place called The Rainbo Club.
- In ‘High Frequency,’ many DVD copies are named “Da Station” instead of the movie’s original title.
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
