“Other Voices, Other Rooms,” a movie that came out in 1995, is all about the story of a young boy named Joel Sansom, played by David Speck, who reconnects with his distant father in a run-down estate amidst peculiar characters. This semi-autobiographical first novel by Truman Capote set in the 1930s Deep South also featured actors Lothaire Bluteau, Anna Thomson, and several others. This article will give a deeper understanding of the movie’s setting, the characters, some unknown trivia, and fun facts.
Where it Filmed?
Creating the atmosphere of the Deep South in the 1930s, the production team shot “Other Voices, Other Rooms” in South Carolina, USA. The two specific film sites were Charleston and Edisto Island. Those two places perfectly depicted the southern charm and rustic ambiance of the period shown in the movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Lothaire Bluteau | Randolph Skully |
| Anna Thomson | Amy Skully |
| David Speck | Joel Sansom |
| April Turner | Zoo |
| Leonard Watkins | Jesus Fever |
| Aubrey Dollar | Idabell Thompkins |
| Moses Gibson | Little Sunshine |
| Terri Dollar | Ellen Kendall |
| Jayne Morgan | Cafe Woman |
| Brian Moeller | Roger |
| Lonnie Hamilton | Old Man on Bus |
| Wayne Caparas | Pepe Alvarez |
| Robert Kingdom | Narrator (voice) |
| Mark Stender | Attacker |
| Kyle Steven Walden | Joel at age 4 |
| Charles Barber | Young Ed Sansom |
| Emily Petta | Mrs. Sansom |
| Guy Mercer III | Good Samaritan |
Trivia and Facts
- The character Idabel Thompkins, executed by Aubrey Dollar, was based on the author Harper Lee. Harper, in return, used Truman Capote, the author of the novel from which the movie was adapted, as inspiration for the character of Dill in her book “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962).
- This movie is a lovely mix of drama, childhood innocence, and interesting interaction between the different characters set against the backdrop of the 1930s South.
- In the movie, a strong narrative tone that highlights the diverse cast of characters effectively brings to life the writer Capote’s work on the screen.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Charleston, South Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 32.7833163
- Longitude: -79.9319664
- Place ID: ChIJdySo3EJ6_ogRa-zhruD3-jU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Charleston, SC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Edisto Island, South Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 32.5404612
- Longitude: -80.2910505
- Place ID: ChIJ1QLCB6Il_IgRUqYkc0uyPhQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
