“Ranchero” is a Crime and Drama film released in 2008. It was directed by Richard Kaponas and written by Brian Eric Johnson. The movie follows the story of a former ranch hand, played by Roger Gutierrez, who faces the realities of drug addiction and clashes with a local gangster after moving to Los Angeles. The movie allows us to dive deeper into not just the plot, but the filming locations and interesting facts about how it came to be.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Ranchero” took place in several locations across California. These locations include Herald, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Van Nuys in Los Angeles. The diverse settings offered by these locations played a significant role in the overall ambience and storyline of the movie. The filming dates were not specified.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Roger Gutierrez | Jesse Torres |
| Brian Eric Johnson | Tom McCoy |
| Christina Woods | Lil’ Bit |
| Danny Trejo | Capone |
| Ruth Livier | Carmen |
| Jade Gordon | Claudia |
| Rodger Hoopman | Mr. McCoy |
| Blake Kushi | Apartment Manager |
| Brandon Brown | Young Thug |
| Carmen Whitaker | Denise |
| Jeff Hampton | Drug Dealer #2 |
| Dave Silva | Orange Peddler |
| Tatiana Guevara | Hopscotch Girl |
| Jose Reynosa | Grocery Manager |
| Nicole Wordes | Receptionist |
| Ramon Ayala | Mr. Torres |
| Elias Chairez III | Ranch Worker #1 |
| Ricardo Villalpando | Ranch Worker #2 |
| Martin Carrillo | Ranch Worker #3 |
| Hunter Hansen | Young Tom |
| Anthony Montes | Sign Acrobat |
| Jesse Freeman | Skateboarder |
| Robert Botteri | Biker |
| Gary Eddington | Dope Man |
| Elisa Dyann | Girl in Breakroom |
| Poli | Barber |
| Maleri Mitchell | Girl in Bar |
| Scott Lurie | Art Gallery Patron |
| Gary Estrada | Cleaning Man |
| Alpha Blair | Couple (uncredited) |
| David Haugland | Seth Montgomery (uncredited) |
| David Lee Hefner | Couple (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film features Roger Gutierrez, Brian Eric Johnson, and Christina Woods in significant roles.
- “Ranchero” was awarded four wins, making it a recognized piece in the film industry.
- The movie had a budget of an estimated $900,000.
- It was officially selected for the Sacramento International Film Festival in 2008.
- There’s a ‘Making of Ranchero’ featured in 2012, offering a deeper look into the production of the film.
- The film runs for 1 hour and 35 minutes.
- Apart from the main cast, an ensemble of crew members, including camera operators, makeup artists, sound editors, visual effects artists among others, worked behind the scenes to make the film a success.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Herald, California, USA
- Latitude: 38.2947578
- Longitude: -121.2455569
- Place ID: ChIJ0bmlf-mXmoARjtG5JZAhF_c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Herald, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- 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
- 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: Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.2012166
- Longitude: -118.466222
- Place ID: ChIJa-i6-hqXwoARSIjZDHu_cMg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
