The movie “Mope” released in 2019 is a dramatic biography with shades of comedy. It is based on the real-life story of Steve Driver and Tom Dong, two ambitious characters who work in the porn industry and aspire to achieve fame but end up infamous. The film was directed by Lucas Heyne with main roles played by Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Kelly Sry, and Brian Huskey.
Where it Filmed?
The main filming location for “Mope” was Los Angeles, California in the USA. Unfortunately, the specific dates of the filming are not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Nathan Stewart-Jarrett | Steve Driver / porn actor |
| Kelly Sry | Tom Dong / porn actor |
| Brian Huskey | Eric Long / porn director |
| Max Adler | Chris / Eric’s assistant |
| Tonya Cornelisse | Tampa |
| Clayton Rohner | David / Steve’s father |
| David Arquette | Rocket / porn director |
| Peggy Dunne | Melissa / Steve’s Stepmom |
| Marc Barnes | Tony |
| Angel Cardenas | Treetop / porn actor |
| Nash Carter | Kayla / porn actress |
| Chris Cock | Chris Cock |
| Annie Cruz | Nora / porn actress |
| Summer Day | Treasure / porn actress |
| Alice Frost | Pam |
| Chance Guess | Dude 1 |
| John Haegele | Wiz / porn actor |
| Nic Harris | Dirk |
| Amber Ivy | Kylie |
| Kasey Keys | Movie Store Employee |
| Stephen Kilcullen | Johnnie Panties |
| Jim Legman | Jim Legman |
| Garrett Lloyd | Tucker |
| Cindy Lucas | Angela / porn actress |
| Morgan Marinoff | Porn Shop Clerk |
| Paulina Michaels | Dream Woman |
| Norah Nova | Amy |
| Jim Powers | Jim Lane |
| Layla Price | Kim |
| Michael Q. Schmidt | Harvey Rude |
| Michael Traynor | Doug |
| Dylan Vox | Trevor |
| Randy Wayne | Ricky Cucumber |
| Kay Wilson | Cute Bar Girl |
| Steve Driver | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Eric John | Eric (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film concludes with a heartfelt tribute, “For Herbert.” Herbert Wong was the real name of Tom Dong, one of the main characters in the movie.
- There’s a factual error towards the end of the film. Steven Driver is seen obsessively watching an Asian martial arts film before his violent rampage, but in reality, he was watching the 2005 film “Kingdom of Heaven,” specifically a scene depicting a violent battle.
- The 2007 film “Head Case 3” is referenced in the movie “Mope”.
- One impactful quote from Steve Driver in the film is, “This whole city is one giant butthole waiting to be fucked.”
Geo Location Details
- 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
