Inception is a popular film, released in 2010. The action-adventure film was directed and written by Christopher Nolan, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Elliot Page. This article explores the filming locations, gives details about when it was shot, and shares intriguing facts about the film.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot in multiple places across the globe. These locations include Fortress Mountain and other places in Alberta, Canada. It was also filmed in Tangier, Morocco, and the cities of Shizuoka and Tokyo in Japan. Filming took place over several months, from June 19, 2009, to November 2009.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Leonardo DiCaprio | Cobb |
| Joseph Gordon-Levitt | Arthur |
| Tom Hardy | Eames |
| Ken Watanabe | Saito |
| Dileep Rao | Yusuf |
| Cillian Murphy | Robert Fischer |
| Tom Berenger | Browning |
| Marion Cotillard | Mal |
| Pete Postlethwaite | Maurice Fischer |
| Michael Caine | Miles |
| Lukas Haas | Nash |
| Tai-Li Lee | Tadashi |
| Claire Geare | Phillipa (3 Years Old) |
| Magnus Nolan | James (20 Months Old) |
| Taylor Geare | Phillipa (5 Years Old) |
| Johnathan Geare | James (3 Years Old) |
| Tohoru Masamune | Japanese Security Guard |
| Yuji Okumoto | Saito’s Attendant |
| Earl Cameron | Elderly Bald Man |
| Ryan Hayward | Lawyer |
| Miranda Nolan | Flight Attendant |
| Russ Fega | Cab Driver |
| Tim Kelleher | Thin Man |
| Talulah Riley | Blonde |
| Nicolas Clerc | Bridge Sub Con |
| Coralie Dedykere | Bridge Sub Con |
| Silvie Laguna | Bridge Sub Con |
| Virgile Bramly | Bridge Sub Con |
| Jean-Michel Dagory | Bridge Sub Con |
| Helena Cullinan | Penrose Sub Con |
| Mark Fleischmann | Penrose Sub Con |
| Shelley Lang | Penrose Sub Con |
| Adam Cole | Bar Sub Con |
| Jack Murray | Bar Sub Con |
| Kraig Thornber | Bar Sub Con |
| Angela Nathenson | Bar Sub Con |
| Natasha Beaumont | Bar Sub Con |
| Marc Raducci | Lobby Sub Con |
| Carl Gilliard | Lobby Sub Con |
| Jill Maddrell | Lobby Sub Con |
| Alex Lombard | Lobby Sub Con |
| Nicole Pulliam | Lobby Sub Con |
| Peter Basham | Fischer’s Jet Captain |
| Michael Gaston | Immigration Officer |
| Felix Scott | Businessman |
| Andrew Pleavin | Businessman |
| Lisa Reynolds | Private Nurse |
| Jason Tendell | Fischer’s Driver |
| Jack Gilroy | Old Cobb |
| Shannon Welles | Old Mal |
| Michael August | LAX Passenger (uncredited) |
| Ken Bhan | Mombasan Gambler (uncredited) |
| Salmaan Bokhari | Mob (uncredited) |
| Marvin Campbell | Hallway Guard (uncredited) |
| John Ceallach | LAX Passenger (uncredited) |
| Gregg Christie | Stock Broker (uncredited) |
| Garvin Cross | Snow Commander (uncredited) |
| James Currie | Lawyer (uncredited) |
| Youlanda Davis | Mombasan Cashier (uncredited) |
| Julie Eagleton | Stockbroker (uncredited) |
| Seve Esposito | Italian Gambler (uncredited) |
| Marcus Everett | Stock Broker (uncredited) |
| Zachary Christopher Fay | Extra (uncredited) |
| Daniel Girondeaud | Bridge Sub Con (uncredited) |
| Natalie Goldwin | LAX Passenger (uncredited) |
| Allan Hale | Immigration Officer (uncredited) |
| Andrew Hoagland | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Guy Iannacone | Airport Patron (uncredited) |
| Marguerite Gioia Insolia | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Charles Jarrell | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| Seong-hwan Jo | Japanese Landing Crew (uncredited) |
| Alonzo F. Jones | Mombasan Casino Staff (uncredited) |
| Spencer Kayden | Korean Mombasa Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| Mobin Khan | Mombasa Casino Cashier (uncredited) |
| Mike Knox | Mombasa Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| Shunsaku Kudô | Saito’s Bodyguard Officer (uncredited) |
| Leticia LaBelle | Airport Patron (uncredited) |
| John Lawson | Street Person (uncredited) |
| Jean-Christophe Leger | French Student (uncredited) |
| Arnold Montey | Stock Broker (uncredited) |
| François-Marie Nivon | A Passer-By (uncredited) |
| Scott Pretty | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Robert Roldan | Poolside Waiter (uncredited) |
| Norman Saleet | Airport Patron (uncredited) |
| Colin Smith | Airport Patron (uncredited) |
| Affan Tareen | Denison (uncredited) |
| Matt Vogel | Zeke – Pedestrian (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film runs for 2 hours and 28 minutes.
- Inception has received plenty of recognition, ranking as the 14th top-rated movie.
- The film delves into the world of corporate espionage with a twist – the thief, Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio), steals secrets through dream-sharing technology.
- The star-studded cast includes notable actors like Tom Hardy, Ken Watanabe, Dileep Rao, Cillian Murphy, Tom Berenger, and Marion Cotillard, among others.
- Not only was Inception popular among viewers, gathering 4,887 user reviews, but it also did well critically, receiving 471 critic reviews.
- The film bagged 4 Oscars and has a record of 155 wins & 220 nominations in various award categories.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Fortress Mountain, Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada
- Latitude: 51.0616996
- Longitude: -115.1596908
- Place ID: ChIJWXGNpYPccFMRJFheVsV5cTw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Fortress Mountain Way, Bighorn No. 8, AB T0L 2C0, Canada
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
- Location Name: Tangier, Morocco
- Latitude: 35.7594651
- Longitude: -5.833954299999999
- Place ID: ChIJLRNM8FyHCw0ReuG0v3HFv3Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tangier, Morocco
- Timezone: Africa/Casablanca
- Location Name: Shizuoka, Japan
- Latitude: 34.9755668
- Longitude: 138.3826773
- Place ID: ChIJb4VYeiC_G2ARAYGHqCZ2x60
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Shizuoka, Japan
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Location Name: Alberta, Canada
- Latitude: 53.9332706
- Longitude: -116.5765035
- Place ID: ChIJtRkkqIKyCVMRno6bQJpHqbA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Alberta, Canada
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
