“Pay It Forward” is a drama movie released on 2nd February 2001. The film features prominent actors like Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt, and Haley Joel Osment in leading roles. It is notable for where it was shot, the characters involved, and fascinating behind-the-scenes details.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed across different locations in the United States. These include Las Vegas in Nevada and Portland in Oregon. Filming took place in specific sites like Coronado High School and Centennial High School in Nevada, St. Johns Bridge in Oregon, and the Bradbury Building in Downtown Los Angeles, California. The production was filmed between 14th February and 10th April 2000.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kevin Spacey | Eugene Simonet |
| Helen Hunt | Arlene McKinney |
| Haley Joel Osment | Trevor McKinney |
| Jay Mohr | Chris Chandler |
| Jon Bon Jovi | Ricky McKinney |
| Angie Dickinson | Grace |
| David Ramsey | Sidney Parker |
| Gary Werntz | Mr. Thorsen |
| Colleen Flynn | Woman on Bridge |
| Marc Donato | Adam |
| Kathleen Wilhoite | Bonnie |
| Liza Snyder | Michelle |
| Jeannetta Arnette | Nurse |
| Tina Lifford | Principal |
| Loren D. Baum | Rough Kid #1 |
| Nico Matinata | Rough Kid #2 |
| Zack Duhame | Rough Kid #3 |
| Shawn Pyfrom | Shawn |
| Alexandra Kotcheff | Alexandra |
| Bradley White | Jordan |
| Christi Colombo | Christi |
| Justin Parsons | Justin |
| Myeshia Dejore Walker | Myeshia |
| Brenae Suzanne Davey | Brenae |
| Andrew Patrick Flood | Andy |
| Tameila N. Turner | Tameila |
| Julian Correa | Julian |
| Patricia Deanda | Change Girl |
| Ryan Berti | Hallway Kid #1 |
| Gabriela Rivas | Hallway Kid #2 |
| Carrick O’Quinn | Man in Window |
| Stephanie Feury | Sandra |
| Bernard White | Cop |
| Tom Bailey | Liquid Man #1 |
| Ron Keck | Lowlife #1 |
| John Powers | Lowlife #2 |
| Bob McCracken | Creepy Middle-Aged Man |
| Frank Whiteman | Doctor |
| Eugene Osment | Cop Who Gives Directions |
| Kendall Tenney | Male Newscaster |
| Sue Tripathy | Female Newscaster |
| Rusty Meyers | News Stand Guy |
| Leslie Dilley | The Governor |
| Cynthia Ettinger | (unconfirmed) |
| Joe Rampino | Bar patron |
| Stacy Bellew | School Girl (uncredited) |
| Rebeca Cristian | Battered woman (uncredited) |
| Johnny Drocco | Stripper’s Boyfriend (uncredited) |
| Jeremy Dunn | Diner Patron (uncredited) |
| Sebastian Feldman | Looky Lou (uncredited) |
| Ian Hodgkinson | Vampiro (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Ryan Keating | Stranded Motorist (uncredited) |
| Lana Kinnear | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Dustin Knouse | Student / Baseball Player (uncredited) |
| Billie Perkins | Restaurant patron (uncredited) |
| Paul Rausmussen | Animal-Imitator (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Pay It Forward” was released in 2000 and has a run time of approximately 2 hours and 3 minutes.
- The film is classified as PG-13.
- It was directed by Mimi Leder and the script was written by Catherine Ryan Hyde and Leslie Dixon.
- The movie stars Kevin Spacey as Eugene Simonet, Helen Hunt as Arlene McKinney, and Haley Joel Osment as Trevor McKinney.
- Jay Mohr, Jim Caviezel (as James Caviezel), Jon Bon Jovi, Angie Dickinson, David Ramsey, Gary Werntz, Colleen Flynn, Marc Donato, Kathleen Wilhoite, Liza Snyder, and other supporting actors were also part of the cast.
- The film was well-received, winning one award and receiving four nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 36.171563
- Longitude: -115.1391009
- Place ID: ChIJ0X31pIK3voARo3mz1ebVzDo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Coronado High School, 1001 Coronado Center Dr, Henderson, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 35.9944795
- Longitude: -115.1115274
- Place ID: ChIJ-anO5ZbpyIARPW9hA2pLvVY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1001 Coronado Center Dr, Henderson, NV 89052, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: St. Johns Bridge, Portland, Oregon, USA
- Latitude: 45.5853347
- Longitude: -122.7645286
- Place ID: ChIJt8HECv0HlVQRA7LjKxgNU60
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: St. Johns Bridge, 8600 NW Bridge Ave, Portland, OR 97203, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Centennial High School, 10200 W Centennial Pkwy, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 36.2790255
- Longitude: -115.3193005
- Place ID: ChIJS4ibrGSTyIARs5_olkBgSLo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 10200 W Centennial Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89149, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
