We’re taking a look at two popular 90s films: “Pump Up the Volume” (1990) and Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction” (1994). This will cover where these enthralling movies were shot, the specific roles played by actors like Christian Slater in “Pump Up the Volume” and John Travolta in “Pulp Fiction”, and interesting facts about both the films.
Where it Filmed?
Pump Up the Volume was filmed across multiple locations in California. These included Saugus High School and other parts of Saugus, Santa Clarita, and 27600 Haskell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. The filming started on November 27, 1989.
“Pulp Fiction” was shot around various locations in Los Angeles, featuring landmarks such as Flower Street in Glendale, where the Jack Rabbit Slim’s scene was filmed. The movie covered areas like Glendale, Hawthorne, Pasadena, and Canoga Park. Tragically, some of the movie’s filming locations, including the Hawthorne Grill and the River Glen Motel, no longer exist.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Andy Romano | Murdock |
| Keith Stuart Thayer | Luis Chavez |
| Cheryl Pollak | Paige |
| Jeff Chamberlain | Mr. Woodward |
| Billy Morrissette | Mazz Mazzilli |
| Samantha Mathis | Nora Diniro |
| Lala Sloatman | Janie |
| Holly Sampson | Cheryl Biggs |
| Annie Ross | Loretta Creswood |
| Christian Slater | Mark Hunter |
| Annie Rusoff | Annie |
| Jonathan Mazer | Jonathan |
| Ahmet Zappa | Jamie |
| Seth Green | Joey |
| Mimi Kennedy | Marla Hunter |
| Scott Paulin | Brian Hunter |
| Ellen Greene | Jan Emerson |
| Robert Gavin | Doug |
| Dan Eisenstein | Donald |
| Mark Ballou | Eric |
| Daryl Sebert | Cory |
| Gregg Daniel | Teacher Moore |
| Marc Siegler | Teacher Stern |
| Robert Schenkkan | David Deaver |
| Ariana Mohit | Alissa |
| Jill Jaress | Mrs. Kaiser |
| Nolan Hemmings | Chip |
| Justin Hessling | Holden Chu |
| Jay Lambert | Gordon |
| Allan Kolman | Postal Clerk |
| Clayton Landey | Shep Sheppard |
| David McKnight | Detective #1 |
| Tony Auer | Police Officer |
| Paulette Ballock | Police Dispatcher |
| Robert Harvey | Detective Denny |
| Matt McGrath | Chris |
| Chris Jacobs | Matt |
| Steve Archer | Harry Video |
| Larry Clardy | PTA Parent #1 |
| John K. Shull | PTA Parent #2 |
| Lin Shaye | PTA Parent #3 |
| Michele Bernath | PTA Parent #4 |
| Sherri Shaffner | Reporter #2 / Crispin |
| Roger Scott | TV Announcer #1 |
| Gary Dubin | TV Announcer #2 |
| Nigel Gibbs | Marshall |
| David Glasser | Jack |
| James Hampton | Arthur Watts |
| John Pinero | Carlos Chavez |
| Juliet Landau | Joni (scenesDeleted) |
| Kenny McMurphy | Mick |
| Ed Trotta | Gil |
| Craig Braginsky | Student (uncredited) |
| Sky Bushey | High school student (uncredited) |
| Jorga Caye | Meeting Mother (uncredited) |
| Bojesse Christopher | Hard Harry Teen Loyalist (uncredited) |
| Alexandra Datig | Reporter #3 (uncredited) |
| Cathrine Grace | Parent (uncredited) |
| Kenny Swartz | High School Student (uncredited) |
| Paul Vasquez | Rebellious Student (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The runtime for “Pump Up the Volume” is 1 hour and 42 minutes. It was released on August 22, 1990, and falls under the comedy-drama genre.
- Its director and writer was Allan Moyle. Key actors included Anthony Luke Lucero, Andy Romano, and Keith Stuart Thayer. The film score includes 3 wins & 5 nominations.
- “Pulp Fiction”, directed by Quentin Tarantino, starred established actors like John Travolta, Samuel L Jackson, Bruce Willis, and Uma Thurman.
- Some locations in “Pulp Fiction”, such as the Hawthorne Grill, the River Glen Motel, and the Raymond Theatre on North Raymond Avenue, have either been demolished, remodeled, or repurposed.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Saugus High School, Saugus, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.4422352
- Longitude: -118.5174823
- Place ID: ChIJV9wWN46HwoAR7uEj7576Ifc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 21900 Centurion Way, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Saugus, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.4412412
- Longitude: -118.5137506
- Place ID: ChIJJTVE7YiKwoARGvb8cXpue5A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Saugus, Santa Clarita, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
