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Where was Inherent Vice filmed?

2015 film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

  • California

The story is set in Los Angeles, California, about 226 miles (364 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Los Angeles, California
Filmed in
California
Distance
About 226 miles (364 km) between Los Angeles, California and the nearest filming location.

About Inherent Vice

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Released
2015
Director
Paul Thomas Anderson
Cast
Benicio del ToroJeannie BerlinJoaquin PhoenixJosh BrolinKevin J. O'ConnorMartin ShortOwen WilsonReese WitherspoonKatherine Waterston
Genre
CrimeComedy DramaComedyDramaRomantic Comedy
Based on
Inherent Vice
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

The story

In 1970, Shasta Fay Hepworth visits the home of her ex-boyfriend, Larry "Doc" Sportello, a private investigator and hippie in Gordita Beach, Los Angeles County.

He searches the premises for Charlock but is knocked unconscious.

Doc is hired by former heroin addict Hope Harlingen, who is looking for her missing husband, Coy.

Famous lines from Inherent Vice

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Any questions?Dr. Threeply
  • How much is it?Doc Sportello
  • I need your help, Doc.Shasta Fay Hepworth
  • Oh, does he eat pussy?Jade
  • I'm only a light smoker.Doc Sportello

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