Here we talk about the 2008 movie “An American in China” which is about a 22-year old Stanford graduate named David Braddock, played by James Snyder, who finds himself exploring China. This article will shed light on where this movie was filmed, the actors’ roles, and some interesting behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “An American in China” took place in various locations. It was primarily shot in China, specifically in Beijing, Shanghai, and Jinxi located in Jiangsu. Besides China, some parts of the movie were also filmed in Los Angeles, California in the United States. The movie production spanned over a period from May 15 to June 24 in 2006.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| James Snyder | David |
| Sun Fei Fei | Mei |
| Anthony Montgomery | Sha |
| Alice Greczyn | Kendra |
| Michael Gross | Manny Braddock |
| Jorge Luis Abreu | Store Clerk |
| Priscilla Barnes | Silvia Braddock |
| Taylor Cole | Jennifer |
| Michael Cornacchia | Frat Guy |
| Steve Geiger | Bulldog |
| Keith Oney | Tattooed Guy |
Trivia and Facts
- While the movie’s main character, David Braddock, is a Stanford University graduate, in real life, James Snyder, who played David, is a graduate of the University of Southern California.
- The character of Mei was effectively portrayed by Sun Fei Fei.
- Ron Berrett, the director of the movie, was also one of its writers.
- There seems to be an error in the film’s ending credits as it lists the character Mei Yang as being played by an actress also named Mei Yang. However, the actress’s real name is Fei Fei Sun.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Jinxi, Jiangsu, China
- Latitude: 31.18099
- Longitude: 120.90138
- Place ID: ChIJ1zVQ0d7_sjURYBiBoEyYtX4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Jinxizhen, Kunshan, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, 215324
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Location Name: Beijing, China
- Latitude: 39.904211
- Longitude: 116.407395
- Place ID: ChIJuSwU55ZS8DURiqkPryBWYrk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Beijing, China
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Location Name: China
- Latitude: 35.86166
- Longitude: 104.195397
- Place ID: ChIJwULG5WSOUDERbzafNHyqHZU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: China
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Shanghai, China
- Latitude: 31.230416
- Longitude: 121.473701
- Place ID: ChIJMzz1sUBwsjURoWTDI5QSlQI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Shanghai, China
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
