The movie ‘No Country for Old Men’ released in 2007, is a blend of crime and drama which got aired on 18th Jan 2008. The film directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, starred big names like Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, and Josh Brolin. Our focus here is to explore the places where the film was shot and to share about some interesting backstage facts and trivia related to the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of ‘No Country for Old Men’ took place at several locations, during the months between May 23, 2006, and August 16, 2006. These locations include Marfa and Big Bend National Park in Texas, USA. Albuquerque in New Mexico hosted shooting at the Desert Sands Motor Hotel. In Las Vegas, New Mexico, filming happened at the El Camino Motel & Restaurant as well as the Regal Motel.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tommy Lee Jones | Ed Tom Bell |
| Javier Bardem | Anton Chigurh |
| Josh Brolin | Llewelyn Moss |
| Woody Harrelson | Carson Wells |
| Kelly Macdonald | Carla Jean Moss |
| Garret Dillahunt | Wendell |
| Tess Harper | Loretta Bell |
| Barry Corbin | Ellis |
| Stephen Root | Man who hires Wells |
| Rodger Boyce | El Paso Sheriff |
| Beth Grant | Carla Jean’s Mother |
| Ana Reeder | Poolside Woman |
| Kit Gwin | Sheriff Bell’s Secretary |
| Zach Hopkins | Strangled Deputy |
| Chip Love | Man in Ford |
| Eduardo Antonio Garcia | ‘Agua’ Man |
| Gene Jones | Gas Station Proprietor |
| Myk Watford | ‘Managerial’ Victim |
| Boots Southerland | ‘Managerial’ Victim |
| Kathy Lamkin | Desert Aire Manager |
| Johnnie Hector | Cabbie at Bus Station |
| Margaret Bowman | Del Rio Motel Clerk |
| Thomas Kopache | Boot Salesman |
| Jason Douglas | Cabbie at Motel |
| Doris Hargrave | Waitress |
| Rutherford Cravens | Gun Store Clerk |
| Matthew Posey | Sporting Goods Clerk |
| George Adelo | Mexican in Bathtub |
| Mathew Greer | Hitchhiking Driver |
| Trent Moore | Nervous Accountant |
| Marc Miles | Hotel Eagle Clerk |
| Luce Rains | Pickup Driver |
| Philip Bentham | Border Bridge Youth |
| Eric Reeves | Border Bridge Youth |
| Josh Meyer | Border Bridge Youth |
| Chris Warner | Flatbed Driver |
| Brandon Smith | INS Official |
| Richard Jackson | Chicken Farmer |
| Josh Blaylock | Boy on Bike |
| Dorsey Ray | Odessa Cabbie |
| Angel H. Alvarado Jr. | Norteño Band |
| David A. Gomez | Norteño Band |
| Milton Hernandez | Norteño Band |
| John Mancha | Norteño Band |
| Scott Flick | Cab Driver (uncredited) |
| Albert Fry Jr. | El Paso Deputy (uncredited) |
| Spencer Kayden | Samantha – Bus Passenger (uncredited) |
| Rachel Manera | Pharmacy Driver (uncredited) |
| Angelo Martinez | Bus Passenger (uncredited) |
| James Rishe | Coffee Shop Customer (uncredited) |
| Elizabeth Slagsvol | Nurse (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is based on a novel written by Cormac McCarthy and it won 4 Oscars, in addition to 160 other wins and 139 nominations.
- Tommy Lee Jones plays the character of Ed Tom Bell, Javier Bardem plays Anton Chigurh, and Josh Brolin plays Llewelyn Moss.
- Woody Harrelson plays Carson Wells, Kelly Macdonald plays Carla Jean Moss, and Garret Dillahunt plays Wendell.
- Tess Harper, Barry Corbin, Stephen Root, Rodger Boyce, and Beth Grant are also part of the cast, playing the characters Loretta Bell, Ellis, Man who hires Wells, El Paso Sheriff and Carla Jean’s Mother, respectively.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Marfa, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 30.3094622
- Longitude: -104.020623
- Place ID: ChIJ_yVAf6Ow74YRkEyd6NPgIAc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Marfa, TX 79843, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Desert Sands Motor Hotel – 5000 Central Avenue Southeast, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.0776518
- Longitude: -106.5884708
- Place ID: ChIJaSZ8RBsLIocRmE-5PXTkWUY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5000 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Big Bend National Park, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 29.2499017
- Longitude: -103.2501638
- Place ID: ChIJ81fDi8QW8oYRZtTygoqrdhk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Big Bend National Park, TX 79834, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: El Camino Motel & Restaurant – 1152 North Grand Avenue, Las Vegas, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.607119
- Longitude: -105.2108087
- Place ID: EioxMTUyIE4gR3JhbmQgQXZlLCBMYXMgVmVnYXMsIE5NIDg3NzAxLCBVU0EiMRIvChQKEgk5r8dVJHgZhxEBCaV8YFkxuhCACSoUChIJozyybyN4GYcRU-buWm33RVo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1152 N Grand Ave, Las Vegas, NM 87701, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Regal Motel, 1809 N. Grand Ave., Las Vegas, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.6114077
- Longitude: -105.210271
- Place ID: ChIJORNrDCN4GYcRJjp3wft8c0c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1809 N Grand Ave, Las Vegas, NM 87701, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
