The film “A Reason to Believe” from 1995 is a drama, revolving around a popular girl on campus, Charlotte, who finds herself in a compromising situation at a party. Directed by Douglas Tirola, the film stars Jay Underwood, Allison Smith, and Danny Quinn. The following sections will provide an overview of where the film was shot as well as some interesting behind-the-scenes facts about its creation.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed across various locations in Ohio, USA. Major shootings were undertaken in Cincinnati, along with several scenes at Miami University on High Street in Oxford. Filming also took place in Morning Sun and further in Oxford. The University of Cincinnati on Clifton Avenue was another key filming site.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jay Underwood | Jim Curran |
| Allison Smith | Charlotte Byrne |
| Danny Quinn | Wesley |
| Georgia Emelin | Linda Perryman |
| Kim Walker | Judith |
| Keith Coogan | Potto |
| Christopher Birt | Gary |
| Lisa Lawrence | Alison |
| Obba Babatundé | Prof. Thurman |
| Mark Metcalf | Dean Kirby |
| Robin Riker | Constance |
| Holly Marie Combs | Sharon |
| Afton Smith | Becky |
| Joe Flanigan | Eric Sayles |
| David Overlund | Freddy |
| Mary Thomas | Tracy |
| Michelle Stratton | Amy |
| Rachel Parker | Donna |
| Sally Kenyon | Daisy |
| Andy Holcomb | Harvey |
| Cary Spadafora | Nancy |
| Terek Puckett | Lazy student |
| Matt Johnston | Hippie student |
| Tracy Keegan | |
| Steve Carruthers | |
| Christopher Trela | Kinko’s brother |
| Don Handfield | Nuj |
| Jon Hoffman | Dean |
| Claire Cundiff | Capt. Pepper |
| Christian Meinhardt | Editor |
| Tulane Chartock | Dean’s secretary |
| Carol O’Neil | Feminist hanging flyers |
| Alex Wolfe | Asshole in quad |
| Amy Smith | Bartender at Hole in the Wall |
| Catherine Pinckert | Girl never studying |
| Jeff Niles | |
| Doye Trachtenberg | Biggest brother |
| Noah Lanich | Puking brother |
| Doug Devine | Party brother |
| Brett Kreutzmann | Shot-race brother |
| Anthony Antal | Student (uncredited) |
| Skip Tramontana | Fraternity Brother (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The title of the film in Spain is “Abuso o violación”, in Greece it’s titled “Ta kalytera mas hronia”, and in Brazil, it’s known as “Traição Entre Amigos”.
- The film runs for a total of 109 minutes.
- The film was produced by Pioneer Pictures (II) and distributed by Lionsgate Films (2005).
- In the full-screen VHS and DVD versions of the film, there’s a scene where Sharon is seen using a contraceptive on a prop, which looks like a wooden piece. However, this scene was edited out from the R-rated re-releases.
- The movie was shot in color and has a 1.33:1 aspect ratio (DVD aspect ratio).
- The main theme revolves around trust, rape, and friendship amongst college students.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Latitude: 39.1031182
- Longitude: -84.5120196
- Place ID: ChIJ-SE43rFRQIgRF5PA5It–2k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Miami University – 501 E. High Street, Oxford, Ohio, USA
- Latitude: 39.5087485
- Longitude: -84.73449149999999
- Place ID: ChIJcewl0MQiQIgRD78SLK6k5_w
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 501 E High St, Oxford, OH 45056, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Morning Sun, Ohio, USA
- Latitude: 39.596441
- Longitude: -84.7371764
- Place ID: ChIJLaINJCIXQIgR6enEVaOM1Aw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Morning Sun, OH 45311, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Oxford, Ohio, USA
- Latitude: 39.5069974
- Longitude: -84.74523099999999
- Place ID: ChIJM5K7Jw49QIgRzK96D3sHT2k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Oxford, OH 45056, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: University of Cincinnati – 2624 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Latitude: 39.1329219
- Longitude: -84.51495039999999
- Place ID: ChIJJexly4qzQYgR_MXAgSe0SUI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2600 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45221, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
