Commenting on the production, writer/director Anderson said, “It was an incredible shoot. We shot in iconic locations, such as the penthouse of the Chateau Marmont, the Polo Lounge in the Beverly Hills Hotel, the Sunset Strip, and Rodeo Drive. For most of the exterior locations, we just showed up in the cab and grabbed the shots. We worked with a very small crew, who all did multiple jobs. Our brave cast really believed in this project, and their support made our innovative production tactics possible. Over forty days, shooting right here in Los Angeles, all for 100K. Amazing.”
Addressing the Humphrey Bogart estate’s connection to the film, manager of the estate Robbert de Klerk stated: “We had been looking for an inspired way to honor Humphrey Bogart’s legacy of supporting his fellow artists. Humphrey Bogart was known for taking risks. He was one of the first actors to start his own production company when he left Warner Brothers in 1948 to start Santana Productions. In so many ways, Anderson and our incredibly talented and dedicated cast captured the true independent spirit that Bogie was known for. This collaboration with Steve Anderson has been one of those rare and wonderful examples of the old and new coming together, and Stephen Bogart and I think this could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.”
The Plot:
This Last Lonely Place revolves around an injured war vet cab driver (Coiro) who picks up a wealthy investment banker (Berkeley) late one night in Beverly Hills. On edge, the banker confesses to a shady investment scheme, and after picking up his mistress (Pope), it is revealed that a terrible crime has just been committed. Drawn into a conspiracy gone awry, the cab driver is now at their mercy. As the long dark cab ride progresses – through the lonely streets and back alleys of Los Angeles – dark layers of deceit come to light.
Source: The Humphrey Bogart Estate
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