Ravenous is a 1999 adventure drama film that shines a light on 19th-century military life. The movie brings to life the chilling tale of Captain John Boyd and his crew, predominantly played by Guy Pearce, Robert Carlyle, and David Arquette, who set out on a grave rescue mission only to fall into a cannibal’s trap. The following information goes deeper into where the film was shot, its filming times, and shares intriguing facts about the drama.
Where it Filmed?
The film’s haunting atmosphere came alive in a spread of locations. The breathtaking Tatra Mountains and Tatranska National Park in Slovakia served as some of the key sets. Additionally, some scenes were shot at the Barrandov Studios, Prague in Czech Republic and within the High Tatras range in Slovakia. Some parts of the film also benefited from the stunning landscapes of Durango, Mexico. The filming process spanned from February 2, 1998, till April of the same year.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Guy Pearce | Capt. John Boyd |
| Robert Carlyle | Col. Ives / F.W. Colqhoun |
| David Arquette | Pvt. Cleaves |
| Jeremy Davies | Pvt. Toffler |
| Jeffrey Jones | Col. Hart |
| John Spencer | Gen. Slauson |
| Stephen Spinella | Knox |
| Neal McDonough | Pvt. Reich |
| Bill Brochtrup | Lindus |
| Sheila Tousey | Martha |
| Fernando Becerril | Mexican Commander |
| Gabriel Berthier | Mexican Commander |
| Pedro Altamirano | Mexican Commander |
| Joseph Boyle | U.S. Blonde Soldier |
| Damián Delgado | Mexican Sentry |
| Fernando Manzano | Mexican Sentry |
| Alfredo Escobar | Soldier |
| Gerardo Martínez | Soldier |
| David Heyman | Mr. Janus |
| Tim Van Rellim | Mr. MacCready |
| Miezi Sungu | Jones |
| Abel Woolrich | Borracho |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by Antonia Bird and written by Ted Griffin.
- Held in high acclaim, Ravenous won 1 award and received 6 nominations.
- Guy Pearce played the role of Capt. John Boyd, Robert Carlyle was Col. Ives / F.W. Colqhoun, and David Arquette was Pvt. Cleaves.
- The film was rated ‘R’ and had a runtime of 101 minutes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Tatra Mountains, Slovakia
- Latitude: 49.1556982
- Longitude: 20.0442995
- Place ID: ChIJS4yApmeJFUcRWCsGrlq-QCc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tatra Mountains
- Timezone: Europe/Bratislava
- Location Name: Barrandov Studios, Prague, Czech Republic
- Latitude: 50.0307433
- Longitude: 14.3915028
- Place ID: ChIJVcnFvp2WC0cR-3hpyckVCLE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Kříženeckého nám. 322/5, Hlubočepy, 152 00 Praha-Praha 5, Czechia
- Timezone: Europe/Prague
- Location Name: Tatranska National Park, Tatra Mountains, Slovakia
- Latitude: 49.0828114
- Longitude: 20.0686414
- Place ID: ChIJ2caiut4nPkcRDWJOvaK_B5c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Železničná, 059 41 Štrba, Slovakia
- Timezone: Europe/Bratislava
- Location Name: Durango, Mexico
- Latitude: 24.0248409
- Longitude: -104.6608131
- Place ID: ChIJc9-8GKW3m4YR1EpsOqaO3b8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Durango, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
