Quentin Tarantino’s cool, soulful crime story is set in the sun-baked South Bay of Los Angeles – filming its money-swapping caper in a real shopping mall, a bail-bonds office and the beach condos of the city’s edges.
Where was Jackie Brown filmed?
Jackie Brown was filmed across the South Bay of Los Angeles – Torrance, Hawthorne and Carson.
Every Jackie Brown location, explained
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The mall – Del Amo, Torrance
The film’s money-swap used the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, Los Angeles.
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Max Cherry Bail Bonds – Carson
Max’s bail-bonds office used a location in Carson, California.
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The Cockatoo Inn – Hawthorne
Key scenes used the retro Cockatoo Inn in Hawthorne.
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The beach condos – Venice
Ordell’s and Melanie’s places used Venice, Los Angeles.
Planning a visit
The South Bay of Los Angeles – its malls, beaches and everyday streets – is the film’s real, accessible setting.
Jackie Brown Fun Facts
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Filmed in the LA South Bay The film used Torrance, Carson and the beach towns of Los Angeles.
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A real mall caper The money-swap used the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance.
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Based on Leonard It adapts Elmore Leonard’s novel Rum Punch.
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A Grier showcase The film is a loving showcase for Pam Grier.
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Tarantino's third It’s often praised as his most soulful, grown-up film.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Jackie Brown filmed?
Across the South Bay of Los Angeles – Torrance, Hawthorne and Carson.
What mall is in Jackie Brown?
The Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Los Angeles South Bay is accessible.
Who directed Jackie Brown?
Quentin Tarantino.
Who stars in it?
Pam Grier and Samuel L. Jackson.
