The movie “Beloved” was made in 1998, and it tells a compelling story of a slave visited by the spirit of a mysterious young woman. Directed by Jonathan Demme and played by stars like Yada Beener, Emil Pinnock, and Calen Johnson. This piece will lead you through the movie’s filming locations and introduce some notable facts and trivia about the movie and its production.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of “Beloved” took place at different prominent locations across the United States. These includes Old New Castle in Delaware, Fair Hill Natural Resources Area in Maryland and Landis Valley Museum in Pennsylvania. The crew also filmed at Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve in Texas, and Philadelphia Civic Center in Pennsylvania. The filming was carried out from June 25, 1997, to December 18, 1997.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Yada Beener | Denver aged 9 |
| Emil Pinnock | Howard aged 14 |
| Calen Johnson | Buglar aged 13 |
| Oprah Winfrey | Sethe |
| Beah Richards | Baby Suggs |
| Danny Glover | Paul D |
| Kimberly Elise | Denver |
| Jude Ciccolella | Schoolteacher |
| Dashiell Eaves | Schoolteacher’s Nephew |
| Tyler Hinson | Baby Beloved |
| Brian Hooks | Young Paul D |
| Hill Harper | Halle |
| George E. Ray | Reverend Pike |
| Wes Bentley | Schoolteacher’s Nephew |
| Irma P. Hall | Ella |
| Dorothy Love Coates | M. Lucille Williams |
| Vertamae Grosvenor | Grace |
| Angie Utt | Mrs. Garner |
| Jim Roche | String Show Barker |
| Frederick Strother | African Savage |
| Lillian Smith | Lemonade Server |
| Ramona Castle | Carnival Kid |
| Aliya Robinson | Denver’s Carnival Friend |
| Albert Hall | Stamp Paid |
| Brooklyn James | Carnival Kid |
| Anthony Chisholm | Langhorne |
| Nora Marlowe | Carnival Kid |
| Joe Toutebon | Frenchie |
| Brittany Hawkins | Young Girl Sethe |
| Alerte Belance | Nan |
| Ayoka Dorsey | Sethe’s Mother |
| Ashleigh Watson | Baby Denver |
| Dajon Matthews | Howard aged 5 |
| Norris Wiggins Jr. | Buglar aged 4 |
| Tracey Walter | Slave Catcher |
| Terel Gibson | Buglar aged 21 |
| Harry Northup | Sheriff |
| Damani Baker | Howard aged 22 |
| Paul Lazar | General Store Proprietor |
| Jane White | Lady Jones |
| Leigh Smiley | General Store Helper |
| Dan Olmstead | Policeman |
| Jiggs Walker | Good Samaritan |
| Charles Glenn | Helpful Gentleman |
| Carol Jean Lewis | Janey Wagon |
| Jason Robards | Mr. Bodwin |
| Anthony S. Calypso | Denver’s Boyfriend |
| Ysaye M. Barnwell | The Thirty Women |
| Aisha Kahlil | The Thirty Women |
| Cecelia Ann Birt | The Thirty Women |
| Dianne McIntyre | The Thirty Women |
| Grace Blake | The Thirty Women |
| Gaynielle Neville | The Thirty Women |
| Jordan Cael | The Thirty Women |
| Madeline Preston | The Thirty Women |
| Nitanju Bolade Casel | The Thirty Women |
| Edwidge Danticat | The Thirty Women |
| Millicent Sparks | The Thirty Women |
| Yanick Etienne | The Thirty Women |
| Lisa Summerour | The Thirty Women |
| Denise Gassant | The Thirty Women |
| Ophelia M. Turner | The Thirty Women |
| Frances Gray | The Thirty Women |
| Thelma Houston | The Thirty Women |
| Willa Ward | The Thirty Women |
| Louise Johnson | The Thirty Women |
| Pauletta Washington | The Thirty Women |
| Jacqueline Celestin Fils-Aimé | The Thirty Women |
| Hazel Fernandes | Featured Singer (voice) |
| Jeremy Benbow | Stamp Paid’s Boy #2 (uncredited) |
| Len Berdick | Guard of Slaves (uncredited) |
| Cynthia Biggs | Cynthia (Clearing Singer #2) (uncredited) |
| Daniel Capellaro | Paperboy (uncredited) |
| Anthony Cook | Man Pushing WheelBarrel (uncredited) |
| Jahmal Curtis | Stamp Paid’s Boy #1 (uncredited) |
| Katy Dierlam | Helen Melon (uncredited) |
| Brother Eden Douglas | Swine Wrangler – Sethe’s Neighbor (uncredited) |
| Lionel Douglass | Fry Man (uncredited) |
| Belito Garcia | Slave (uncredited) |
| Stanley Glenn | Barber Shop Man #2 (uncredited) |
| Harold Gould | Barber Shop Man #4 (uncredited) |
| Annette Hardeman | Annette (Clearing Singer #4) (uncredited) |
| Frank Hartman | Frank the Human Volcano (uncredited) |
| Faith Grace Johnson | 30 Mile Woman (uncredited) |
| Bonnie Loev | Carriage Passenger (uncredited) |
| Michelle Marcelle | Abu Snake Charmer (uncredited) |
| Nancy Jane Marron Asti | Widow / Mom (uncredited) |
| Ned Martin | Gardner / farm hand (uncredited) |
| Warren Miller | Sands of Time Teller (uncredited) |
| Charles Napier | Angry Carny (uncredited) |
| Joey Perillo | The Carnival Barker (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Joe Roche | Carny Family Member (uncredited) |
| Lauren Roselli | Carnival Gypsy (uncredited) |
| Edward Saxon | Man with Rubbery Face (uncredited) |
| Cue Shepherd | Slave (uncredited) |
| Rema Webb | The Thirty Women (uncredited) |
| Portia West | Portia (Clearing Singer #1) (uncredited) |
| Ford Wheeler | Egyptian Giant (uncredited) |
| Marilyn Zenko | Woman in town (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is a historical drama and was premiered in Canada on October 16, 1998.
- The screenplay was crafted by accomplished writers Toni Morrison, Akosua Busia, and Richard LaGravenese.
- The movie’s cast also includes acclaimed actors such as Oprah Winfrey, Beah Richards, Danny Glover, and Kimberly Elise.
- Notably, the movie was nominated for an Oscar and won three other awards, and received 23 nominations in total.
- Despite the various opinions on the movie, there was a mix of reviews with 224 from users and 63 from critics.
- Some of the character roles were played by Yada Beener as Denver aged 9, Emil Pinnock as Howard aged 14, and Calen Johnson as Buglar aged 13.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Old New Castle, New Castle, Delaware, USA
- Latitude: 39.660151
- Longitude: -75.56483279999999
- Place ID: ChIJ_6IrSnADx4kRFEtaoyg_7tY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 306 Delaware St, New Castle, DE 19720, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Fair Hill Natural Resources Area – 376 Fair Hill Drive, Fair Hill, Maryland, USA
- Latitude: 39.7025616
- Longitude: -75.8678418
- Place ID: ChIJ6-bpWMatx4kRamnAI9chRDw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 376 Fair Hill Dr, Elkton, MD 21921, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Landis Valley Museum – 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
- Latitude: 40.0926243
- Longitude: -76.2809853
- Place ID: ChIJc3pAusEjxokRjH3VO377NLc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2451 Kissel Hl Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve, Mason County, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 30.5678777
- Longitude: -99.3305951
- Place ID: ChIJB96oQoSCWYYR04GmdVNvs-k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve, James River Rd, Mason, TX 76856, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Philadelphia Civic Center – 34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Latitude: 39.949112
- Longitude: -75.192673
- Place ID: ChIJidYLn1vGxokRnjTmHhSQWow
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av – FS, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
