Repo Man Filming Locations - Now With More Locations

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After being fired from his job, Los Angeles slacker and punk rocker Otto (Emilio Estevez) lands a gig working for an eccentric repossession agent named Bud (Harry Dean Stanton). At first, Otto is reluctant to work as a repo man, but he grows to love the fast-paced job. After learning of a Chevy Malibu that has been given a $20,000 price tag, Otto embarks on a quest to find the car with the beautiful Leila (Olivia Barash), who claims the trunk's contents are otherworldly

[@TheModbeats]

The "ska band" that you see in the scene where Otto attempts to repossess the old lady's car is The Untouchables, a band that was very popular in the early 80's LA mod revival, and played in the LA music scene through the 80's and 90's. I was in a band that played with them several times in the early 80's.

[@jdog5534]

One of my favorite movies growing up, glad somebody else did too, when to talk to the "normies about", they have no idea what I'm talkin about, thank you, 80s life.

[@DaveStout-xx8vd]

Repo Man is by far one of the GREATEST cult classics of all time…….and SO quotable!

[@OSoU812]

What a great soundtrack as well. My first introduction to the Plugz, a great underated punk band!

[@nahuilegorreta6572]

They're so good!

[@two3D]

I have it on vinyl. Bought it after I saw the movie a few months after it came out. I still listen to it when in the old punk mood 🤘🏻

[@indiopeltier9758]

This rules

[@jeremymtc]

Great update Kurt! Repo Man is one of the best distillations of SoCal punk ever put to film.

[@john_from_eastcoast.]

Thanks for the video update and your hard work!! 👍👍 I remember Ron's Supermarket in East Hollywood back in the day! 😊 Old memories!

[@BB-bp7vx]

Thanks for the video. Classic movie.

[@Droodog127]

Let's Go Get Sushi And Not Pay! I love it

[@ronaldmiller2740]

HI KURT ,, YES THAT WAS MY RONS STORE ,,HA!! ON SUNSET .. GREAT SHOTS OF THE STREETS AND BUILDING ,,THE GUY IN THE DARK GREEN CHEVY CAR WHEN AUTO WAS WALKING HE LATER WAS IN THE MOVIE CHRISTINE THE COP ..YA!! BUDS IN THE CAR SHUTTING OFF THE CAR .. GREAT VIDEO AGAIN,,.. HAPPY 4TH!!!

[@cardiffchris]

Thank you. Love this movie

[@brutalboy1000]

One of my all time favorite movies.

[@dennissmith5807]

Nice friends you have there Otto. Thanks. I made them myself.

[@mjwbulich]

Not sure if you're a physical media guy, but the Criterion Blu Ray for this film is amazing. I watched this movie a hundred times on cable and VHS in 4:3 aspect ratio. Seeing it in widescreen with a good home theater set up was like watching a different film. There's also a ton of great extras.

[@hatednyc]

I regret having sold my numbered, limited edition tin shaped like a license plate. The CC sounds great as well.

[@Junk65]

@@hatednycI still have mine but I made it into a “cigar box” guitar.

[@DB-hv3fn]

Great video. I love this movie so much🇮🇪

[@DWINC]

Well done again!

[@bluehappyscrap]

AWESOME!!!💯

[@frankwafer6919]

gotta love them 80s!💖💜❤🧡💚🤎💯👍!

[@kokosnood]

One of my favorite movies! Thank you

[@master-kq3nw]

super👍

[@CVinyl]

Awesome work kurt! 📼 80s4life

[@donaldduncan7095]

That's a switch, more homeless in the 80s movie than today.😉 Another amazing match-up time travel adventure. 👍👍

[@99rollo99]

Saw a first one, now the updated version. Big thanks Kurt, that was anawesome video! Repo men is not the best but it's kinda classic to me.

[@mjwbulich]

Yeah, you're not the only one. The film is in the Criterion Collection. It's is a beloved film made by a well respected director. A certified cult classic.

[@philmakris8507]

Epic, new benchmark high point video Kurt!! 👏👏👏👍☝️🤙

[@r000tbeer]

Awesome work as always! Repo Man is one of my faves, also a favorite of a friend who is no longer with us. He would have loved to see this video.

[@becker8192]

At 14:28, you completely missed a chance to point out the front entrance to Paddy's Pub from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia! In any case, I loved this movie as a kid and happy to see you making TWO locations videos about it.

[@OhanaFilms]

I knew I wouldn’t be the only one to see that.

[@porterhouse7260]

REPO MAN's always INTENSE!

[@surfshack2]

Kurt that was awesome great job. The pace of the video is great because you move from location to location and keep it interesting. I remember Repo Man all too well I used to watch it whenever it came on HBO at my dad’s place back in ‘84-85. I used to love when I’d see come on late between 11 and 1 am , it was always a classic you could watch over and over. Can’t we go back to the ‘80’s? I miss it man. Thanks Kurt. ✌️

[@soufmaro502]

10:09 classical 80´s streets lights kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5zKg2OJrdKAgdE

[@radgraham]

Watched it last time and watched it this time. Great job brother. Thanks for the awesome content!

[@frednugent2310]

I couldn't count how many times I've seen Repo Man but a realistic number would be closer to 60. It was one of my favorite movies growing up during the 80s so much appreciation for you taking all the time and research to bring us this presentation.

[@calvincandie5344]

Nice work as usual sir 👍

[@PhilLayshioh]

Makes you realize how much LA has changed since then. Not really for the better either. I miss the old LA

[@surfshack2]

I’m from the east coast but I was thinking the same thing. So much has changed and been replaced with sh*t.

[@mjwbulich]

Rose colored glasses my friend. I miss less people and less traffic but the areas this film was shot in are objectively better than they were back in the day. Nostalgia has people forgetting how violent and dangerous LA was in the '80s.

[@surfshack2]

@@mjwbulich The danger and edginess made it cool. Now it’s boring. There were many cool things too especially for us growing up in that time.

[@johnniebravo5985]

Another awesome video Kurt!👍

[@markbass7145]

Who remembers Generic food?

[@JohnQPublic345]

"cola"

[@xHeadcleanerx]

“Put it on a plate, son - you’ll enjoy it more.”

[@TheGorillafoot]

I love this movie. Criminally underated.

[@80sLife]

Absolutely! Thank you for watching

[@garybraunns5431]

As an 80s punk rock kid, I of course had the soundtrack and practically memorized the script. Thanks for putting this together.

[@80sLife]

My pleasure. Thank you!

[@kissthesky40]

I’d love to see otto’s parents’ house although I think they were all interior shots. I love those scenes.

[@cjcadventures]

Fantastic video Kurt really enjoyed it you did a great job finding those places really well done 👍

[@davefilms345]

Brilliant this Kurt as always, love this film brings back some memories, and I love all the hard work you do to find these locations. Absolutely fantastic. Look forward to the next one

[@MR.KERNAN]

My favorite 80s movie ✌️

[@PUX420]

80s life is always intense.

[@surfshack2]

Haha👍……Cmon let’s get a drink!

[@pinverarity]

Outstanding video! FWIW, I’m 80% sure that at the time of filming, the Nate Starkman building (@15:35 or so) was partly occupied by Savage Republic leader Bruce Licher’s post punk/indie record label Independent Project Records and his letterpress/design business. They released great vinyl by Savage Republic, 100 Flowers (Urinals), Human Hands, Camper Van Beethoven, et al. Usually printed on very distinctive brown cardboard stock, instantly recognizable in shops.

[@crosswalklarry]

Correction. He was singing TV Party with wrong lyrics.

[@DaveStout-xx8vd]

Incidentally, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more detailed look at film locations then what you presented in your Repo Man episode! AWESOME job Kurt!🙌🏻

[@gusandrade6881]

Yes!

[@andresaguirre6311]

The Repo Man was awesome. It featured two songs from the Latino punk band “ The Plugz “. They later became “ Tito & Tarantula which they appeared in the movie Dusk Till Dawn. They were the band that performed at the bar in Salma Hayek famous dance scene

[@andresaguirre6311]

I meant to say the Repo man sound track was awesome

[@80sLife]

Oh, that's cool, I didn't realize that was the same 2 bands.

[@DEVOn.A.Skertic]

And Tito was on the stage version of Pee Wee's Playhouse , filmed at the Roxy.

[@80sLife]

Oh my gosh! He was Hammy. He was also Oscar in Born in East LA. I had no idea

[@RDJ134]

Saw this movie as a kid in the theaters, and was mindblown. TBH i wanned to be a repo man to, only they dont had them in my country, still dont.

[@kissthesky40]

my fav movie

[@BeersFrontiers]

Repo Man Lives!

[@chrisharjo3875]

Truly a "punk rock" movie. Great songs by the likes of The Circle Jerks and Suicidal Tendencies. However, the Jerks bassist Zander Schloss said Emilio Estevez, while a competent actor, was not a punk and had no knowledge about the music whatsoever. Keep on punkin', though Kurt!

[@temporarybackup5077]

👍

[@rzfs1v]

Great Movie, great Soundtrack. I first saw this as a young teen when it aired on HBO. Bought the soundtrack in high school, and have had a little tree air freshener hanging from my mirror for the last 34 years. Awesome video once again!

[@AJM-timecop]

Great investigative work. Great movie.

[@takato4415]

I love this movie . One of the first I rented in the VHS era. The punk songs are great too, with highlights for Iggy Pop and Black Flag!

[@temporarybackup5077]

Circle Jerks!

[@Loren_Vosser]

I saw this in the cinema on release in UK in 1985 it stayed with me ever since 40 years ago!!! I've wanted to watch it again for years so I just watched it for the second time time I enjoyed it so much it was better than I thought. Thank you for posting this video I really enjoyed it.

[@muchachoCDMX]

The soundtrack album/cd is still one of my favorites and also introduced me to some of the bands!

[@Plazman]

This is fantastic. THANK YOU!!

[@mexico3459]

Thanks so much for the filming locations repo man was a hard one as so much of the filming locations have been transformed you did a great job keep the great work up love your channel 👍

[@80sLife]

Thank you. It was a tough one, but a fun one as well

[@MakisNachtmarMakisDark]

I love it Repo Man is my favorite movie 🎦

[@chrisbroesky2932]

Same!

[@blazeyurlyf]

The guard is also in Blood In Blood Out. He’s Real Thing. Clavo’s trigger man. “Quien es este guero?”

[@Junk65]

This video was Intense! 80’s Life is always intense.

[@wrxpilot]

That was awesome!! I’m a lifelong fan of the movie, and am in LA a lot for work. What a treat to see this. Nice job with the research!

[@DEVOn.A.Skertic]

Of all those Downtown L.A shots, my old Loft building did not make the cut. 912 E. 3rd street. Unit 404. June 1988 until early fall. The building is on the back cover of a Stray Cats album. And in the Lou Farigno movie "Caged ", there is a car crash scene, my Red Nissan truck is in the shot.

[@bongdonkey]

Killer video Kurt. This movie takes me back to be a kid in early 80's. They had this movie on HBO back then. saludos

[@aupsychobilly]

My dad was born in one of those duplex is right there on the corner of 23rd and Stanford…in 1933

[@chrisbroesky2932]

Kickass movie, still my favourite. Wow awesome job locating the scenes dude!

[@zelah2230]

Thank you ,from a Michael Nesmith fan. ( He was Executive Producer on this movie)

[@HardcoreZen]

Great work!

[@gazbot9000]

Excellent detective work here! I love how much of the trashy industrial side of LA was featured in this movie, and even though so much has changed in the forty years between then and now, many of the places featured in the film still retain their original functions. Also, I'm fairly certain the Lower Grand location (13:23) is also seen in The Terminator, another movie released in 1984.

[@gowkie3940]

My favorite movie ever. I used to work at a bar called Villains Tavern in the arts district, on Palmetto and Santa Fe. I was always convinced that was where the repo yard was. I might just be wishful thinking though lol.

[@DEVOn.A.Skertic]

Was that the drag queen bar on the corner? I went to a few warehouse parties at 7th / Santa Fe. ( the 80's) .

[@6Diego1Diego9]

it's crazy man, how much has changed and how much is the same. I love southern california.

[@mrsbs7146]

Once again you delivered!! I HAVE A DIFFICULT & CHALLENGING ONE FOR YOU: the movie Secret Admirer. Very underrated 80's movie :) Thank you for listening to my suggestion about One of the Guys!!

[@katosimon8603]

Maaaan, your videos are just the best.

[@80sLife]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate that!!

[@jonathanaldecoa1099]

Just saw it earlier today at The New Beverly on 35mm. It was totally awesome 😎🕺

[@thenixer8968]

"You ever feel as if your mind is starting to erode?"

[@RS70_UGHC]

***** Much Respects.....

[@ponyboymb]

Another great video 📸 loved this movie 🎥 cheers from the UK for showing us these places 🙏🏻🙏🏻💯

[@MichelleBab-gy2yx]

I like that Otto is drinking "beer" brand beer 🍺🤭

[@joshuaross4644]

I miss 80’s LA 😪

[@tgtrout]

"Repo man don't go to the man, Repo man goes it alone."

[@longfade]

Great!!

[@boag3144]

This was cool!!!!

[@sconni666]

12:40 that bat is The Satellite at 1717 Silver Lake Blvd. I used to go there.

[@harambetidepod1451]

Yessss!

[@jonnyrebb]

I love your videos. You should do My Chauffeur, another great 80's movie.

[@snakefinger]

Dear liquor store dude. Thank you for letting our guy Film inside. We appreciate it tremendously !

[@andrewd8148]

That’s also Patty’s Pub from Always Sunny. 14:30

[@nutznchocolates56]

Nice

[@MisterMister5893]

Ever since this channel started doing this I never realized how so many locations are recycled throughout popular movies.

[@BB-ij6ro]

Kurt, enjoy your uploads and skits. Side note much improved with video effects when I started following years back. Awesome job !

[@80sDECADEshouldNEVERLEFT]

This is one movie I’ve barely seen or watched; maybe clips here there!!

[@philmakris8507]

" plate; shrimp, plate 'o shrimp"

[@SatoshiHODL]

Done!

[@jonathanaldecoa1099]

I’m going to see this movie at the New Beverly, Tarantino’s theater. Film print, not digital bull shit. I absolutely cannot fucking wait!!!👽

[@theirishbandit7301]

I can’t believe nobody spotted the ‘paddy’s pub’ location from always sunny. The place with the green garage doors. I’ve been there.

[@vap0rland]

great video - i looked up some of those exact same locations on google street view

[@johnwayne666]

Make one on American Me........

[@kxrv6629]

Excellent research and video. Am currently in Goffs show at the very beginning of the movie when pulled over by the policeman. Looking for the boots…

[@teleroiqueen]

Not sure if you've already done it Kurt, but I'd love to see a location vid of the classic documentary "THEY LIVE"

[@RaiderNation1625]

Did they film the car chase scene from terminator at lower Grand too? The lighting looks similar!😊

[@christopherdillon7736]

Should also mention that 544 Mateo is also Paddy’s Pub from Sunny.