The Brown Bunny, released in 2003, is a drama movie about a professional motorcycle racer named Bud Clay. Directed and written by Vincent Gallo, the movie takes the viewers on a journey of Bud Clay from New Hampshire to California. Exciting and intriguing facts about the filming locations and behind-the-scenes experiences will be discussed.
Where it Filmed?
The making of the movie took place in several parts of the United States. The picturesque Keene and other parts of New Hampshire served as venues for shooting some scenes. The beautiful state of California was another primary filming location. Further scenes were filmed amid the scenic beauty of Missouri and Nevada.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Vincent Gallo | Bud Clay |
| Cheryl Tiegs | Lilly |
| Elizabeth Blake | Rose |
| Anna Vareschi | Violet |
| Mary Morasky | Mrs. Lemon |
| Jeffrey Wood | Featured Racer |
| Eric Wood | Featured Racer |
| Michael Martire | Featured Racer |
| Rick Doucette | Featured Racer |
| Jim Lester | Featured Racer |
| Michael Niksa | Featured Racer |
Trivia and Facts
- The Brown Bunny, a drama of 1 hour and 33 minutes, premiered in Austria on November 14, 2003. Vince Gallo plays Bud Clay who is the main protagonist and a professional motorcycle racer.
- Chloë Sevigny plays the character of Daisy, and Cheryl Tiegs plays Lilly. Other characters include Rose, played by Elizabeth Blake, Violet by Anna Vareschi, and Mrs. Lemon played by Mary Morasky. There were also featured racers played by Jeffrey Wood, Eric Wood, Michael Martire, Rick Doucette, and Jim Lester.
- The movie had Vincent Gallo handling multiple roles such as the writer, director, producer, and even the director of photography. Other crew members included Vincent Gallo and many others contributing to various aspects such as sound, camera operation, and additional support.
- The film was produced by Gray Daisy Films and Vincent Gallo Productions, and presented by Kinetique. It was distributed in several countries by different distributors such as Mars Distribution in France, Frenetic Films in Switzerland, and Wellspring Media in the United States.
- A fascinating fact about The Brown Bunny is that it incited controversy and criticism, with noted film critic Roger Ebert calling it “the worst in the history of Cannes.” His review led to a spat between him and director Vincent Gallo, making the film more notorious.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Keene, New Hampshire, USA
- Latitude: 42.933692
- Longitude: -72.2781409
- Place ID: ChIJcxohhHh04YkRvfPCx65MU6A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Keene, NH, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: New Hampshire, USA
- Latitude: 43.1938516
- Longitude: -71.5723953
- Place ID: ChIJ66bAnUtEs0wR64CmJa8CyNc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New Hampshire, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: California, USA
- Latitude: 36.778261
- Longitude: -119.4179324
- Place ID: ChIJPV4oX_65j4ARVW8IJ6IJUYs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Missouri, USA
- Latitude: 37.9642529
- Longitude: -91.8318334
- Place ID: ChIJfeMiSNXmwIcRcr1mBFnEW7U
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Missouri, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 38.8026097
- Longitude: -116.419389
- Place ID: ChIJcbTe-KEKmYARs5X8qooDR88
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Nevada, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
