Running Scared is a 2006 movie that falls in the category of action and crime. It narrates a gripping story of a small-time gang member tasked with disposing a gun used in the murder of corrupt officers, and how the situation spirals out of control when the firearm is lost. Stars of the film include Paul Walker as Joey Gazelle, Cameron Bright playing Oleg Yugorsky, and Vera Farmiga as Teresa Gazelle. Let’s delve into where this thrilling movie was filmed, as well as some intriguing trivia and facts about it.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Running Scared took place in multiple locations. Some scenes were filmed in Newark and North Arlington, both located in New Jersey, USA. More filming was conducted in the Czech Republic, specifically at Prague Studios and a location in Letnany, Prague. The filming period lasted from June 28, 2004 to August 21, 2004. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Paul Walker | Joey Gazelle |
| Cameron Bright | Oleg Yugorsky |
| Vera Farmiga | Teresa Gazelle |
| Chazz Palminteri | Detective Rydell |
| Karel Roden | Anzor Yugorsky |
| Johnny Messner | Tommy ‘Tombs’ Perello |
| Ivana Milicevic | Mila Yugorsky |
| Alex Neuberger | Nicky Gazelle |
| Michael Cudlitz | Sal ‘Gummy Bear’ Franzone |
| Bruce Altman | Dez |
| Elizabeth Mitchell | Edele |
| John Noble | Ivan Yugorsky |
| Idalis DeLeon | Divina |
| David Warshofsky | Lester the Pimp |
| Jim Tooey | Tony |
| Thomas Rosales Jr. | Julio |
| Morgan Johnson | Jamaican |
| Jamba Mulimbwe | Jamaican |
| Maurice Lee | Jamaican |
| Viktor Cervenka | Ski Mask |
| Oakley Lehman | Ski Mask |
| Jan Kohout | Pops Gazelle |
| Jeffrey Smith | Paramedic |
| Brian Caspe | Police Officer 2 |
| Ryan James | Orderly |
| Ellen Savaria | Operating Room Nurse |
| Jiri Simberský | Yugorsky Gorilla |
| Petr Horacek | Yugorsky Gorilla |
| Miroslav Lhotka | Yugorsky Gorilla |
| William Byrd Wilkins | Crack Dealer |
| Ephraim Goldin | Crack Dealer |
| Matthew Blood-Smyth | Wino |
| Julian Littman | Pharmacist |
| Katerina Novotná | Pole Cats Waitress |
| James Lambert | Police Officer 3 |
| Howard Lotker | Police Officer 4 |
| David Monteiro | Manny Perez |
| Jeff Caster | Chef |
| Todd Kramer | Police Officer 5 |
| Clara Perez | Conchita |
| Andrew Jopson | Eric |
| Louise De Stexhe | Simone |
| Eddie Otero | Card Player |
| Andrea Vybiralova | Lester’s Hooker |
| Monika Podzimkova | Lester’s Hooker |
| Jan Vosmik | Russian Skater |
| Roman Kracik | Russian Skater |
| Václav Bednár | Russian Skater |
| Glenn Wrage | Special Agent in Charge |
| Evangeline | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Ryan Hanley | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Wayne Kramer was the key individual behind the camera, serving as both the writer and director of Running Scared.
- Well-known actors in the movie, such as Paul Walker, Cameron Bright, and Vera Farmiga gave life to the characters Joey Gazelle, Oleg Yugorsky, and Teresa Gazelle respectively.
- Running Scared was well-received and was even nominated for four awards.
- There is a mix of opinions on the film with 447 user reviews and 157 critic reviews recorded.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Newark, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.735657
- Longitude: -74.1723667
- Place ID: ChIJHQ6aMnBTwokRc-T-3CrcvOE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Newark, NJ, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: North Arlington, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.788434
- Longitude: -74.1331988
- Place ID: ChIJzY97ANhVwokRyiV_1dQUqRs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: North Arlington, NJ, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Prague Studios, Prague, Czech Republic
- Latitude: 50.0552505
- Longitude: 14.4516219
- Place ID: ChIJM_UMZtyTC0cRhlBKEJEg84k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Nuselská 214/124, 140 00 Praha 4-Michle, Czechia
- Timezone: Europe/Prague
- Location Name: Czech Republic
- Latitude: 49.81749199999999
- Longitude: 15.472962
- Place ID: ChIJQ4Ld14-UC0cRb1jb03UcZvg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Czechia
- Timezone: Europe/Prague
- Location Name: Letnany, Prague, Czech Republic
- Latitude: 50.1371579
- Longitude: 14.5166126
- Place ID: ChIJrc5NSfPsC0cRALEVZg-vAAU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Prague 18, Czechia
- Timezone: Europe/Prague
