The movie “A Good Woman” was released in 2004 and is an interesting drama and comedy, drawing audiences in the UK from May 13, 2005. It tells the story of a 1930s American socialite who stirs a scandal in Italy’s Amalfi Coast society when she forms a secret relationship with a rich American, whose young wife knows nothing about it. Important roles were portrayed by high-profile actors like Helen Hunt as Mrs. Erlynne, Scarlett Johansson as Meg Windermere, and Milena Vukotic as Contessa Lucchino, along with several others. This article will give you details about the movie’s filming locations, the schedule of the shoot, plus extra fun trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The majority of “A Good Woman” was shot in several picturesque locations in Italy. The streets and structures of Amalfi and Ravello in Salerno, Campania provided the key backdrops. Additionally, parts of the film were shot at Atrani in Salerno, Campania and Sorrento in Naples, Campania. Some of the indoor scenes took place at Cinecittà Studios in Rome. The movie was filmed during November 2003 from the 3rd to 24th, enhancing the film’s aesthetic with a late fall ambiance.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Helen Hunt | Mrs. Erlynne |
| Scarlett Johansson | Meg Windermere |
| Milena Vukotic | Contessa Lucchino |
| Stephen Campbell Moore | Lord Darlington |
| Mark Umbers | Robert Windemere |
| Roger Hammond | Cecil |
| John Standing | Dumby |
| Tom Wilkinson | Tuppy |
| Giorgia Massetti | Alessandra |
| Diana Hardcastle | Lady Plymdale |
| Shara Orano | Francesca |
| Jane How | Mrs. Stutfield |
| Bruce McGuire | Waiter Joe |
| Michael Stromme | Hotel Desk Clerk |
| Antonio Barbaro | Paulo |
| Valentina D’Uva | Giuseppina |
| Glove Shop Girl | |
| Filippo Santoro | Old Man |
| Augusto Zucchi | Antique Shop Keeper |
| Carolina Levi | Dress Shop Salesgirl |
| Daniela Stanga | Dress Shop Owner |
| Arianna Mansi | Stella’s Maid 1 |
| Camilla Bertocci | Stella’s Maid 2 |
| Nichola Aigner | Mrs. Gowper |
Trivia and Facts
Here are some fun facts about “A Good Woman”:
- Mike Barker directed the film.
- The story was penned by Oscar Wilde and Howard Himelstein.
- The film has received critical praise, securing three nominations for awards.
- Apart from Hunt, Johansson, and Vukotic, the cast also included Stephen Campbell Moore as Lord Darlington, Mark Umbers as Robert Windermere, and Tom Wilkinson as Tuppy, among others.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Amalfi, Salerno, Campania, Italy
- Latitude: 40.6338303
- Longitude: 14.6027661
- Place ID: ChIJ0cUhSbWVOxMRqayyn5ksGhU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 84011 Amalfi, SA, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Cinecittà Studios, Cinecittà, Rome, Lazio, Italy
- Latitude: 41.8517904
- Longitude: 12.5771795
- Place ID: ChIJa3tfotKJJRMRkvr_pCVJCIE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Via Tuscolana, 1055, 00173 Roma RM, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Ravello, Salerno, Campania, Italy
- Latitude: 40.6515802
- Longitude: 14.6140606
- Place ID: ChIJN-wGmHWVOxMRYBMB6DmhFfw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 84010 Ravello, SA, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Atrani, Salerno, Campania, Italy
- Latitude: 40.6357929
- Longitude: 14.6086202
- Place ID: ChIJaZAh4qiVOxMRfqIdztVS_rY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 84010 Atrani, SA, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Sorrento, Naples, Campania, Italy
- Latitude: 40.6263969
- Longitude: 14.3764167
- Place ID: ChIJYVu_bVOZOxMRQM7Aq1frRCY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 80067 Sorrento, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
