The 2005 movie, “Marilyn Hotchkiss’ Ballroom Dancing & Charm School”, is a comedy-drama that centers on a widowed man seeking a lost love and navigating a complicated life. Major roles were played by John Goodman as Steve Mills, Elden Henson as Young Steve Mills/Samson, and Robert Carlyle as Frank Keane. This article discusses filming locations, shoot dates and interesting facts about the making of the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot at multiple locations across California, USA. These include Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Los Angeles, and Pasadena. Detailed filming dates have not been provided.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| John Goodman | Steve Mills |
| Elden Henson | Young Steve Mills / Samson |
| Robert Carlyle | Frank Keane |
| Sean Astin | Kip Kipling |
| Teresa Johnston | Kate Collmary |
| Kelley Parker | Young Lisa Gobar |
| Chance Michael Corbitt | Peter Jelliffe |
| Maria Parkinson | Miss Parkinson |
| Camryn Manheim | Lisa Gobar |
| Octavia Spencer | Ayisha Lebaron |
| Marisa Tomei | Meredith Morrison |
| Ian Abercrombie | Evrin Sezgin |
| Phillip Gott | Geeky Blond Dancer |
| Allen Walls | Euro Dancer |
| Lori Harmon | Chatty Redhead |
| Dawn Balkin | Sally Ann |
| Maggie Baird | Linda Sue |
| Donnie Wahlberg | Randall Ipswitch |
| Sonia Braga | Tina |
| Mary Pat Gleason | Natasha |
| Charmane Crain | Blonde Dancer |
| Sue Jin Song | Sympathetic Dancer |
| Georgia Simon | Bespectacled Dancer |
| Mary Steenburgen | Marienne Hotchkiss |
| Destiny Edmond | Leelee |
| Nadia Lewis | Lori |
| Adam Arkin | Gabe Difranco |
| David Paymer | Rafael Horowitz |
| David St. James | Cameron McGee |
| Miguel Sandoval | Matthew Smith |
| Ernie Hudson | Blake Rische |
| Greg Serano | Officer #1 |
| Greg Collins | Paramedic #1 |
| Liz Burnette | Paramedic #2 |
| Tom Dahlgren | Sy Cranwinkle |
| Patricia Fraser | Marilyn Hotchkiss |
| Kate Mulligan | Mrs. Mills |
| Harry Shearer | Promo Announcer |
| Matthew Thomas Craig | Ideal Son |
| Audree Chapman | Perfect Mother |
| Solana Green | Ideal Girl |
| Cliff Emmich | Doorman |
| Rachel Winfree | 60’s Sign-In Lady |
| Eric Schranz | Freckle-Faced Boy |
| Stephanie Shell | Screechy Girl |
| Frank Borin | Buff Brenner |
| Gina Russell | Girl with Sharp Voice |
| Hal B. Klein | Travel Guy |
| Lyfe | Freeway (uncredited) |
| Carryl Lynn | Wife (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by Randall Miller and co-written by Miller and Jody Savin.
- Other key cast members include Sean Astin as Kip Kipling, Teresa Johnston as Kate Collmary, and Kelley Parker as Young Lisa Gobar.
- The film had one award nomination and has been rated as PG-13.
- The film has a runtime of 1hr 44 min and was released on January 12, 2006, in the Netherlands.
- It has reportedly received a total of 77 user reviews and 36 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- 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: Eagle Rock, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1391256
- Longitude: -118.2140017
- Place ID: ChIJaXll8uHDwoAR1gg8awJyneM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Highland Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1155037
- Longitude: -118.1843709
- Place ID: ChIJkzLWzA_EwoARcH361q4VTEA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Pasadena, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1477849
- Longitude: -118.1445155
- Place ID: ChIJUQszONzCwoARSo_RGhZBKwU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pasadena, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
