The Beach, an adventure drama released on February 16th, 2000, revolves around a vacationer named Richard, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, who embarks on a journey to find a secluded beach paradise in Thailand. Alongside DiCaprio, the film features Tilda Swinton, Daniel York, and many others playing various roles. Along with the storyline, the movie’s exciting shooting locations and behind the scene facts make it interesting.
Where it Filmed?
The Beach was filmed in various exotic locations of Thailand. Shooting took place at Maya Bay, Ko Phi Phi Leh, offering viewers a visual of striking beaches. Phuket became another major filming region blessed with remarkable landscapes. The scenes involving the dense wilderness were shot at Khao Yai National Park. The urban sequences came to life in Thanon Khao San, Talad Yot, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok. Lastly, the captivating natural settings of Krabi also added to the diversity of filming locations. The filming schedule spanned from January to April 1999.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Leonardo DiCaprio | Richard |
| Tilda Swinton | Sal |
| Daniel York | Hustler |
| Patcharawan Patarakijjanon | Hotel Receptionist |
| Virginie Ledoyen | Françoise |
| Guillaume Canet | Étienne |
| Robert Carlyle | Daffy |
| Somboon Phutaroth | Cleaning Woman |
| Weeratham ‘Norman’ Wichairaksakui | Detective |
| Peter Youngblood Hills | Zeph |
| Jerry Swindall | Sammy |
| Krongthong Thampradith | Woman with Key |
| Sanya ‘Gai’ Cheunjit | Farmer |
| Kaneung ‘Nueng’ Kenia | Farmer |
| Somchai Santitharangkun | Farmer |
| Somkuan ‘Kuan’ Siroon | Farmer |
| Paterson Joseph | Keaty |
| Zelda Tinska | Sonja |
| Victoria Smurfit | Weathergirl |
| Daniel Caltagirone | Unhygenix |
| Peter Gevisser | Gregorio |
| Lidija Zovkic | Mirjana |
| Samuel Gough | Guitarman |
| Jukka Hiltunen | Karl |
| Magnus Lindgren | Sten |
| Myriam Acharki | Beach Community Member |
| Andrew Carmichael | Beach Community Member |
| Josh Cole | Beach Community Member |
| Hélène de Fougerolles | Beach Community Member |
| Bindu De Stoppani | Beach Community Member |
| Stacy Hart | Beach Community Member |
| Nina Jacques | Beach Community Member |
| Gunilla Karlson | Beach Community Member |
| Sian Martin | Beach Community Member |
| Isabella Seibert | Beach Community Member |
| Elizabeth Thomas | Beach Community Member |
| Michael Thorpe | Beach Community Member |
| Timothy Webster | Beach Community Member |
| Ramon Woolfe | Beach Community Member |
| Saskia Mulder | Hilda |
| Simone Huber | Eva |
| Irmelin DiCaprio | Woman in Bar (uncredited) |
| Ross Donnelly | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Espérance Pham Thai Lan | Réceptioniste |
| serveuse du Cybercafé (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The Beach was directed by Danny Boyle, known for his exceptional storytelling skills.
- The film’s screenplay was the product of the creative minds of John Hodge and Alex Garland.
- The characters with significant screen presence apart from Richard (Leonardo DiCaprio) include Sal (Tilda Swinton), Hustler (Daniel York), a Hotel Receptionist (Patcharawan Patarakijjanon), Françoise (Virginie Ledoyen), Étienne (Guillaume Canet), Daffy (Robert Carlyle), a Cleaning Woman (Somboon Phutaroth), a Detective (Weeratham ‘Norman’ Wichairaksakui), a Travel Agent (Sahajak Boonthanakit, credited as Jak Boon), Zeph (Peter Youngblood Hills), and Sammy (Jerry Swindall).
- Despite failing to win an award, the film did secure 7 nominations, proving its cinematic merit.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Maya Bay, Ko Phi Phi Leh, Thailand
- Latitude: 7.6781764
- Longitude: 98.76567159999999
- Place ID: ChIJYzP3lL4gTjART5nPhbv1pIU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Maya Bay, Thailand
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Location Name: Phuket, Thailand
- Latitude: 7.9843109
- Longitude: 98.3307468
- Place ID: ChIJT1JixOIxUDARIbo9BoWayuk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Phuket, Thailand
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Location Name: Khao Yai National Park, Thailand
- Latitude: 14.3109229
- Longitude: 101.5304415
- Place ID: ChIJ10MhX0kqHDER_CvyxA9QSwE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Khao Yai National Park, Chang Wat Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Location Name: Thanon Khao San, Talad Yot, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand
- Latitude: 13.7589206
- Longitude: 100.4972578
- Place ID: ChIJDR23yhKZ4jARdqd5AHsct0A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Thanon Khao San, Khwaeng Talat Yot, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Location Name: Krabi, Thailand
- Latitude: 8.1191811
- Longitude: 99.1013498
- Place ID: ChIJCZN_LXmNUTARkEw2LLwjAgE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Krabi, Thailand
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
