This is relating to the movie ‘Iron Cross: The Road to Normandy’. It’s a war film from 2022 directed by Tino Struckmann and features actors such as Olivier Gruner and Kim Sønderholm. This introduction aims to further discuss the locations where the movie was shot and also uncover some interesting backstage details about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of the movie ‘Iron Cross: The Road to Normandy’ took place in several locations around the globe. Filming happened in Odessa, Ukraine and then moved to Nashville, Tennessee, USA. The movie crew also visited Florala, Alabama, before moving to Frederikshavn, Jylland, Denmark, and finishing up in Los Angeles, California, USA. Unfortunately, the specific filming dates are unknown.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tino Struckmann | Klaus Muller |
| Olivier Gruner | Anton |
| Kim Sønderholm | Ulli |
| Damian Chapa | Brahms |
| Thomas Raft | Yuri |
| Tori London | Maria Hoffman |
| Elvin Manges | |
| Birk Mogensen | Leuitnant Weisman |
| Caspar von Winterfeldt | Kurt |
| Steve Effler | Heinz |
| Lee Tingey | |
| Trey Hough | |
| John s Barnett | Commisar |
| Buck Brown | Field Marshall |
| Christian Brown | Anton |
| Kirk Chittick | Sergeant John Walters |
| Billy Davis | Drummer |
| William Donegen | Field Priest |
| Doug Effler | Russian General |
| Johnny Egelund | American 101st. airborne Lt. |
| Johnny Egelund | German Soldier |
| Henrik Hansen | Heinz |
| Mike Kowolski | Michael Wittman |
| Ernie Milteer | Unterscharfuhrer |
| Claus Nielsen | German soldier / Radio operator |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is set during WW2 and revolves around Captain Klaus Muller who struggles to survive against Russian forces.
- When Muller gets injured, he is sent to Normandy where American soldiers Lee and Trey are preparing for D-day.
- Director, Tino Struckmann, also plays the role of Captain Muller in the movie.
- Olivier Gruner plays Anton, a friend of Muller struggling alongside him on the Eastern front.
- The runtime of the movie is 1 hour and 55 minutes, and it was given a ‘G’ rating by Japan, a ’12’ rating by Netherlands, and a ’15’ rating by the United Kingdom.
- In an interesting goof, the close-ups on the artillery show a modern muzzle-break, which is not the type used by Russian forces at the time.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Odessa, Ukraine
- Latitude: 46.4702111
- Longitude: 30.7306393
- Place ID: ChIJQ0yGC4oxxkARbBfyjOKPnxI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Odesa, Odesa Oblast, Ukraine, 65000
- Timezone: Europe/Kiev
- Location Name: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
- Latitude: 36.1626638
- Longitude: -86.7816016
- Place ID: ChIJPZDrEzLsZIgRoNrpodC5P30
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Nashville, TN, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Florala, Alabama, USA
- Latitude: 31.00518
- Longitude: -86.3280018
- Place ID: ChIJo3u8CiaGkYgRppM8sdG0y40
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Florala, AL 36442, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Frederikshavn, Jylland, Denmark
- Latitude: 57.442711
- Longitude: 10.521006
- Place ID: ChIJ5cy8NZs7T0YRMHFRHcyvAAo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 9900 Frederikshavn, Denmark
- Timezone: Europe/Copenhagen
- 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
