By Sarah Tate
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Hollywood has become synonymous with movies, many productions are filmed on site around the country. In fact, several well-known movies have been filmed in Memphis.
Here are some of the movies you may not have known were filmed in Memphis.
Cast Away
While the majority of the film takes place on a deserted island, Tom Hanks s character started his journey in Memphis. Portraying a FedEx worker, the international hub near Memphis International Airport allowed crews to film on location.
Hustle & Flow
Terrence Howard earned an Academy Award nod for his portrayal of a Memphis pimp who aspired to become a successful hip-hop emcee in Hustle & Flow, which was mainly filmed in the city, per
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