Love Letters is a movie from 1983 that journeys into the life of a young woman, an emerging radio personality, who explores her mother’s love affair history and embarks on a similar path with a married man. The film lets you peek into behind-the-scenes happenings and trivia. The film features an array of talented artists with Jamie Lee Curtis, Bonnie Bartlett, Matt Clark, and more in pivotal roles.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Love Letters predominantly happened at various locations in California, USA. A few key locations were 412 Carroll Canal, Venice; Venice Foursquare Church, 1400 Riviera Ave, Venice; John’s Market, 316 S Venice Blvd, Venice; and 4th Street & Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica. A portion of the film also got shot at KPFK Radio, North Hollywood, Los Angeles. Filming was carried out in the year 1982.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jamie Lee Curtis | Anna |
| Bonnie Bartlett | Maggie / Anna’s mother |
| Matt Clark | Chuck / Anna’s father |
| James Keach | Oliver / Anna’s lover |
| Bud Cort | Danny |
| Amy Madigan | Wendy |
| Brian Wood | Frank |
| Phil Coccioletti | Ralph Glass |
| Larry Cedar | Jake |
| Michael Villella | Oliver’s client |
| Jeff Doucette | Hippie #1 |
| Sally Kirkland | Hippie #2 |
| Betsy Toll | Marcia Newell |
| Lyman Ward | Morgan Crawford |
| Shelby Leverington | Edith |
| Scott Henderson | Paul |
| Robin Thomas | Girl at radio station |
| Michelle Cundey | Anna / Young |
| Rance Howard | Joseph Chesley |
| Annabelle Larsen | Fundraiser Attendee (uncredited) |
| Joseph Leavengood | Fundraiser Attendee (uncredited) |
| Daniel Will-Harris | Music Critic (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Despite requiring multiple nude scenes, Jamie Lee Curtis agreed to do the film for a mere US $25,000. She viewed it as a chance to break away from the horror movie genre which her career was predominantly about at that time.
- A noticeable goof occurred in the film where Amy Madigan plays pool with Jamie Lee Curtis. Amy Madigan mistakenly strikes a striped ball first rather than the cue ball on two occasions, which contradicts the rules of the game.
- The film is looped in the movie connections of “Police Academy/Children of the Corn/This Is Spinal Tap/Love Letters”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: 412 Carroll Canal, Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9851196
- Longitude: -118.4665689
- Place ID: ChIJRXMRSLy6woARXnyDDJE0Vi8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 412 Carroll Canal, Venice, CA 90291, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Venice Foursquare Church – 1400 Riviera Ave, Venice, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9892597
- Longitude: -118.4689801
- Place ID: ChIJc544zbi6woARvLw2yvaoDXw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1400 Riviera Ave, Venice, CA 90291, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: John’s Market – 316 S Venice Blvd, Venice, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9855422
- Longitude: -118.4676136
- Place ID: ChIJ626tF7y6woARwCUjMNSA-VI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 316 S Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 4th Street & Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.00404109999999
- Longitude: -118.4815119
- Place ID: EjU0dGggU3QgJiBPY2VhbiBQYXJrIEJsdmQsIFNhbnRhIE1vbmljYSwgQ0EgOTA0MDUsIFVTQSJmImQKFAoSCX_00A_UusKAEbUw5kX0CyumEhQKEgl_9NAP1LrCgBG1MOZF9AsrphoUChIJ1aWSz9GkwoARTMdDIwh69F8aFAoSCcfHvEIGu8KAEdBplTb0wD47IgoN25pEFBXxJ2G5
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4th St & Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: KPFK Radio, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1866635
- Longitude: -118.3877732
- Place ID: ChIJ0TEA7NOVwoARtPDh3nGzOC0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
