The movie Armageddon, released in 1998, tells the exciting story of a misfit team recruited by NASA to save Earth from an impending asteroid. The star-studded lineup of actors includes Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, and Ben Affleck. In this article, we will discuss the filming locations, filming dates and some fun behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot at various locations. The heart of Houston, Texas served as one of these places. Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 34 in Titusville, Florida, also known as the Apollo 1 Memorial, was another backdrop. The scenes that required an air force base context were filmed in Edwards Air Force Base, California. Istanbul, the city that straddles Europe and Asia, was also featured, while picturesque Sanger, Texas, contributed to the movie’s locations as well. This broad filming process spanned from August 27, 1997, to January 29, 1998.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bruce Willis | Harry S. Stamper |
| Billy Bob Thornton | Dan Truman |
| Ben Affleck | A.J. Frost |
| Liv Tyler | Grace Stamper |
| Will Patton | Chick |
| Steve Buscemi | Rockhound |
| William Fichtner | Colonel Willie Sharp |
| Owen Wilson | Oscar |
| Michael Clarke Duncan | Bear |
| Peter Stormare | Lev Andropov |
| Jessica Steen | Co-Pilot Jennifer Watts |
| Keith David | General Kimsey |
| Chris Ellis | Flight Director Clark |
| Jason Isaacs | Ronald Quincy |
| Grayson McCouch | Gruber |
| Anthony Guidera | Co-Pilot Tucker |
| Greg Collins | Halsey |
| J. Patrick McCormack | General Boffer |
| Ian Quinn | Astronaut Pete Shelby |
| Christopher J. Worret | Operator #1 |
| Adam C. Smith | Operator #2 |
| John Mahon | Karl |
| Grace Zabriskie | Dottie |
| K.C. Leomiti | Samoan |
| Eddie Griffin | Bike Messenger |
| Deborah Nishimura | Client #1 |
| Albert Wong | Client #2 |
| Jim Ishida | Client #3 |
| Stanley Anderson | President |
| James Harper | Admiral Kelso |
| Ellen Cleghorne | Helga the Nurse |
| Udo Kier | Psychologist |
| John Aylward | Dr. Banks |
| Mark Curry | Stu the Cabbie |
| Seiko Matsuda | Asian Tourist – Female |
| Harry Humphries | Chuck Jr. |
| Dyllan Christopher | Tommy |
| Judith Hoag | Denise |
| Sage Allen | Max’s Mom |
| Steven Ford | Nuke Tech |
| Christian Clemenson | Droning Guy |
| Andy Ryan | Greenpeace Guy |
| Duke Valenti | Roughneck #1 |
| Billy Devlin | Roughneck #3 |
| Kathleen Matthews | Newscaster #2 |
| J.C. Hayward | Newscaster #3 |
| Andrew Glassman | Newscaster #4 |
| Shawnee Smith | Redhead |
| Dwight Hicks | FBI Agent #1 |
| Vic Manni | Loanshark |
| Jim Maniaci | Biker Customer |
| Layla Roberts | Molly Mounds |
| Bodhi Elfman | Math Guy |
| Alexander Johnson | Newscaster |
| Kathy Neff | Reporter #1 |
| Victor Vinson | Sector Director |
| Joseph Patrick Kelly | Marine #1 |
| Peter White | Secretary of Defense |
| Rudy Mettia | G-Man |
| Frank van Keeken | NASA Planner #1 |
| Frederick Weller | NASA Tech |
| Jeff Austin | NASA Tech |
| Googy Gress | NASA Tech |
| Matt Malloy | NASA Tech |
| H. Richard Greene | NASA Tech |
| Brian Brophy | NASA Tech |
| Peter Murnik | NASA Tech |
| Brian Hayes Currie | NASA Tech |
| Andrew Heckler | NASA Tech |
| Andy Milder | NASA Tech |
| Michael Kaplan | NASA Tech |
| Patrick Richwood | Dr. Nerd |
| Brian Mulligan | Dr. Nerd |
| John H. Johnson | Pad Director |
| Charles Stewart | Vacuum Chamber Tech |
| Scarlet Forge | Young Grace |
| Michael Tuck | American Newscaster |
| Patrick Lander | British Newscaster |
| Fritz Mashimo | Japanese Newscaser |
| Dina Morrone | Italian Newscaster |
| Wolfgang Muser | German Newscaster |
| Franky | Dog / Little Richard |
| Charlton Heston | Narration by |
| Grant Baciocco | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Michael Bay | NASA Scientist (uncredited) |
| Judi Beecher | Presidential Cabinet Member (uncredited) |
| Aj Billions | NASA Tech (uncredited) |
| Mark Boone Junior | New Yorker (uncredited) |
| Le Ann Cheri’ | Angry Crowd Member (uncredited) |
| David Crago | Self – Swat Team (uncredited) |
| Joe Cucinotti | Soldier #1 (uncredited) |
| Judith Drake | Grap’s Nurse (uncredited) |
| Michele Edison | NASA Techs (uncredited) |
| Mark J. Ferreri | Hot Dog Vender (uncredited) |
| Ronald Fox | SWAT Team Member (uncredited) |
| John Frazier | Priest (uncredited) |
| Andy Gill | Shuttle Commander in Opening (uncredited) |
| Will Green | National Guard (uncredited) |
| Ashida Kim | Air Force General (uncredited) |
| Thomas Kopache | NASA Tech (uncredited) |
| Jeff Linnartz | Air Force Colonel (uncredited) |
| Shannon Lucid | Woman in Underwater Simulation (uncredited) |
| Kevin McGuire | NASA Worker (uncredited) |
| Cazimir Milostan | Air Force Guard (uncredited) |
| Aaron J. Patton | NASA Ground Crew Member (uncredited) |
| Gustavo Perez | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Pope John Paul II | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Angelina Riposta | Kennedy Space Center Extra (uncredited) |
| Gary A. Rogers | CBS Reporter (uncredited) |
| Mary Ann Schmidt | Injured Girl (uncredited) |
| Frank Silva | Man (uncredited) |
| William T. Smith | F-16 Pilot (uncredited) |
| Erik Per Sullivan | Kid with Rocket Ship (uncredited) |
| Geo Talegon | NASA Tech (uncredited) |
| Rando Thomas | Nasa Technician (uncredited) |
| Lawrence Tierney | Eddie ‘Gramp’ Stamper (uncredited) |
| Greg Warmoth | KSC News Reporter (uncredited) |
| Gedde Watanabe | Asian Tourist (uncredited) |
| John Wilkie | Special Forces Agent (uncredited) |
| Monique Yates Jr. | Bridesmaid (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was released in 1998.
- It falls under the genre of action and adventure.
- It runs for a total length of 2 hours and 31 minutes.
- An asteroid-sized Texas threatening the earth is the centerpiece of the movie’s plot.
- Under the direction of Michael Bay, the movie came to life.
- Jonathan Hensleigh, J.J. Abrams, and Tony Gilroy are the brains behind the screenplay of the movie.
- Bruce Willis starred as Harry S. Stamper, Billy Bob Thornton as Dan Truman, and Ben Affleck as A.J. Frost.
- The movie bagged four Oscar nominations. Furthermore, it celebrated 15 wins and was additionally nominated 36 times.
- The film gathered 1,381 user reviews and 119 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Houston, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 29.7600771
- Longitude: -95.37011079999999
- Place ID: ChIJAYWNSLS4QIYROwVl894CDco
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Houston, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Launch Complex 34 (Apollo 1 Memorial), Kennedy Space Center, Titusville, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 28.5217945
- Longitude: -80.56112399999999
- Place ID: ChIJK9BKL7ek4IgRsbrGAUZBZS4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Cape Canaveral, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Edwards Air Force Base, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.9240314
- Longitude: -117.8912085
- Place ID: ChIJ68MpOrBKwoAR6EYT2bsjcN8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Edwards AFB, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Istanbul, Turkey
- Latitude: 41.0082376
- Longitude: 28.9783589
- Place ID: ChIJawhoAASnyhQR0LABvJj-zOE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: İstanbul, Türkiye
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Location Name: Sanger, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 33.3631705
- Longitude: -97.1739027
- Place ID: ChIJn9_TVCqyTYYR1nGaEhHOuxg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sanger, TX 76266, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
