The scene at Danas's Luncheonette were shot at Danas's Luncheonette in Downtown Lowell, Massachusetts.
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In the scene where St Matthews is Playing St Luke's in Football you can ADAMS printed on the chin strap of Matt Damon's Helmet. This movie was set back in the 40's or 50's and Adam's was not making those chin straps especially with ADAMS printed on the strap for many years to come. See more...
The scene at Danas's Luncheonette were shot at Danas's Luncheonette in Downtown Lowell, Massachusetts.
During Rosh Hashannah eve, the Jewish New Year, the Headmaster Mr. Bartram walks in on David praying in the chapel. At that moment, David is praying 'Avinu Malkeinu' (definition Our Father, Our King). It is a special supplication recited one month (Jewish, not secular) before Rosh Hashannah and it ends on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
The "Skip's Diner" scene was shot at the Blue Moon Diner in Gardner, Massachusetts.
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