Faces in the Crowd is a crime-drama movie from 2011. It offers an interesting story about a woman who suffers from a condition called “face-blindness” after surviving an attack by a serial killer. The film features actors Milla Jovovich, Julian McMahon, David Atrakchi and many more in various roles. You’ll find information here about where it was filmed and some fun, behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming sites of “Faces in the Crowd” were spread over different locations. Primary filming took place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and Illinois, USA, with several scenes being shot in the downtown area of Chicago, Illinois. The movie was also filmed at the picturesque Esplanade Riel pedestrian bridge in Winnipeg. The production team managed to complete the filming within a short span, from May 8, 2010, to June 13, 2010.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Milla Jovovich | Anna Marchant |
| Julian McMahon | Sam Kerrest |
| David Atrakchi | Lanyon / Tearjerk Jack |
| Michael Shanks | Bryce |
| Marianne Faithfull | Dr. Langenkamp |
| Sarah Wayne Callies | Francine |
| Valentina Vargas | Nina |
| Kate Yacula | Anna #2 – in hospital mirror |
| Apollonia Vanova | Anna #4 – in make-up mirror |
| Nels Lennarson | Kerrest #2 |
| Chris Kalhoon | Kerrest #3 |
| Aaron Hughes | Man #1 / Man #2 |
| Aaron Grain | Lanyon #2 |
| Michael James | Lanyon #3 |
| Jason Wishnowski | Lanyon #4 |
| Robert Moloney | Lanyon #6 (voice) |
| Curtis Moore | Stranger – Lanyon #7 |
| Sebastien Roberts | Stranger / Lurker at start-up party |
| David Ingram | Bryce #2 |
| Anthony Lemke | Bryce #3 |
| Stephen Huszar | Bryce #4 |
| Jordan Witzel | Bryce #6 |
| Darcy Fehr | Bryce #7 |
| Stephen Gomori | Bryce #10 |
| Jeff Pangman | Bryce #11 |
| Stephen Powell | Bryce #12 |
| Jerry Getty | Bryce #13 |
| Kevin Aichele | Bryce #14 |
| Stephan Dubeau | Bryce #15 |
| Rosemary Dunsmore | Dr. Langenkamp #2 |
| Tasha Simms | Dr. Langenkamp #3 |
| Frances Flanagan | Dr. Langenkamp #5 |
| Diane Stubbington | Dr. Langenkamp #6 |
| Jenn Bird | Francine #2 |
| Krista Bridges | Francine #4 |
| Judy Dougall | Francine #5 |
| Krysia Andrzejczak | Nina #2 |
| Maria Marlow | Nina #3 |
| Medina Hahn | Nina #4 |
| Venus Terzo | Nina #5 |
| Sandrine Holt | Nina #6 |
| Coady Mayo | Nicholas |
| Adrien Dorval | Wino |
| John B. Lowe | Headmaster |
| Jeff Skinner | Headmaster #2 |
| Matt Cooke | Anna’s Father |
| John Bluethner | Forensic Cop |
| Angela Maiorano Thurston | Lydia |
| Celeste Sansregret | Lydia #2 |
| Claire Thomas | Lydia #3 |
| Tyhr Trubiak | Uniformed Policeman |
| Stephen Eric McIntyre | Dazed Suspect with Cigar |
| Jacqueline Loewen | Girl Who Looks Like Francine |
| Lois Brothers | Doctor |
| Thomas C. Grabowski | Neurologist |
| Ruby Gauthier | Anna’s Daughter |
| Gordon Leclerc | News Reader |
| David Duncan | Policeman #1 |
| Alicia Johnston | Robert’s Mother |
| Onalee Ames | Sandra’s Mother |
| Chiara Horodecki | Nora |
| Arah Davies | Kid in Classroom |
| Taylor Davies | Twin to Kid in Classroom |
| Jenny Pudavick | Female Bridge Victim |
| Bo Bento | Grocer |
| Pilar Floyd | Identical Nurses |
| Kristinn Walsh | Identical Cop #1 |
| Tim Walsh | Identical Cop #2 |
| Jeff Warren | Man with Orange Shirt |
| Kevin Klein | Priest #1 / Tearjerk Jack |
| Gio Tropea | Priest #2 / Tearjerk Jack |
| Darren Ross | Transit Cop #1 |
| Sam Robinson | Transit Cop #2 |
| Keadon Mitchell | Nicolas #2 |
| Rosemarie Kvern | Older Woman |
| Marielle Lavoie | Teacher on Koel Island |
| Justin Olfert | Dead Bryce |
| Marshall Carroll | Business Person (uncredited) |
| Cam Gates | Dazed Suspect with Cigar #2 (uncredited) |
| Edgar Governo | Dance Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Michael Larocque | Prisoner (uncredited) |
| Lorrie Papadopoulos | Subway Rider (uncredited) |
| Dennis Scullard | Suspect #5 (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Director Julien Magnat and writers Agnès Caffin, Kelly Smith teamed up to bring this story to life.
- The leading role of Anna Marchant is played by Milla Jovovich, well known for her roles in action and sci-fi movies.
- Julian McMahon, famous for his roles in TV series such as “Nip/Tuck” and “Charmed,” plays Sam Kerrest.
- David Atrakchi, famous for his roles in French cinema, plays the dual roles of Lanyon and Tearjerk Jack.
- The versatile Michael Shanks, Sarah Wayne Callies and Marianne Faithfull have significant roles in the film too.
- The movie had different actors playing the same roles but with different faces, including Anna and Kerrest, to depict the lead character’s condition.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Downtown, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.8756719
- Longitude: -87.62434689999999
- Place ID: ChIJF2eEdK8sDogR_bsJDuvHPbw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Downtown Chicago, IL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Esplanade Riel pedestrian bridge, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Latitude: 49.8907733
- Longitude: -97.1268601
- Place ID: ChIJ-U5-Mk9x6lIRgF5yFCPiFPY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Esp. Riel, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
- Location Name: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.8781136
- Longitude: -87.6297982
- Place ID: ChIJ7cv00DwsDogRAMDACa2m4K8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Chicago, IL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 40.6331249
- Longitude: -89.3985283
- Place ID: ChIJGSZubzgtC4gRVlkRZFCCFX8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Illinois, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
