Pleasantville is a film from 1998. This movie shows the story of two teenagers from the ’90s who mysteriously end up in a ’50s sitcom. During this article, you’ll find out where the movie was filmed, who participated in it, and other intriguing details behind the scenes.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting locations for “Pleasantville” varied across different parts of California. The team filmed in Petaluma and Sacramento, also using educational establishments like Valencia High School in Valencia and John Burroughs Middle School, located in Los Angeles. Additionally, some parts of the movie were shot in Santa Clarita. The filming happened from March 1, 1997, to July 2, 1997.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| William H. Macy | George |
| Joan Allen | Betty |
| Natalie Ramsey | Mary Sue |
| Kevin Connors | Bud |
| Jeff Daniels | Mr. Johnson |
| Tobey Maguire | David |
| Heather McGill | Girl in School Yard |
| Paul Morgan Stetler | College Counselor |
| Denise Dowse | Health Teacher |
| McNally Sagal | Science Teacher |
| Jane Kaczmarek | David’s Mom |
| Giuseppe Andrews | Howard |
| Reese Witherspoon | Jennifer |
| Marissa Ribisi | Kimmy |
| Jenny Lewis | Christin |
| Justin Nimmo | Mark |
| Kai Lennox | Mark’s Lackey #1 |
| Jason Behr | Mark’s Lackey #2 |
| Don Knotts | TV Repairman |
| Robin Bissell | Commercial Announcer (voice) |
| Harry Singleton | Mr. Simpson |
| John Ganun | Fireman #1 |
| Paul Walker | Skip |
| Dawn Cody | Betty Jean |
| Maggie Lawson | Lisa Anne |
| Lela Ivey | Miss Peters |
| Jim Patric | Tommy |
| Marc Blucas | Basketball Hero |
| Stanton Rutledge | Coach |
| Jason Maves | Paper Boy |
| Charles C. Stevenson Jr. | Dr. Henderson |
| Nancy Lenehan | Marge Jenkins |
| Weston Blakesley | Gus |
| Jim Antonio | Ralph |
| J.T. Walsh | Big Bob |
| Danny Strong | Juke Box Boy |
| Laura Carney | Bridge Club Lady |
| Dan Gillies | Fireman #2 |
| Marley Shelton | Margaret |
| Erik MacArthur | Will |
| Adam Carter | Boy in Soda Shop |
| David Tom | Whitey |
| Johnny Moran | Pete |
| Jeanine Jackson | Woman |
| J. Patrick Lawlor | Thug |
| James Keane | Police Chief Dan |
| Luke Burnyeat | Town Citizen (uncredited) |
| Brando MacLure | Skateboarder (uncredited) |
| John Mccormick | Milkman (uncredited) |
| Guy Richardson | Townsperson (uncredited) |
| Randy Springer | Townsperson (uncredited) |
| Joseph Benjamin Stewart | High School Kid (uncredited) |
| Ty Taylor | Thug (uncredited) |
| Meredith Thomas | Girl in Soda Shop (uncredited) |
| Jennifer Tolkachev | Girl on Street (uncredited) |
| Jack Vale | Thug (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Pleasantville” is a PG-13 film running for 2 hours and 4 minutes, falling under the genre of comedy and drama.
- It was released on October 23, 1998, in the USA.
- The movie was directed and written by Gary Ross.
- The star cast of the movie includes William H. Macy, Joan Allen, and Natalie Ramsey, among others.
- “Pleasantville” was nominated for three Oscars and bagged another 18 wins and 42 nominations in other categories.
- Some special mentions for acting roles are given to Tobey Maguire (David), Reese Witherspoon (Jennifer), and Jeff Daniels (Mr. Johnson).
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Petaluma, California, USA
- Latitude: 38.232417
- Longitude: -122.6366524
- Place ID: ChIJTQx0woxKhIAR8mItZDW4_6s
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Petaluma, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Valencia High School – 27801 Dickason Drive, Valencia, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.4421187
- Longitude: -118.5623693
- Place ID: ChIJlaOeZPZ9woAR1CoI1X2z3Eg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 27801 Dickason Dr, Valencia, CA 91355, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Sacramento, California, USA
- Latitude: 38.5815719
- Longitude: -121.4943996
- Place ID: ChIJ-ZeDsnLGmoAR238ZdKpqH5I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sacramento, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: John Burroughs Middle School – 600 S. McCaddon Place, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0643022
- Longitude: -118.3367675
- Place ID: ChIJB_yeuee4woARv9T2qp_tua8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 600 McCadden Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90020, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Santa Clarita, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3916641
- Longitude: -118.542586
- Place ID: ChIJJxjVrDOGwoARSNYFc-CPSlY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Clarita, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
