“Behind Enemy Lines” is a 2001 action-drama movie, which tells the story of a disheartened pilot, portrayed by Owen Wilson, who finds himself stranded in war-torn Bosnia and must evade both local military forces and an assassin. His chief officer, played by Gene Hackman, risks everything to save him. In the following segments, we shall uncover where this movie was filmed and the role each location played in the movie, alongside sharing some interesting trivia and lesser-known facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
This military-based movie was filmed in several locations around the world, each contributing to the overall feel and authenticity of the movie. The filming started on October 16, 2000, and ended in January 2001. The chosen filming locations were:
- Slovakia, providing a backdrop fitting for the war-torn regions depicted in the movie.
- USS Carl Vinson and USS Constellation in the Pacific Ocean, which were used to depict the naval settings of the movie.
- Koliba Studios in Bratislava, Slovakia, where indoor scenes were shot.
- Van Nuys, California, USA, which added varied American visual elements to the movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Owen Wilson | Burnett |
| Gene Hackman | Reigart |
| Gabriel Macht | Stackhouse |
| Charles Malik Whitfield | Rodway |
| David Keith | O’Malley |
| Olek Krupa | Lokar |
| Vladimir Mashkov | Tracker |
| Marko Igonda | Bazda |
| Eyal Podell | Petty Officer Kennedy |
| Geoff Pierson | Admiral Donnelly |
| Aernout Van Lynden | Aernout Van Lynden |
| Sam Jaeger | Red Crown Operator #1 |
| Don Winston | Red Crown Operator #3 |
| Elizabeth Perry | Red Crown Operator #4 |
| Igor Hajdarhodzic | Serb Spotter |
| Tarik Filipovic | Serb Soldier |
| Peter Palka | Serb Soldier at Lokar’s Mansion |
| Todd Boyce | Junior Officer |
| Laurence Mason | Brandon |
| Leon Russom | Ed Burnett |
| Goran Grgic | Technician |
| Ivan Urbánek | Father in Minefield |
| Ismet Bagtasevic | Muslim Passenger |
| Dragan Marinkovic | Damir |
| Kamil Mikulcík | Tiger #1 |
| Vladimir Oktavec | Petrovic |
| Dorothy Lucey | Dorothy Lucey |
| Filip Nola | Serb Soldier at Mass Grave |
| Bumper Robinson | SCIF Technician |
| Ann Sorum | Mom Burnett |
| George Davis | Sky News Cameraman |
| Tom Mooney | Carrier Commanding Officer |
| Mark Bocchetti | Navy Rep |
| Lucia Srncova | Muslim Girl |
| Daniel Margolius | Muslim Teenager |
| Jared Chandler | Piquet’s Aide |
Trivia and Facts
- “Behind Enemy Lines” is a 1h 46min long movie, released on 6th September 2013.
- The movie was directed by John Moore and written by Jim Thomas, John Thomas, and David Veloz.
- Apart from Owen Wilson and Gene Hackman, the movie also starred Gabriel Macht, Charles Malik Whitfield, and Joaquim de Almeida, among others.
- The action-drama movie has received one win and two nominations in awards.
- The film garnered 479 user reviews and was critiqued by 83 critics.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Slovakia
- Latitude: 48.669026
- Longitude: 19.699024
- Place ID: ChIJf8Z8rrlgFEcRfTpysWdha80
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Slovakia
- Timezone: Europe/Bratislava
- Location Name: USS Carl Vinson, Pacific Ocean
- Latitude: -8.783195
- Longitude: -124.508523
- Place ID: ChIJ6xjzMCwE7XYRvGyHcKAU_44
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pacific Ocean
- Timezone:
- Location Name: USS Constellation, Pacific Ocean
- Latitude: -8.783195
- Longitude: -124.508523
- Place ID: ChIJ6xjzMCwE7XYRvGyHcKAU_44
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pacific Ocean
- Timezone:
- Location Name: Koliba Studios, Bratislava, Slovakia
- Latitude: 48.16988689999999
- Longitude: 17.1082666
- Place ID: ChIJpcCsmgKMbEcRYtO7cNL3ACY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Koliba, 831 01 Bratislava-Nové Mesto, Slovakia
- Timezone: Europe/Bratislava
- Location Name: Van Nuys, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.2012166
- Longitude: -118.466222
- Place ID: ChIJa-i6-hqXwoARSIjZDHu_cMg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
