The 1971 film “Cisco Pike,” starring Kris Kristofferson and Gene Hackman, was shot in Southern California. Early in the film, Cisco Pike, played by Kristofferson, is seen walking over the Venice Canals in Venice Beach.

LOCATION: Dell Ave / Howland Canal, Los Angeles, CA 90291

Cisco passes a mural, known as “Venice in the Snow,” which has since been demolished. It was formerly located at 1905 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291. The same mural appeared on the cover of Little Feat’s 1971 self-titled album.

Cisco walks past this area of the Venice boardwalk, which has been seen in many films, such as “White Men Can’t Jump,” “Lords Of Dogtown,” “Harry and Tonto,” “Xanadu” and “Monkey Trouble.”

LOCATION: Dudley Ave / Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291

Cisco stays at the home of Sue, played by Karen Black. The building has since been remodeled. In some angles, you can see remnants of the Pacific Ocean Park in the distance, which was demolished in 1975.

LOCATION: 203 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291, USA (since remodeled)

Cisco meets with Holland, played by Gene Hackman, near these stairs, which connect Palisades Park to the Santa Monica Beach parking area. The same location appeared in the film “Southland Tales.”

LOCATION: Near Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (GPS coordinates: 34°00’47.5″N, 118°29’51.6″W)

Cisco is seen moving merchandise in Venice Beach.

LOCATION: Gingerbread Court, 599-501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA

Holland follows Cisco near this freeway interchange.

LOCATION: Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90230 (GPS coordinates: 33°59’12.8″N, 118°24’01.3″W)

The playground near Sue’s home, seen late in the film, still exists, although it has since been remodeled.

LOCATION: Venice Beach Playground, 1/2 Ozone Ave, Venice, CA 90291

Sirens are heard approaching as Holland and Cisco stand near this corner. The building has since been remodeled some.

LOCATION: 5 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291

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