Jackie Brown (1997) – Filming Locations
Crime / Drama / Thriller · Directed by Quentin Tarantino · Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Pam Grier
Jackie Brown is a flight attendant who gets caught in the middle of smuggling cash into the country for her gunrunner boss. When the cops try to use Jackie to get to her boss, she hatches a plan — with help from a bail bondsman — to keep the money for herself.
Where was Jackie Brown filmed?
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Jackie Brown arrives at LAX with a bag of smuggled money; opening sequences establishing her character and situation. The iconic airport serves as the primary setting for Jackie's arrest and the catalyst for the film's central plot
- Long Beach, United States, Long Beach – Police interrogation and processing scenes after Jackie's arrest at the airport. Used for the police station interior sequences where Jackie is questioned by Detective Dargett and federal agents
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Scenes of Jackie and various characters meeting along the beach; establishing shots of coastal Los Angeles. The pier and beach areas provide atmospheric locations for character meetings and undercover exchanges
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Street scenes and car pursuits throughout the film; establishing the urban landscape and character movements. Multiple neighborhoods in South Central Los Angeles were used for authentic street-level scenes and establishing the film's gritty urban setting
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Various scenes of characters driving through and meeting in suburban Los Angeles neighborhoods. Used for establishing shots and scenes involving money exchanges and character movements throughout the South Bay region
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Meeting points, car scenes, and action sequences throughout the film. Multiple locations across Los Angeles County served as shooting locations for the interconnected plot involving drug dealers, FBI agents, and Jackie's scheme