“Nurse Betty” is a movie from 2000, blending comedy and crime genres. This film is directed by Neil LaBute and tells the story of a widow, played by Renée Zellweger, who develops a post-traumatic obsession with a soap star, portrayed by Greg Kinnear. The supporting cast includes Morgan Freeman and Chris Rock. We will delve into the filming locations and some interesting trivia regarding the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Nurse Betty” was mainly shot at several different locations. It includes scenes filmed at the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, USA and the 2nd Street Tunnel in Los Angeles, California. The Saharan Motor Hotel on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood also served as one of the shooting sites. Additionally, some parts of the movie were shot in Rome, Italy. Lastly, the famous Stahl House in Los Angeles, also known as Case House 22, featured in the film. The filming took place from December 7, 1998, to March 22, 1999.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Morgan Freeman | Charlie |
| Renée Zellweger | Betty |
| Chris Rock | Wesley |
| Greg Kinnear | Dr. David Ravell |
| Aaron Eckhart | Del |
| Tia Texada | Rosa |
| Crispin Glover | Roy |
| Pruitt Taylor Vince | Ballard |
| Allison Janney | Lyla |
| Kathleen Wilhoite | Sue Ann |
| Elizabeth Mitchell | Chloe |
| Susan Barnes | Darlene |
| Harriet Sansom Harris | Ellen |
| Lee Sung Hi | Jasmine |
| Laird Macintosh | Dr. Lonnie Walsh |
| Steven Gilborn | Blake |
| Jenny Gago | Mercedes |
| Sheila Kelley | Joyce |
| Matthew Cowles | Merle |
| Wayne Tippit | Doctor |
| George D. Wallace | Grandfather |
| Lesley Woods | Grandmother |
| Cynthia Martells | Chief Nurse |
| Alfonso Freeman | ER Doctor |
| Kevin Rahm | Friend #1 |
| Steven Culp | Friend #2 |
| Deborah May | Gloria Walsh |
| Tina Smith | Waitress |
| Steve Franken | Administrator |
| Kelwin Hagen | Deputy |
| Dona Hardy | Woman Patient |
| Paul Threlkeld | Grip |
| Jack Jacobson | Stagehand |
| Stacy Haiduk | Soap Opera Nurse (scenesDeleted) |
| Christopher McDonald | Duane Cooley (scenesDeleted) |
| Greg Bronson | Diner Patron (uncredited) |
| Rebeca Cristian | Hospital patient (uncredited) |
| Michelle Carmen Gomez | Woman at Bar (uncredited) |
| Toby Linz | Sue Ann’s Son (uncredited) |
| Nikky Smedley | Silhouettist (uncredited) |
| Hillary Straney | Woman in Hotel (uncredited) |
| Jenny Wade | Diner Waitress (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Nurse Betty” was released on August 30, 2000, in France.
- It is a critically acclaimed movie that has won 5 awards and received 14 nominations.
- Besides Renée Zellweger, Greg Kinnear, Morgan Freeman, and Chris Rock, the cast also includes notable actors like Aaron Eckhart, Tia Texada, Crispin Glover, and others.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 36.2678855
- Longitude: -112.3535253
- Place ID: ChIJFU2bda4SM4cRKSCRyb6pOB8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: 2nd Street Tunnel between Hill and Figueroa, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9159694
- Longitude: -118.2827366
- Place ID: EiNTIEZpZ3Vlcm9hIFN0LCBMb3MgQW5nZWxlcywgQ0EsIFVTQSIuKiwKFAoSCSlJB06RNd2AEVkdFatB4sxtEhQKEgkT2ifcXcfCgBH0CEYlb98v4g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Saharan Motor Hotel – 7212 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0978005
- Longitude: -118.3474655
- Place ID: Eiw3MjEyIFN1bnNldCBCbHZkLCBMb3MgQW5nZWxlcywgQ0EgOTAwNDYsIFVTQSIxEi8KFAoSCf3uOLHYvsKAEZ9amv5sAJGTEKw4KhQKEgnPyEQ8CrzCgBHJWmKjJBAvIA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 7212 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Stahl House, Case House 22 – 1635 Woods Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.100541
- Longitude: -118.3702879
- Place ID: ChIJcx6y15S-woARttspuggfxpA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1635 Woods Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90069, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
