“Last Holiday” released in 2006 is an entertaining drama-comedy that captures the story of Georgia, a woman living a life full of unfulfilled desires. Her life takes a drastic turn when she learns about her terminal illness, quits her job, and embarks on a grand European adventure. The key roles in the movie are portrayed by stars like Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, and Timothy Hutton who bring alive the interesting characters.
Where it Filmed?
The visually appealing shots in “Last Holiday” were filmed in various locations marked by their unique ambiance. Majority of the shoot happened in the stunning locales of Pupp Hotel and Karlovy Vary, both located in the Czech Republic. Some scenes were also captured in the beautiful natural landscapes of Tirol in Austria. The crew also traveled to the USA, filming in New Orleans, Louisiana, and specifically at a location – 1210 Vallette St. The first day of shooting was on November 15, 2004.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Queen Latifah | Georgia Byrd |
| LL Cool J | Sean Williams |
| Timothy Hutton | Matthew Kragen |
| Giancarlo Esposito | Senator Dillings |
| Alicia Witt | Ms. Burns |
| Gérard Depardieu | Chef Didier |
| Jane Adams | Rochelle |
| Susan Kellermann | Gunther |
| Jascha Washington | Darius |
| Matt Ross | Adamian |
| Ranjit Chowdhry | Dr. Gupta |
| Michael Nouri | Congressman Stewart |
| Jaqueline Fleming | Tanya |
| Kendall Mosby | Anton |
| Chloe Bailey | Angie |
| Halle Bailey | Tina |
| Dan Ziskie | Dr. Thompson |
| Julia Lashae | HMO Administrator |
| Werner Richmond | Reverend |
| Emeril Lagasse | Emeril Lagasse |
| Erica Edwards | Salesgirl |
| Margaret Mungai | Salesgirl |
| Shirl Cieutat | Lady Moocher |
| Donna Denley | Nurse |
| Maria Mason | Receptionist |
| Lana Likic | Dress Shop Saleswoman |
| Camille Hunt | Dress Shop Saleswoman |
| Ellen Savaria | Mrs. Stewart |
| John Wilmot | Bank Officer |
| Jessie Terrebonne | Flight Attendant |
| Randall Sims | Flight Attendant |
| Susan Levitas | First Class Flight Attendant |
| Vladimír Kulhavý | Taxi Driver |
| Zina Blahusova | Grand Dame |
| Petr Vanek | Felipe |
| Lucie Vondrácková | Marie |
| Noel le Bon | Gambini |
| Lucie Brezovská | Brigitta |
| Daniel Cech | Pupp Waiter |
| Vanessa Gendron | Pupp Waiter |
| Tomás Mechácek | Ski Instructor |
| David O’Kelly | Maitre D’ |
| Alban Klose | Base Jump Instructor |
| Kyle Pecoraro | French Fry Kid |
| Alena Otradovcova | Croupier |
| Smokey Robinson | Smokey Robinson |
| Karri Benoit | Smokey’s Singers |
| Amon Bourne | Smokey’s Singers |
| Jan Unger | Taxi Driver |
| Jirí Zeman | Pupp Head Waiter |
| Barbora Fiserová | Massage Therapist |
| Andrew Le | Store Clerk |
| Jeff Becker | Heavyset Guy |
| Mary-Ann Falgout | Reporter |
| Keith Toups | Cat Scan Tech |
| Jaroslav Vízner | English Gentleman |
| Tomás Jerábek | Puppeteer |
| MJ McGrath | Flight Attendant |
| Ramsey Gbelawoe | Georgia’s Cook |
| E. Lorraine Scott | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir Director |
| Craig Adams | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Alvin Batiste Jr. | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Dion Campbell | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Lois DeJean | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Hilda Dejoie | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Lydia Duncan | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Edmonia Haley | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Ruby Haley | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Onassis Jones | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Tyrone Jones | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Deona Kelly | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Katteri Kelly | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Brenton Landrum | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Jermaine Landrum | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Ozzie Lennox Jr. | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Sylvester McDowell | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Henrietta Peterson | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Timothy Ray | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Tonia Scott-Coleman | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Sharon Schaeffer | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Chris Singer | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Donieta Webb | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Stella Webb | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Damon Williams | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Tiffany Williams | Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir |
| Joshua Braud | Extra (uncredited) |
| Kurston Carter | Streetcar rider (uncredited) |
| Susan Love Foster | Plane Passenger (uncredited) |
| Russell M. Haeuser | Restaurant Customer (uncredited) |
| Cody Juneau | Co-Worker (uncredited) |
| Spencer Kayden | Streetcar Rider (uncredited) |
| Cynthia LeBlanc | Streetcar Rider (uncredited) |
| Elton LeBlanc | Streetcar Rider (uncredited) |
| Anne Palermo | Clinic Receptionist (uncredited) |
| Stephen Rue | Mayor Dean (uncredited) |
| Gary Michael Smith | Co-Worker (uncredited) |
| Mervyn Warren | Keyboard Player for Smokey Robinson (uncredited) |
| Avery White | Department Supervisor (uncredited) |
| Michael Wozniak | Bank Patron (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is a delightful mix of comedy and drama, running for a total duration of 1 hour 52 minutes.
- It was released on January 13, 2006, in Canada.
- The talented director, Wayne Wang, guided the overall visual storytelling of the film.
- Part of the creative scriptwriting team were Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman, and J.B. Priestley.
- Other notable actors in the movie include Giancarlo Esposito, Alicia Witt, Gérard Depardieu, Jane Adams, and Susan Kellermann.
- The film earned significant recognition with 7 award nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Pupp Hotel, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
- Latitude: 50.2197563
- Longitude: 12.8785317
- Place ID: ChIJgx7-h1uZoEcRVBPlSbx8a7c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mírové nám. 2, 360 01 Karlovy Vary-Karlovy Vary 1, Czechia
- Timezone: Europe/Prague
- Location Name: Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
- Latitude: 50.2318521
- Longitude: 12.8719616
- Place ID: ChIJQ02pXUCZoEcR0DHUQ4qvSyg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Karlovy Vary, Czechia
- Timezone: Europe/Prague
- Location Name: Tirol, Austria
- Latitude: 47.2537414
- Longitude: 11.601487
- Place ID: ChIJvZXdim96d0cRT6aEn0VVfs0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tyrol, Austria
- Timezone: Europe/Vienna
- Location Name: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 29.95106579999999
- Longitude: -90.0715323
- Place ID: ChIJZYIRslSkIIYRtNMiXuhbBts
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New Orleans, LA, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: 1210 Vallette St, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 29.9431154
- Longitude: -90.0494197
- Place ID: ChIJWYhTTkSmIIYRX_tqFRBO8ow
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1210 Vallette St, New Orleans, LA 70114, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
