Message in a Bottle,’ released in 1999, detailing the locations where the film was shot and the key actors involved. Directed by Luis Mandoki, starring Kevin Costner, Robin Wright, and Paul Newman, the film revolves around a woman who finds a heartbreaking love letter in a bottle on a beach and decides to find its writer. Get ready to learn more about this intriguing film, its production locations, and some fascinating backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
Message in a Bottle’ was filmed in various parts of the United States. The movie scenes were shot in Portland and Bath in Maine, Wilmington in North Carolina, and beautiful places like New Harbor and Phippsburg, also in Maine. The filming process began on 13th April 1998 and was concluded on 28th July 1998.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kevin Costner | Garret |
| Paul Newman | Dodge |
| John Savage | Johnny Land |
| Illeana Douglas | Lina |
| Robbie Coltrane | Charlie |
| Jesse James | Jason |
| Bethel Leslie | Marta |
| Tom Aldredge | Hank |
| Viveka Davis | Alva |
| Raphael Sbarge | Andy |
| Richard Hamilton | Chet |
| Rosemary Murphy | Helen At The B&B |
| Steven Eckholdt | David |
| Susan Brightbill | Catherine |
| Patricia Belcher | Annie |
| Steve Mellor | Man On Dock |
| Lance Gilbert | Man On Sinking Boat |
| Jennifer Lamb | Woman On Sinking Boat |
| Hayden Panettiere | Girl On Sinking Boat |
| Walt MacPherson | Pete The Cop |
| Justin DiPego | Typewriter Repairman |
| Meagan Riley-Grant | Mary |
| Karen Fowler | Mother in Car |
| Caleb Deschanel | Man At The B&B |
| Mauricio Ochmann | Mail Boy |
| Anthony Genovese | Photographer |
| Elizabeth Guindi | Christine |
| Donald Watson | Diner Patron #1 |
| Gregg Trzaskowski | Johnny Friend #1 |
| Philip Traynor | Boy In Car |
| Daniel V. Trefts | Policeman On Boat |
| Christina Bergstrom | Office Worker #1 |
| Norman Fessler | Office Worker #2 |
| Robert Kenney | Helicopter Pilot #2 |
| Sally Fay Cottingham | Inn Guest (uncredited) |
| Marcello Robinson | El Boy (uncredited) |
| Darla Rothman | Flight Attendant (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
1. The drama romance film is a 2-hour 6-minute long feature released on 12th February 1999.
2. The tragic love letter story is written by Nicholas Sparks and Gerald Di Pego.
3. Despite the heartbreaking story, the film received 6 award nominations.
4. Notable actors like John Savage, Illeana Douglas, and Robbie Coltrane amongst others, also contributed to the movie.
5. Reviews for the film were mixed, with 258 user reviews and 75 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 34.2103894
- Longitude: -77.8868117
- Place ID: ChIJ1a7rDaL1qYkRMjAJhDhJZl4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Wilmington, NC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Bath, Maine, USA
- Latitude: 43.9106353
- Longitude: -69.82060229999999
- Place ID: ChIJp65YtAmFrUwRCfX-OAydppo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bath, ME 04530, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: New Harbor, Maine, USA
- Latitude: 43.8755047
- Longitude: -69.4922699
- Place ID: ChIJY3EOFte8rUwRe4d1UBeIvBo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New Harbor, Bristol, ME, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Phippsburg, Maine, USA
- Latitude: 43.820638
- Longitude: -69.8147684
- Place ID: ChIJYUjJ7WGdrUwRX8fisV9rKYg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Phippsburg, ME 04562, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
