Instant Karma (1990) Filming Locations and Cast Details

Instant Karma (1990) Filming Locations and Cast Details

This piece focuses on the movie “Instant Karma” from 1990. It’s about where the film was shot, who was involved and some behind-the-scenes information. This drama and romance film is a notable work of director Roderick Taylor. Actor Craig Sheffer played protagonist Zane, a troubled TV series writer, alongside co-stars like Annette Sinclair and Orson Bean delivering distinctive performances. Dive in to know more interesting facts about this movie.

Where it Filmed?

The movie, “Instant Karma”, was filmed at several locales across the globe. Some of these include the Hollywood Hills, Hollywood Freeway, and Downtown in Los Angeles, California, USA. Raleigh Studios (5300 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood) and 600 Mesquit Street, Los Angeles, were also filming spots for the movie. As for the filming timeline, the production kicked off on January 23, 1989 and wrapped up in March of the same year.

Cast Details

Cast Name Role
Craig Sheffer Zane
Annette Sinclair Amy
Orson Bean Dr. Berlin
Hedy Lamarr Movie Goddess (archiveFootage)
Alan Blumenfeld Oscar Meyer
Kristina Wotkyns Cindy
Ashley Quaine Janet
James Gallery Jerry
David Cassidy Reno
Larry B. Scott Clapper Boy
Steve Fuji Boom Man
Gino Conforti Director
William Smith Pop
Rick Diamond 1st A.D.
Chelsea Noble Penelope
Tiffanie Poston Laura
Brigitte Burdine Suzy
Rebekka Armstrong Jamie
Marty Ingels Jon Clark
Richard LePore Radcliff
Blackie Dammett Ed Poliski
Gary Burden Jesus Man
Catherine M. Cummings Shakra Zula
Doug Steindorff Stoned Husband
Danny Lee Clark Steve Elias
Sarah Buxton Kathy
John Lacy Lucius
Sandy Newlands Dancer
Keri Jo Chapman Dancer
Gail Villegas Dancer
Craig Taylor Rock ‘n’ Roll P.I. Cameraman (uncredited)

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Trivia and Facts

  • The movie falls under the Drama & Romance genre, making it an hour and 41-minute session of engrossing storytelling.
  • Along with directing the film, Roderick Taylor also took part in its writing process, sharing the writer’s credit with Bruce A. Taylor and Dale Rosenbloom.
  • Beyond the main starcast, there’s a huge list of actors like Hedy Lamarr (archive footage), Alan Blumenfeld, Kristina Wotkyns, Ashley Quaine etc. who added essence to the plot.
  • The movie was released on April 27, 1990 in the United States of America.
  • The film was carried out under production companies ‘Desert Wind’ and ‘Rosenbloom Entertainment’.
  • The movie showcased the journey of protagonist Zane, an insecure TV screenwriter, who falls for a beautiful extra named Penelope, portrayed by a top-notch performance by Annette Sinclair.
  • The movie budget was estimated to be around $1,800,000.

Geo Location Details

  • Location Name: Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Latitude: 34.1099298
    • Longitude: -118.3362293
    • Place ID: ChIJx-6t1Py-woARwmCYDqelJfE
    • Map Link: Google Map
    • Place Address: Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, CA, USA
    • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Location Name: Hollywood Freeway, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Latitude: 34.1007746
    • Longitude: -118.3161934
    • Place ID: EiNIb2xseXdvb2QgRnd5LCBMb3MgQW5nZWxlcywgQ0EsIFVTQSIuKiwKFAoSCZvmcBG8v8KAERNoiT0Y6_DSEhQKEgm_eVIEB7_CgBHk-r2XZ5p69g
    • Map Link: Google Map
    • Place Address: Hollywood Fwy, Los Angeles, CA, USA
    • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Location Name: Raleigh Studios – 5300 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Latitude: 34.0833403
    • Longitude: -118.3159845
    • Place ID: ChIJq6pqKre4woAR9kuB31TlMng
    • Map Link: Google Map
    • Place Address: 5300 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
    • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Location Name: Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Latitude: 34.055691
    • Longitude: -118.2487702
    • Place ID: ChIJAf09JTTGwoARIKmlGd9S_iY
    • Map Link: Google Map
    • Place Address: Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
    • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Location Name: 600 Mesquit Street, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Latitude: 34.0381134
    • Longitude: -118.2294099
    • Place ID: Eio2MDAgTWVzcXVpdCBTdCwgTG9zIEFuZ2VsZXMsIENBIDkwMDIxLCBVU0EiMRIvChQKEgmZeBd4IsbCgBEM4r2BkIZxEBDYBCoUChIJ_eKXQSLGwoARs01mDNGBNAM
    • Map Link: Google Map
    • Place Address: 600 Mesquit St, Los Angeles, CA 90021, USA
    • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

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