10 Movies That Were Made In Tampa
Here are some of the top feature films that were made in Tampa, St. Petersburg & Clearwater. Collectively, they do show off what Hollywood can do in the Tampa Bay…
Here are some of the top feature films that were made in Tampa, St. Petersburg & Clearwater. Collectively, they do show off what Hollywood can do in the Tampa Bay area.
Edward Scissorhands (1990): Johnny Depp played the title character in this Tim Burton movie. Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest and Vincent Price round out this ecclectic cast.
Frederick M. Brown/Getty ImagesANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 28: Actor Johnny Depp attends the film premiere of "Pirates of the Caribbean" at Disneyland on June 28, 2003 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Magic Mike (2012): Channing Tatum pretty much played... himself. The movie is loosely based on his days as a male dancer early in his career. Matthew McConaughey and Olivia Munn also star in the movie.
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Actor Channing Tatum arrives at the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' "Magic Mike" during the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on June 24, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Dophin Tale (2011) & Dolphin Tale 2 (2014): Harry Connick, Jr., highlights this cast as they rescue the future of a dolphin who lost use if his tail. Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd and Kris Kristofferson also are featured with Winter, the dolphin. They came back for the sequel that added another dolphin, Hope.
Frederick M. Brown/Getty ImagesWESTWOOD, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Actor Harry Connick Jr., (R) and his family attend the Premiere of Warner Brothers Pictures' "Dolphin Tale" at The Village Theatre on September 17, 2011 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children (2016): Another Tim Burton production, the movie begins in the Tampa Bay area where Asa Butterfield's character, Jake, is from.
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 26: Asa Butterfield, Finlay MacMillan, Eva Green and Tim Burton attend the "Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children" premiere at Saks Fifth Avenue on September 26, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
The Punisher (2004): A Marvel character, The Punisher was an FBI agent who becomes a vigilante. Not good news for John Travolta.
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesCocoon (1985) & Cocoon: The Return (1988) : As if Wilford Brimley isn't enough, the cast of these movies featured more screen experience than we can count. Don Ameche, Wilford, Brian Dennehy, Maureen Stapleton, Jessica Tandy and a young Steve Guttenberg headline this surprise sci-fi.
Bryan Bedder/Getty ImagesNEW YORK - DECEMBER 14: Actor Wilford Brimley attends the premiere of "Did You Hear About the Morgans?" at Ziegfeld Theatre on December 14, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
Cop & 1/2 (1993): Burt Reynolds starred with a young Norman D. Golden II. Burt played a cop who teams up with young 'Devon' who witnessed a murder.
Craig Jones /Allsport26 Aug 2000: Actor Burt Reynolds talks to the referee during the Pigskin Classic Game between the Florida State Seminoles and the BYU Cougars at the Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Seminoles defeated the Cougars 23-3.Mandatory Credit: Craig Jones /Allsport
The Parent Trap II (1986): Hayley Mills played the twins in the first movie, and returned as twins as an adult.
Brad Barket/Getty ImagesNEW YORK- DECEMBER 2: Hayley Mills arrives to the Opening of "Pacific Overature" at Stuion 54 on December 2, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images)
Spring Breakers (2012): We have sunshine in this state, so we clearly needed a spring break-themed movie! Vanessa Hudgens, Selena Gomez, Rachel Korine and Ashley Benson all star in this adventure they won't forget.
VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: (L-R) Actresses Vanessa Hudgens, Selena Gomez, Rachel Korine and Ashley Benson attend the "Spring Breakers" Photocall during the 69th Venice Film Festival at the Palazzo del Casino on September 5, 2012 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Adventure Scouts (1990): This movie, made in Tampa, features some local talent. Starring Jim Fitzpatrick and Jodi Knotts, there are sports celebrities featured including Jim Kelly, Simeon Rice, Chidi Ahanotu, Mike Alstott, Orestes Destrade, plus from Q105, our own Mason Dixon and Roxanne Wilder!
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