Brokeback Mountain is a drama romance movie that was released in 2005. It tells the intense story of two shepherds, Ennis and Jack, who experience a complicated relationship with each other while being married to their respective partners. The movie, which was directed by Ang Lee and starred Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Randy Quaid, is notable for its filming locations and has been awarded numerous times.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Brokeback Mountain” took place in various locations. Some scenes were shot at the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, USA, while others were filmed in La Mesilla, New Mexico, USA. Parts of the movie were also shot in Canada, specifically in Kananaskis Country, Calgary, and Fort Macleod in Alberta. The filming spanned a period from June 14, 2004, to August 15, 2004.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Heath Ledger | Ennis Del Mar |
| Jake Gyllenhaal | Jack Twist |
| Randy Quaid | Joe Aguirre |
| Valerie Planche | Waitress |
| Victor Reyes | Chilean Sheepherder #1 |
| Lachlan Mackintosh | Chilean Sheepherder #2 |
| Michelle Williams | Alma |
| Larry Reese | Jolly Minister |
| Marty Antonini | Timmy |
| Tom Carey | Rodeo Clown |
| Dan McDougall | Bartender #1 |
| Don Bland | Biker #1 |
| Steven Cree Molison | Biker #2 |
| Anne Hathaway | Lureen Newsome |
| Duval Lang | Announcer |
| Dean Barrett | Bartender #2 |
| Hannah Stewart | Alma Jr. |
| Age 3 | |
| Scott Michael Campbell | Monroe |
| Mary Liboiron | Fayette Newsome |
| Graham Beckel | L.D. Newsome |
| Kade Philps | Ennis |
| Age 9 | |
| Steffen Cole Moser | K.E. Del Mar |
| Age 11 | |
| Brooklynn Proulx | Jenny |
| Keanna Dubé | Alma Jr. |
| Age 5 | |
| James Baker | Farmer #1 |
| Pete Seadon | Farmer #2 |
| Sarah Hyslop | Alma Jr. |
| Age 9-12 | |
| Jacey Kenny | Jenny |
| Age 7-8 | |
| Jerry Callaghan | Judge |
| Cayla Wolever | Jenny |
| Age 11 | |
| Cheyenne Hill | Alma Jr. |
| Age 13 | |
| Jake Church | Bobby |
| Age 10 | |
| Ken Zilka | Roughneck #1 |
| John Tench | Roughneck #2 |
| Linda Cardellini | Cassie |
| Anna Faris | Lashawn Malone |
| David Harbour | Randall Malone |
| Kate Mara | Alma Jr. |
| Age 19 | |
| Will Martin | Carl |
| Gary Lauder | Killer Mechanic |
| Christian Fraser | Grease Monkey |
| Cam Sutherland | Assailant |
| Roberta Maxwell | Jack’s Mother |
| Peter McRobbie | John Twist |
| Dean Blanke | Spectator / Voyeur (uncredited) |
| Bonkers | Bear (uncredited) |
| Rose Davidson | July 4th Picnic Goer (uncredited) |
| Spencer Kayden | Western Dancer (uncredited) |
| Jon-Paul Khouri | Hippy (uncredited) |
| Mary McBride | Singer (uncredited) |
| Barb Mitchell | Western Dancer (uncredited) |
| Rodrigo Prieto | Young Mexican (uncredited) |
| Suki Úna Rae | Hippie Girl (uncredited) |
| Neil Riddaway | Biker #3 (uncredited) |
| Ken Roberts | Signal Bartender (uncredited) |
| Kailin See | Hippy Girl (uncredited) |
| Richard Sherry | Rancher (uncredited) |
| Jayson Therrien | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Erika Walter | Waitress #2 (uncredited) |
| Tyson Wiebe | Spectator (uncredited) |
| Nicola Wilson | Smoking Girl (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is based on a short story written by Annie Proulx.
- Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana worked on the script of the movie.
- The film won 3 Oscars and received many other accolades, including 138 wins and 133 nominations.
- The movie runs for 2 hours and 14 minutes.
- The cast includes Michelle Williams who played the character named Alma.
- Other crew members include Valerie Planche, Dave Trimble, Victor Reyes, and Lachlan Mackintosh.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA
- Latitude: 43.7904282
- Longitude: -110.6817627
- Place ID: ChIJqRtdyZ5RUlMRN6ORzI64oKU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: La Mesilla, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.947665
- Longitude: -106.0715255
- Place ID: ChIJXaIXBgI8GIcRWziyAuEnmFY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: La Mesilla, NM 87532, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada
- Latitude: 51.0763355
- Longitude: -115.1288005
- Place ID: ChIJD-p9MfjbcFMRCOo4PYFdmNo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Kananaskis, AB T0L, Canada
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
- Location Name: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Latitude: 51.04473309999999
- Longitude: -114.0718831
- Place ID: ChIJ1T-EnwNwcVMROrZStrE7bSY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Calgary, AB, Canada
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
- Location Name: Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada
- Latitude: 49.7223893
- Longitude: -113.4030896
- Place ID: ChIJiW_-U2pablMRjl8sNGLXlLQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Fort Macleod, AB, Canada
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
