“Sweet Country” is a film released in 1987, featuring a rich drama set in historical times. The movie unfolds in different geographical locations detailing the story of a U.S woman who becomes part of an uprising in Chile in 1973. This narrative digs further into the filming of the movie, where it was shot, and who played which characters. We also uncover more intriguing facts and trivia about the film and its backstage happenings.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Sweet Country” was filmed across two locations. The first is the beautiful country of Greece. Secondly, some parts were shot in Santiago, the capital of Chile. The filming took place between December 1985 and March 1986, giving the movie a rich backdrop of these two unique locations.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jane Alexander | Anna |
| John Cullum | Ben |
| Carole Laure | Eva |
| Franco Nero | Paul |
| Joanna Pettet | Monica |
| Randy Quaid | Juan |
| Irene Papas | Mrs. Araya |
| Jean-Pierre Aumont | Mr. Araya |
| Pierre Vaneck | Father Venegas |
| Katia Dandoulaki | Sister Mathilde |
| Ann Coleman | Dorothy |
| Giannis Voglis | Max |
| Betty Valassi | Sara |
| Dimitris Poulikakos | Torturer |
| Saun Ellis | Evelyn |
| Yula Gavala | Pauline |
| Lea Hatzopoulou-Karavia | Angry Woman |
| Marianna Toli | Ira |
| Aspa Nakapoulou | Mrs. Ortega |
| Alexis Revidis | Mr. Ortega |
| Myrto Liati | Jane |
| Emily-Rose Yiaxis | Maria Paz |
| Giannis Kakleas | Jose |
| Alexandros Mylonas | Search Officer |
| Ann Hodgson | Kay |
| Penelope Pitsouli | Waitress |
| Spyros Mavides | Rebellious Soldier |
| Nikos Alexiou | Mario |
| Tatiana Papamoschou | Cousin Margarita |
| Steve Douzos | Cab Driver |
| Despina Tataki | Aunt Soledad |
| Christos Efthimou | Interrogator |
| Dimitris C. Milionis | Jimmy from NYC (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film is a drama and historical piece, running for a length of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Its release date was on October 16, 1987, in Denmark.
- The movie tells the story of an American woman, Anna, who finds herself embroiled in the conflicts of the 1973 military regime in Chile.
- The film is directed by noted director Michael Cacoyannis, and written by him and Caroline Richards.
- Key performances in the movie come from Jane Alexander, who plays Anna, John Cullum who plays Ben, and Carole Laure who plays Eva.
- The film garnered the attention of critics and viewers alike, with 3 user reviews and 4 critic reviews, many of which were favourable.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Greece
- Latitude: 39.074208
- Longitude: 21.824312
- Place ID: ChIJY2xxEcdKWxMRHS2a3HUXOjY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Greece
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Location Name: Santiago, Chile
- Latitude: -33.4488897
- Longitude: -70.6692655
- Place ID: ChIJL68lBEHFYpYRMQkPQDzVdYQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
- Timezone: America/Santiago
