The movie “Jackpot,” released in the year 2001, is a combination of drama and comedy genres. The film tells the story of Sunny Holiday, a hopeful singing star, leaving his wife and baby aside to set off on a nine-month tour of various desolate towns, chasing his version of the American Dream. The film stars Jon Gries, Daryl Hannah, and Garrett Morris. In this article, we will discover where the film was shot, the key filming dates, and some intriguing details about the movie, its backdrop, and actors involved.
Where it Filmed?
“Jackpot” was shot in various locations in the United States. The primary filming locations include Oxnard, California; Los Angeles County, California; San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California; California, USA; and Las Vegas, Nevada. These locations shaped the backdrop of the movie, giving it a genuine and realistic cinematic appearance. The major filming dates, however, are not available at the moment.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jon Gries | Sunny Holiday / Glen Allen Johnson |
| Daryl Hannah | Bobbi |
| Garrett Morris | Lester Irving |
| Patrick Bauchau | Santa Claus / Voice of Sevon |
| Adam Baldwin | Mel James |
| Rosie O’Grady | Sweet Dreams |
| Larry W. Hunter | Mini Mart Clerk |
| Peggy Lipton | Janice |
| Suzanne Krull | Sneezy Waitress |
| Dig Wayne | Never My Love |
| Mac Davis | Sammy Bones |
| Larry Pennell | Truck Driver |
| Toni Oswald | Truck Stop Waitress |
| Crystal Bernard | Cheryl |
| Tia Matza | Vicky |
| Camellia Clouse | Tangerine |
| Ashley Cohen | Sunny Cheerleader One |
| Kelly Cohen | Sunny Cheerleader Two |
| David Cannizzarro | Karaoke Jockey |
| Ricky Trammell | Candy |
| Allen Fawcett | Karaoke Jockey |
| Joe Bays | Nevada State Trooper Two |
| Rick Overton | Roland |
| Chip Godwin | Dwight |
| Motel Clerk | |
| Mark Polish | Sad Eyes |
| Anthony Edwards | Tracy |
| Frank Payne | The Big Man (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
1. The movie “Jackpot” has a running time of 1h 37min and holds a rating of R, which is generally advised for restricted viewer audiences.
2. The film’s director was Michael Polish, and it was written by both Mark Polish and Michael Polish.
3. The film is known to have won 2 awards and received 1 nomination.
4. An interesting fact from one of the karaoke bar scenes, Garrett Morris’s character proposes to a man to sing “Baby Don’t Get Hooked On Me” by Mac Davis, who in reality, the man was Mac Davis himself.
5. The movie, with a budget estimate of $480,000, made $806 in its opening weekend in the United States.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Oxnard, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1975048
- Longitude: -119.1770516
- Place ID: ChIJn2clE-ZN6IARRbZe-sBJgFk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Oxnard, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles County, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3871821
- Longitude: -118.1122679
- Place ID: ChIJMc1kAdMq3YARKjm9z9YofYM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles County, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: California, USA
- Latitude: 36.778261
- Longitude: -119.4179324
- Place ID: ChIJPV4oX_65j4ARVW8IJ6IJUYs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1825782
- Longitude: -118.4396756
- Place ID: ChIJS-aUy7WXwoAR9xDH_WpN5Pk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Fernando Valley, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 36.171563
- Longitude: -115.1391009
- Place ID: ChIJ0X31pIK3voARo3mz1ebVzDo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
