O Brother, Where Art Thou? is a comedy and crime movie released in 2000. This film, directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, showcases the desperate search of three convicts for hidden treasure while evading law enforcement during the 1930s in deep south. It stars George Clooney, John Turturro, and Tim Blake Nelson. This article provides details about the movie’s filming locations and interesting bits of information and trivia about its production.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was mostly filmed in various locations throughout the state of Mississippi, USA. Specific filming spots include D’Lo Water Park in D’Lo, the city of Canton, Yazoo City, Vicksburg, and the state’s capital, Jackson. The filming period ran quite concentrated, from June 7, 1999, until August 23, 1999.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| George Clooney | Everett |
| John Turturro | Pete Hogwallop |
| Tim Blake Nelson | Delmar O’Donnell |
| John Goodman | Big Dan Teague |
| Holly Hunter | Penny |
| Chris Thomas King | Tommy Johnson |
| Charles Durning | Pappy O’Daniel |
| Del Pentecost | Junior O’Daniel |
| Michael Badalucco | George Nelson |
| J.R. Horne | Pappy’s Staff |
| Brian Reddy | Pappy’s Staff |
| Wayne Duvall | Homer Stokes |
| Ed Gale | The Little Man |
| Ray McKinnon | Vernon T. Waldrip |
| Royce D. Applegate | Man with Bullhorn |
| Frank Collison | Wash Hogwallop |
| Quinn Gasaway | Boy Hogwallop |
| Lee Weaver | Blind Seer |
| Stephen Root | Radio Station Man |
| John Locke | Mr. French |
| Gillian Welch | Soggy Bottom Customer |
| A. Ray Ratliff | Record Store Clerk |
| Mia Tate | Siren |
| Musetta Vander | Siren |
| Christy Taylor | Siren |
| April Hardcastle | Waitress |
| Michael W. Finnell | Interrogator |
| Georgia Rae Rainer | Wharvey Gal |
| Marianna Breland | Wharvey Gal |
| Lindsey Miller | Wharvey Gal |
| Natalie Shedd | Wharvey Gal |
| John McConnell | Woolworths Manager |
| Issac Freeman | Gravedigger |
| Wilson Waters Jr. | Gravedigger |
| Robert Hamlett | Gravedigger |
| Willard Cox | Cox Family |
| Evelyn Cox | Cox Family |
| Suzanne Cox | Cox Family |
| Sidney Cox | Cox Family |
| Buck White | The Whites |
| Sharon White | The Whites |
| Cheryl White | The Whites |
| Ed Snodderly | Village Idiot |
| David Holt | Village Idiot |
| Dan Andreiu | KKK Member (uncredited) |
| Seth Bailey | Cigar-Smoking Banquet Patron (uncredited) |
| Billy W. Blackwell | Rallygoer / Banquet Patron (uncredited) |
| Ron Block | Banjoist (uncredited) |
| Dan Braun | Klansman (uncredited) |
| Sheryl Clark | Moviegoer / Spectator (uncredited) |
| Ryder Davis | Klansman (uncredited) |
| Jerry Douglas | Dobro Player (uncredited) |
| Christopher Francis | Klansman (uncredited) |
| Gloria Gonnillini | Rallygoer (uncredited) |
| Geoffrey Gould | Mob Head (uncredited) |
| Stuart Greenwell | Rail Man (uncredited) |
| Emily D. Haley | Partygoer (uncredited) |
| R.C. Keene | Rallygoer (uncredited) |
| Nathan Kornelis | Klansman (uncredited) |
| Nathaniel Lee Jr. | Ice Boy with Straw Hat (uncredited) |
| Lamar Lott | Rallygoer (uncredited) |
| Mark Munson | Klansman (uncredited) |
| Andy Sims | Rallygoer (uncredited) |
| Christa Sparks | Wharvey Gal (uncredited) |
| Shayne Tingle | Rail Man (uncredited) |
| Dan Tyminski | Mandolinist on Stage (uncredited) |
| Leon Walls | Guitarist (uncredited) |
| John Wilkie | Klansman / Choreographer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was nominated for 2 Oscars, indicating its noteworthy quality and reception.
- It further garnered 8 wins and 36 nominations in various award-giving bodies, adding to its repute.
- The film runs for 1 hour and 47 minutes, which suggests an engrossing narrative filled with comedic and thrilling scenes.
- A significant number of viewers and critics reviewed the film, manifested by 1,100 user and 114 critic reviews. These reviews are testament to its broad reach and appeal.
- The cast, prominently headed by George Clooney, John Turturro, and Tim Blake Nelson, was verified as complete. Hence, it demonstrates meticulous casting efforts for the film.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: D’Lo Water Park, D’Lo, Mississippi, USA
- Latitude: 31.9790474
- Longitude: -89.8967036
- Place ID: ChIJNU6F83GigogRWq5aFI_EwV4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: D’Lo Water Park, 135 D’Lo Park Rd, Mendenhall, MS 39114, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Yazoo City, Mississippi, USA
- Latitude: 32.8551326
- Longitude: -90.4056468
- Place ID: ChIJaw0Hia2RKYYRtlMLg2KqETs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Yazoo City, MS 39194, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA
- Latitude: 32.3526456
- Longitude: -90.877882
- Place ID: ChIJuRGx9ifgKIYRwHtPB2kqQnc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Vicksburg, MS, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Jackson, Mississippi, USA
- Latitude: 32.2987573
- Longitude: -90.1848103
- Place ID: ChIJIRt0kH8rKIYRoDjwQeTNEwc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Jackson, MS, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
