Where was payback filmed?

The film was shot from September to November 1997, in Chicago and Los Angeles, though neither city is referred to in the film. Although credited as director, Brian Helgeland’s cut of the film was not the theatrical version released to audiences.

Are there two versions of the movie Payback?

The theatrical cut is a 90s movie, while the Straight Up edition is a timeless movie. The plot mostly remains intact, but in an attempt to make an accessible film, Paramount and Gibson made a more distancing story.

How much money did Mel Gibson want in Payback?

$70,000

He wants exactly $70,000, no more, no less. More than once in the movie, Porter’s enemies try to pay him more than $70,000.

Why is Payback with Mel Gibson not available?

There were reasons writer-director Brian Helgeland’s cut of Payback was dismissed by distributors Paramount and Warner Bros., then heavily re-shot and re-tooled by Mel Gibson’s production company, Icon Entertainment.

Is Payback based on Point Blank?

Point Blank and Payback are both based on The Hunter (1962), by crime writer Donald E. Westlake (under the pseudonym Richard Stark).

Who plays Carter in Payback?

William Devane

Payback (1999) – William Devane as Carter – IMDb.

Who plays Fairfax in Payback?

James Coburn

Payback (1999) – James Coburn as Justin Fairfax – IMDb.

Is Payback a good movie?

“Payback” is one of those highly entertaining movies that make you forget your sorrows for a moment and entertains you right till the end. Difference with most other entertaining movies is that this movie also has a great story!

Is Payback a remake of Point Blank?

Gibson contacted Boorman before any shooting had begun on Payback: “He said, ‘Don’t get upset because we’re just going back to the book. It’s not a remake of Point Blank. ‘ But there’s an awful lot that comes from my movie which was never in the book.

What year does Payback take place?

The story doesn’t take place in an identifiable year, or even decade, but it definitely isn’t the now of the film’s release in 1999. It isn’t necessarily the 70s, either, but it kinda smells that way. While the voice-over may be a hat-tip to the noir tradition, a lot of the language is pretty 70s.

Who played Rosie in Payback?

Maria Bello

Payback (1999) – Maria Bello as Rosie – IMDb.

How do I watch Payback on Mel Gibson?

You are able to stream Payback by renting or purchasing on Google Play.

Where can I watch Payback the movie?

Currently you are able to watch “Payback” streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla or for free with ads on Tubi TV, The Roku Channel, VUDU Free.

Where can I watch Payback for free?

Watch Payback (2021) – Free Movies | Tubi.

Where can I see Payback?

Discover What’s Streaming On:

• Acorn TV.
• Amazon Prime Video.
• AMC+
• Apple TV+
• BritBox.
• discovery+
• Disney+
• ESPN.

Is Payback on HBO Max?

Watch Payback – Stream Movies | HBO Max.