Any movies that depict life in Oregon ?? (Eugene, Brownsville: weather, drugs)

[leilaniguy]

"My Own Private Idaho"- Portland, "5 Easy Pieces"- Florence, "Great Northfield Minnesota Raid"- Jacksonville.

[sutton86]

Here's every movie ever made in Oregon:

Oregon Film » Film History

[hymalaia]

"The Bed You Sleep In" by Jon Jost is one of my all time favorite movies. It's set in Toledo, a few miles inland from Newport. It features a ton of sequences of a nearby timber plant. It's a very bleak film. It's also extremely "artsy" and something a "normal" person is likely to consider "pretentious" or "too long". You have to approach it from the right mindset. The DVD isn't too hard to find but the quality is awful. I don't recommend it unless the idea of this film really, really intrigues you. On the off chance you get to see this on a film print, project I think it's worth checking out, but you need to be into "arty-films" or else you will hate it. Of course you have a better chance to be struck by lightening than seeing this at your local multiplex. You can go to the filmmakers website jon-jost . com and find a little write up of this film under the "work" tab. Click on "filmmaker reflections" on the lower right to get the inside scoop. I'd post a link but I don't think city data allows that.

[TippyAT]

The Sasquatch Gang is an unknown Gem!! I just saw it the other day and it is a GOLDMINE for small things that only true locals would know and appreciate... like Oaks Park.... or Burgerville... lol.. you HAVE to watch it! but be sure to keep an open mind about it.


Oregon's got a slogan that goes perfectly with this movie..."KEEP OREGON WEIRD!"

[GameHog9]

The Goonies!

No seriously, I live in Eastern WA (Pasco) and I think Portland is great. I prefer Seattle because it has more of a big city feel (thinking of moving to Tacoma) but this I will say: the Portland area enjoys beautiful scenery.

[CADRMNDANES]

Originally Posted by CADRMNDANES

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Two-Disc Special Edition) - Oregon State Mental Hospital in Salem, Oregon. Additionally, the scene on the boat was taken in Depoe Bay, Oregon.

Mr. Holland's Opus - Grant High School in Portland, Oregon. Christie School of Marylhurst.

Without Limits - high school sequences in Coos Bay, to the neighborhoods of Eugene and Springfield, Hayward Field on the University of Oregon’s campus. The production team even had the stadium painted to the old colors.

The Goonies - Featuring the streets, homes, Warren Field, Clatsop County Jail, and Flavel house of Astoria. Additionally, check out the famous Haystock Rock of Ecola State Park in Cannon Beach, cleverly used for a central part of the film’s plot. Check out the biking scenes in Ecola State Park as well!

Free Willy (10th Anniversary Edition) - Astoria, you can check out the Astor Column, the Astoria bridge, and Jason James Richter’s home. Cannon Beach and Oak’s Park in Portland, Oregon. Hammond Mooring Basin.

Free Willy 2 - The Adventure Home - The sequel relocated to other places, but still features Astoria in some of its scenes.

Kindergarten Cop - The Astor school, in Astoria, was used as the film’s main location.

Elephant: - Whitacre Middle School in Portland, Oregon

Stand By Me (Deluxe Edition) - A fantastic film, most of which was filmed in the area around Eugene in Lane County.

National Lampoon's Animal House (Widescreen Double Secret Probation Edition) - The University of Oregon

The Hunted (Widescreen Edition) - The chase sequence through downtown Portland, the bridge crossing the Willamette appear to be several thousand meters longer than it actually is. Silver Falls in Silverton and assorted street scenes around Portland, including the Burnside tunnel.

Bandits - features Northern California, was shot all over the place in Oregon as well: Crown Point State Park in Corbett, Billy Bob Thornton runs out of gas on the Broadway Bridge, the residential neighborhoods of Lake Oswego and Oregon City, the Oregon State Penitentiary, the bank robbery in Silverton, and Cate Blanchett’s beautiful home above the Willamette River in West Linn.

Short Circuit - Astoria, Portland, and Crown Point State Park on the Columbia River Gorge.

The Temp -Portland.

Homeward Bound - The Incredible Journey - Bend, the Columbia River Gorge, the Deschutes National Forest, Eagle Cap Wilderness Area, the Mount Hood National Forest, the Whitman National Forest, the Willamette National Forest, and Portland.

Rooster Cogburn (...and the Lady) - John Wayne and Katharine Hepburn travel all around Oregon in this one: Bend, Deschutes National Forest, Grants Pass, and Rogue River.

Drugstore Cowboy - filmed in the streets of Portland, Oregon.

My Own Private Idaho - sporting scenes of Portland and Maupin.

Adding to my above list.


Films Featuring a Scene or Two

The Shining - The exterior shots of the Overlook Hotel were filmed at Timberline Lodge, located in the Mt. Hood National Forest.

The Ring - Featuring the Northwest, including scenes shot in Astoria and Newport.

Jackass - The Movie - Several of the pranks can be seen in downtown Portland, Oregon, as well as shots of the Burnside skate park.

Point Break - Featuring Oregon’s beautiful Ecola State Park in Cannon Beach for one of the beach sequences.

The Postman - THE POSTMAN has scenes outside of Bend and Redmond. Additionally, the rope bridge sequence was filmed along the Crooked River at the Canyons Ranch in Terreborne.

Zero Effect - This is an enjoyable film that sports several shots of Portland and Crown Point State Park.

Men of Honor - The restaurant scene and several exteriors were shot in Portland, Oregon. You can also see Dibblee Point, located in Rainier.

Pay It Forward - Check out the glorious St. Johns Bridge on Highway 30.

Sometimes a Great Notion - Another Kesey picture, but unfortunately not as successful. But you can still check out Central Coast, Newport, and Toledo in the film!

Star Wars Trilogy (Widescreen Edition with Bonus Disc) - Episode 5 was shot, among other places, in Banks, Forest Grove, and Hillsboro.

Swordfish - The scene with the helicopter in which Travolta kills Shepard takes place along the river at The Canyon’s Ranch.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III - Some of the sewer and Chinese castle scenes were filmed at an abandoned repair hangar that the city of Astoria renovated.

Five Easy Pieces - This critically acclaimed gem has scenes from Eugene, Florence, and Portland

The River Wild - While primarily filmed in Montana, this film features some shots of Grants Pass.

Body of Evidence (1993) -featuring the Pittock Mansion.

Apple Dumpling Gang (1975)
Without Limits (aka Pre) (1998)
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1994)
Foxfire (1996)
Mean Creek (2004)

And here is a link to the film history in Oregon
Oregon Film » Film History

[midniterambler]

best movie filmed in ore IMO.However,they messed around w/the title in later years,renaming the movie "never give an inch".Not sure why,but it drives me crazy when they do that.

[ReturningWest]

Hear No Evil with DB Sweeney and Marlee Matlin (didn't see it on the list)

Some great shots of the river and along the gorge among others.

[esselcue]

Originally Posted by Lily007

Any movies that depict life in Oregon ? Grants pass Oregon, the movie Deliverance comes to mind!

"Deliverance" was filmed on the Chattachootchie River in Georgia, I believe.

[susanmid]

As a former Oregonian, I must add that the movie "Overboard" was not filmed in Oregon, it was actually filmed in Mendocino California!