The movie “Just Like the Son” (2006) is a drama that runs for 1 hour and 26 minutes. The story centers around a petty thief’s mentoring of a seemingly orphaned child. It takes a dramatic turn when the thief kidnaps the child from a foster home and drives him cross-country to his sister’s house in Texas. The movie was written and directed by Morgan J. Freeman, and the stars include Mark Webber, Antonio Ortiz, and Brendan Sexton III. This article will elaborate on the locations where the film was shot, who played what role, and interesting trivia and facts about the film and the production process.
Where it Filmed?
“Just Like the Son” was shot at various locations in the United States. Parts of the film were filmed in New York City, New York. Some scenes were also shot in Newark, New Jersey, and Wilmington, North Carolina. More specific filming dates have not been released.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mark Webber | Daniel |
| Antonio Ortiz | Boone |
| Rosie Perez | Mrs. Ponders |
| Dylan Blue | Chris |
| Bruce MacVittie | Bill |
| Adrian Martinez | Glen |
| Bill Ladd | Fair Worker |
| Allen McCullough | Detective |
| Chris McKinney | Highway Patrol |
| Eva Kaminsky | Mrs. Brown |
| Cara Reid | Kelly |
| Frankie Shaw | Brenda |
| Scott Graham | Wayne |
| Roxanne Fox | Charlotte |
| Peggy Gormley | Social Worker |
| Phyllis Somerville | Judge |
| J.R. Rodriguez | Fair Officer #1 |
| Shawn Parsons | Fair Worker #2 |
| Mia Clarke | Diner Patron (uncredited) |
| Jason Andrew O’Malley | FBI Agent (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
There are some fun facts and trivia related to the movie. This film marks the feature film debuts of actors Frankie Shaw and Eva Kaminsky. The film also had an estimated budget of $1,500,000. Additionally, this film is not just a simple drama. It covers deep topics like adoption and cross-country journeys, making it a movie with meaningful content.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Newark, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.735657
- Longitude: -74.1723667
- Place ID: ChIJHQ6aMnBTwokRc-T-3CrcvOE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Newark, NJ, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 34.2103894
- Longitude: -77.8868117
- Place ID: ChIJ1a7rDaL1qYkRMjAJhDhJZl4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Wilmington, NC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
