Julia is a drama from 2008, where Tilda Swinton portrayed Julia, a woman trying to extort money using a young boy as bait. Directed by Erick Zonca and written by Roger Bohbot, Michael Collins, and Camille Natta, the film was shot in various locations. In the following sections, you’ll uncover the filming sites and interesting facts about it.
Where it Filmed?
This gripping drama was filmed in several spots across Mexico and the U.S.A. Several scenes were shot at Four Aces Movie Ranch, located at 14499 E Ave Q, Palmdale, California, USA. The crew also visited Laguna Salada, Mexicali, and other spots in Baja California Norte, Mexico. Furthermore, some parts were filmed in Los Angeles, California, USA, and in other regions of Mexico. The filming took place in 2008, and the movie hit the screens on August 10 the same year. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tilda Swinton | Julia |
| Saul Rubinek | Mitch |
| Kate del Castillo | Elena |
| Aidan Gould | Tom |
| Jude Ciccolella | Nick |
| Bruno Bichir | Diego |
| Horacio Garcia Rojas | Santos |
| Mauricio Moreno | José |
| Kevin Kilner | Johnny |
| John Bellucci | Phillip |
| Ezra Buzzington | George |
| Roger Cudney | Frank |
| Eugene Byrd | Leon |
| Sandro Kopp | Marcus |
| Ken Davitian | Taxi Driver |
| Hiep Thi Le | Kitty |
| Jim Leske | Motel Clerk |
| Muriel Ricard | Journalist |
| Tania Verafield | Cleaning Lady |
| Atzinga | Carmen |
| Nadiedka | Carena |
| Mariana Elías | Raphaella |
| K. Duane Garrett | Police Officer |
| Steve Sanders | Briefcase Man at Locker |
| Robert Amico | Detective (uncredited) |
| Sally Berman | Woman by Car (uncredited) |
| Joe Cucuiat | Undercover Agent #2 (uncredited) |
| Dave Gist | Fat Train Station Guy (uncredited) |
| Priscilla Leona Horne | Train Passenger (uncredited) |
| Jake Koenig | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Camille Natta | Karen (uncredited) |
| Neko Parham | Ejay (uncredited) |
| Tom Poole | Detective (uncredited) |
| Ian Ray | Undercover Agent #1 (uncredited) |
| Marshal Silverman | Commuter (uncredited) |
| Ursula Tania | Cooker (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie stars big names like Tilda Swinton, Saul Rubinek, and Kate del Castillo.
- The picture was nominated for 8 awards, out of which it won 7.
- The film was received quite positively by critics, garnering 77 critic reviews.
- The run time of the movie is 2 hours and 24 minutes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Laguna Salada, Mexicali, Baja California Norte, Mexico
- Latitude: 32.6410415
- Longitude: -115.4666477
- Place ID: ChIJW7WK0Xtw14ARhS96AMsRGmA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Laguna Salada, Fraccionamiento Villa Mediterranea, 21040 Mexicali, B.C., Mexico
- Timezone: America/Tijuana
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Mexicali, Baja California Norte, Mexico
- Latitude: 32.6245389
- Longitude: -115.4522623
- Place ID: ChIJ0913qAxw14ARmvXN5aAzANQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Tijuana
- Location Name: Mexico
- Latitude: 23.634501
- Longitude: -102.552784
- Place ID: ChIJU1NoiDs6BIQREZgJa760ZO0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mexico
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
