“Lima: Breaking the Silence” is a 1999 crime drama movie, with an intense storyline based on a real event in Peru in 1997, where rebels kidnapped hundreds of high-ranking officials. The movie was shot at various locations in Belarus with stars like Joe Lara, Billy Drago, and Christopher Atkins playing significant roles. Let’s explore more about the areas where this film was brought to life and discover interesting trivia and facts about the film.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of the “Lima: Breaking the Silence” movie happened primarily in various locations in Belarus. Some of the filming locations include Minsk, the capital city of Belarus, the ancient Pishchalauski Castle in Minsk, the majestic Chapskiy Palace in Pryluki, Minsk Region, and the Minsk National Airport. Unfortunately, specific filming dates are unavailable.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Joe Lara | Victor |
| Billy Drago | General Monticito Frantacino |
| Christopher Atkins | Jeff |
| Bentley Mitchum | Bruce Nelson |
| Julie St. Claire | Elena |
| Richard Lynch | James Gallagher |
| Ambassador (Ireland) | |
| Charles Napier | Padre |
| Dana Lee | Ambassador Aoki (Japan) |
| Robert Ito | President Fujimoro |
| Natalie Roth | Delicia |
| Maureen LaVette | Betsy Brown / Phoebe Pratt |
| Darren Foy | Hector Carpa |
| Aleksandr Kashperov | Russian Ambassador |
| Angela Korabliova | Russian Ambassador’s Wife |
| Vladimir Vasilevich | Judge In The Court |
| Hustina Patricia Al-Hakin | Officer In Women’s Prison |
| Igor Varnas-Garnike | Lawyer In The Court |
| Julia Davis | Church Nun (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The story of the movie is based on a true event in Peru in 1997.
- Despite the events taking place in Peru, the movie was filmed in Belarus.
- In a scene meant to represent Lima Airport in Peru, signs in Russian could be spotted, which is a goof in the movie.
- Various famous stars played significant roles in the movie, including Joe Lara, Billy Drago, and Christopher Atkins.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Minsk, Belarus
- Latitude: 53.9006011
- Longitude: 27.558972
- Place ID: ChIJ02oeW9PP20YR2XC13VO4YQs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Minsk, Minsk Region, Belarus
- Timezone: Europe/Minsk
- Location Name: Pishchalauski Castle, Minsk, Belarus
- Latitude: 53.8988217
- Longitude: 27.5481846
- Place ID: ChIJRfCP-ujP20YRO7LkYzhxlXI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: vulica Valadarskaha 2, Minsk, Minskaja voblasć, Belarus
- Timezone: Europe/Minsk
- Location Name: Chapskiy Palace, Pryluki, Minsk Region, Belarus
- Latitude: 53.7940187
- Longitude: 27.4551742
- Place ID: ChIJ68494DzX20YR6XE4K7HUZ0c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Priluki, Minsk Region 223011, Belarus
- Timezone: Europe/Minsk
- Location Name: Minsk National Airport, Belarus
- Latitude: 53.8896537
- Longitude: 28.0342018
- Place ID: ChIJ6ayKW4w22kYRrgzvvXxutBA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: National Airport Minsk, Мінск, Minskaja voblasć, Belarus
- Timezone: Europe/Minsk
