“Rory’s Way” is a comedy-drama movie from 2018, originally titled as “The Etruscan Smile”. It tells the story of Rory MacNeil, a tough old Scotsman who goes to San Francisco for medical treatment and experiences changes in his life after developing a bond with his baby grandson. Directed by Oded Binnun and Mihal Brezis, the movie highlights the performances of Brian Cox, JJ Feild, Thora Birch and others.
Where it Filmed?
“Rory’s Way” was shot in various locations. Much of the filming took place in Loch Eriboll, Scotland, UK, resonating with Rory’s Scottish roots. Key scenes from the movies were also shot in California, USA. These California locations included San Francisco, Berkeley, and the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Half Moon Bay.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Brian Cox | Rory MacNeil |
| JJ Feild | Ian |
| Thora Birch | Emily |
| Rosanna Arquette | Claudia |
| Treat Williams | Frank Barron |
| Emanuel Cohn | Academic Man |
| Peter Coyote | Professor |
| Tim Matheson | Dr. Weiss |
| Clive Russell | Campbell |
| Josh Stamberg | Jeff Stradlow |
| Sandra Santiago | Frida |
| Julie Ow | Exam Nurse |
| David Ashton | Fraser |
| Aeron Macintyre | Taxi Driver |
| Jeremy Kahn | Young Man |
| Baily Hopkins | Supermarket Girl |
| Cole Smith | Bar Man |
| Michael Meehan | Street Performer |
| Rupinder Nagra | Police Officer |
| Jesse Caldwell | Guest at Gala |
| Oscar Pirie | Five Year Old Jamie |
| Marika Casteel | Reporter |
| Carolyn Konrad | Bar Woman |
| Patrick Alparone | Pirate Bartender |
| Kollin Holtz | Tour Guide |
| Nik Duggan | Rowdy Youth #1 |
| Jack Armstrong | Rowdy Youth #2 |
| Sean Kathryn O’Connor | Hospital Nurse |
| Isabella Peregrina | Museum Attendant |
| Mel Powell | Bartender |
| Gary Agid | Homeless Man (uncredited) |
| Natalie Stephany Aguilar | Street Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Manny Avina | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Gregory Scott Bedford | Bob Branston (uncredited) |
| Paulo Benedeti | Chef Paulo (uncredited) |
| Joshua Broadstone | American Tourist (uncredited) |
| Rick Camp | Museum Patron (uncredited) |
| Cabran E. Chamberlain | Society Fundraiser Attendee (uncredited) |
| Scott Christy | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Alan Chu | Limo Driver (uncredited) |
| Talon Crow | University Student (uncredited) |
| Zachary Culbertson | City Dweller (uncredited) |
| Kristin Dagenais | Power Elite (uncredited) |
| Steve Dakota | Outdoor Restaurant Patron / Gala Fundraiser Waiter (uncredited) |
| Thomas Dalby | Museum Patron (uncredited) |
| Liam Davis | Hospital Administrator (uncredited) |
| John Demakas | Power Elite Gala Attendee (uncredited) |
| Steve Durant | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Patrick Engler | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Barnaby Falls | Upscale Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Pamela Finney | Museum Patron (uncredited) |
| Scott Free | Elite Fundraiser (uncredited) |
| Karen Gabay | Museum Patron / Traveler / Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Kenley Gaffke | Gala Attendee (uncredited) |
| Hayley Gagner | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Douglas Gawoski | Scotsman (uncredited) |
| Roger Groh | Shopper (uncredited) |
| Ramsey Hanchette | The Mermaid (uncredited) |
| Linda Joy Henry | Power Elite (uncredited) |
| Kertyn Hernandez | Bar Girl (uncredited) |
| Alexander Hero | Happy Dancing Man (uncredited) |
| Stephanie Johnston | Pretty Girl at Gala Bar (uncredited) |
| Christina July Kim | Pier 39 Tourist (uncredited) |
| Kelly S. King | Shoe Store Clerk (uncredited) |
| Elena Kobylina | Street Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Rick Lasquete | Upscale Birthday Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Benjamin E. Latham | San Francisco Power Elite (uncredited) |
| Alysia Lembkey | Pier 39 Patron / Airport Patron (uncredited) |
| April Lind | Power Elite (uncredited) |
| John Lobato | Street Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Shannon Lujan | Gala Attendee (uncredited) |
| Mary Lu Marr | College Professor (uncredited) |
| Emily Matheny | Pretty Girl at Museum (uncredited) |
| Kelli McCrann | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Ray Medved | Cafe Patron (uncredited) |
| Monterey Morrissey | Museum Patron (uncredited) |
| Jeff Mosley | Museum Patron (uncredited) |
| Teresa Navarro | Pretty Girl at Gala (uncredited) |
| Steven Jon Nichols | Freind of Rory (uncredited) |
| Erin Nolan | Pretty Girl (uncredited) |
| Debra Norton-Miller | Elite Guest Fundraiser (uncredited) |
| Steve Warky Nunez | Museum Patron (uncredited) |
| Neil O’Neill | Scotsman (uncredited) |
| Brook Penca | Power Elite (uncredited) |
| Fernando Pereira | Dinner Guest (uncredited) |
| Gianni Piña | University Student (uncredited) |
| Jeff Redlick | Power Elite (uncredited) |
| Michael Andrew Reed | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Rick Richardson | Fundraiser Attendee (uncredited) |
| Sandra Dee Richardson | Power Elite (uncredited) |
| Shauna Richardson | Pretty Girl (uncredited) |
| Vanessa Ross | Gala Debutante (uncredited) |
| Boston Rush Freeman | Country Club Kid (uncredited) |
| Molly Shaiken | Scotsman (uncredited) |
| Anthony Snow | TV Cameraman (uncredited) |
| Theodore Carl Soderberg | Museum Patron (uncredited) |
| Michael T Stewart | Gala Waiter (uncredited) |
| Thomas W. Stewart | Elite Fundraiser (uncredited) |
| Andy Tabbat | Museum Patron (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey David William Taylor | Jazz Saxophone Musician (uncredited) |
| Anastassia Tchibissova | Power Elite (uncredited) |
| Ken Thrift | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Shannon Lee Unser | Fundraiser Power Elite (uncredited) |
| Katiana Upton | Daughter (uncredited) |
| Ken Venzke | European Tourist (uncredited) |
| Etienne Vick | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Erick Vinther | Doctor (uncredited) |
| Steven Wiig | Shoe Store Dad (uncredited) |
| Lia Wilbourn | Scotswoman (uncredited) |
| Victoria Lee Williams | Friend (uncredited) |
| Rose Wise | Museum Patron (uncredited) |
| Jeanne Young | Upscale Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Bobby Ysip | San Francisco Power Elite Gala Waiter (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The movie was originally titled “The Etruscan Smile”.
It was directed by two directors – Oded Binnun and Mihal Brezis.
The film features both American and British actors which adds to its unique charm.
“Rory’s Way” has collected 7 wins & 3 nominations in various award functions.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Loch Eriboll, Scotland, UK
- Latitude: 58.46801550000001
- Longitude: -4.689761
- Place ID: ChIJQztbhLIkkEgRKX717ZjFg9k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Eriboll, Lairg IV27 4UL, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.7749295
- Longitude: -122.4194155
- Place ID: ChIJIQBpAG2ahYAR_6128GcTUEo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Francisco, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Berkeley, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.8715226
- Longitude: -122.273042
- Place ID: ChIJ00mFOjZ5hYARk-l1ppUV6pQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Berkeley, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: California, USA
- Latitude: 36.778261
- Longitude: -119.4179324
- Place ID: ChIJPV4oX_65j4ARVW8IJ6IJUYs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
