“Alex Cross” is a 2012 movie about a homicide detective who confronts a ruthless, expert killer. Key roles in this action-crime film were played by Tyler Perry (as Alex Cross), Edward Burns and Matthew Fox. Here, we discuss where the film was shot and reveal some fun and fascinating backstage details.
Where it Filmed?
The film “Alex Cross” was shot in various locations including Bali, Indonesia and several spots in the USA – Akron and Cleveland Heights in Ohio, and the Michigan Building in Detroit. The crew carried out their filming duties between the dates of August 8, 2011, to October 3, 2011.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tyler Perry | Alex Cross |
| Edward Burns | Thomas Kane |
| Matthew Fox | Picasso |
| Jean Reno | Giles Mercier |
| Carmen Ejogo | Maria Cross |
| Cicely Tyson | Nana Mama |
| Rachel Nichols | Monica Ashe |
| John C. McGinley | Captain Richard Brookwell |
| Werner Daehn | Erich Nunemacher |
| Yara Shahidi | Janelle Cross |
| Sayeed Shahidi | Damon Cross |
| Bonnie Bentley | Detective Jody Klebanoff |
| Giancarlo Esposito | Daramus Holiday |
| Chad Lindberg | Chemist |
| Simenona Martinez | Pop Pop Jones |
| Jessalyn Wanlim | Paramita Megawati |
| Tim Holmes | Referee |
| Ingo Rademacher | Ingo Sacks |
| Tiren Jhames | Guard Manning Station |
| Sonny Surowiec | Hans Friedlich |
| Darcy Leutzinger | Bomb Squad Head |
| Brian Jackson | Bomb Squad Member |
| Christopher Stadulis | Soon to Be Dead Man #1 |
| Steffen Dziczek | Soon to Be Dead Man #3 |
| Ideene Dehdashti | Screaming Girl |
| Dave Bender | Lieutenant Max |
| Chris Wallis | Computer Tech #1 |
| Matt Frieden | Computer Tech #2 |
| Barbara Cashulin | Hostess |
| Peter Lawson Jones | Minister |
| Marcelo Tubert | Cloche |
| Alexandra Ruddy | Brookwell Aide |
| Keith Cameron | Bodyguard |
| Rory Markham | Nenad Stanisic |
| Simon Rhee | Fan Yau Bodyguard #3 |
| Andrew Comrie-Picard | Mercier’s Driver |
| I. Ketut Resi Yogi | Bali Houseboy |
| I. Wayan Suwita | Bali Police Captain #1 |
| I. Ketut Arya Wijaya | Bali Police Captain #2 |
| Anthony Akins | Patron in Restaurant (uncredited) |
| Joseph Alex | Lawyer (uncredited) |
| Dan Anders | Bomb Squad Member (uncredited) |
| Elias Bahri | MMA Security Guard (uncredited) |
| Charles W. Bailey | Street Extra (uncredited) |
| Ward Beard | Heckler (uncredited) |
| Tiffany Becton | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Allan Biggins | Police Officer #1 (uncredited) |
| Jason Botsford | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Travis Allen Bush | Police Officer #2 (uncredited) |
| Ron Causey | MMA Fight Fan (uncredited) |
| Mel Chude | K-Rash (uncredited) |
| George Clements | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Alex Cohen | Punk Rock (uncredited) |
| Patrick Colligan | Corporate Security Guard #1 (uncredited) |
| Jennifer James Davies | Police Detective (uncredited) |
| John Dickerson | MMA Fight Fan (uncredited) |
| Tiffani Elise Edwards | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| John Fecek | Crossing Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Robert Forte Shannon III | Fight Fan (uncredited) |
| Carly Francavilla | Sexy Girl (uncredited) |
| Eric Frank | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Andrew Freij | Punk Rock Street Kid (uncredited) |
| Dominic Ryan Gabriel | MMA Fight Fan (uncredited) |
| Robert Graziosi | Attorney in Courthouse (uncredited) |
| Aswan Harris | Detective (uncredited) |
| Carmen Dee Harris | Maria Cross’ Mother (uncredited) |
| Steven Hauptman | Fight Fan (uncredited) |
| Pennie-Marie Hawkins | Child Protection Agency Worker #1 (uncredited) |
| Ron Heisler | Corporate Security Guard #2 (uncredited) |
| Jeff Hill | Guy Placing Bet with Bookie (uncredited) |
| Tina Hobbs | Detective (uncredited) |
| Sherry Hudak | Psychiatrist (uncredited) |
| Tim Jenkins | Boxing Match Onlooker (uncredited) |
| Gary Jones | Funeral Guest (uncredited) |
| Brandon Landers | Man in Black (uncredited) |
| Abe Larkin | Fight Spectator (uncredited) |
| Annette Lawless | Detective (uncredited) |
| Amanda Lewan | Jasi (uncredited) |
| Sherry A Lewis | Detective (uncredited) |
| Bill Lumbert | Fight Fan (uncredited) |
| Mary Mac | Extra (uncredited) |
| Becca Marks | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Rance Martin | Detective (uncredited) |
| Derick Mayes | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Patrick Monroe | Fight Spectator (uncredited) |
| Scott Mullen | High Roller (uncredited) |
| Andrew Nelisse | Funeral Guest (uncredited) |
| John Newkirk | Forensic Photographer (uncredited) |
| Joseph O’Brien | Detective (uncredited) |
| Bridget Ogundipe | Principal (uncredited) |
| Terri Partyka | Child Protection Agency Worker #3 (uncredited) |
| Krishawn Peace | Child Protection Agency Worker #2 (uncredited) |
| Roger Petan | Squad Room Detective (uncredited) |
| Leigh A. Peterson | Wake & Burial Guest (uncredited) |
| Bryan Pixler | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Brent Reichert | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| John Riddlebaugh | Restaurant Patron #2 (uncredited) |
| DaJuan Manwell Rippy | Fight Spectator (uncredited) |
| Julie Ariane Russell | Ring Girl (uncredited) |
| Janine Sarnowski | Pedestrian Extra (uncredited) |
| Stephanie Schaberg | Boxing Match Onlooker (uncredited) |
| Bianca Seul | Computer Tech 3 (uncredited) |
| Douglas Slygh | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Nikky Smedley | MMA Fight Fan (uncredited) |
| Joseph Smith | MMA Fight Fan (uncredited) |
| Russ Smith | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Benny Tjandra | Indonesian Driver / Soldier (uncredited) |
| Eric Tuchelske | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Curtis Lee Vest | MMA Fan – Extra (uncredited) |
| Takesha L. Walker | Screaming Woman (uncredited) |
| Jojuan Westmoreland | Fight Fan (uncredited) |
| Lisa Y. Wong | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was directed by Rob Cohen and written by Marc Moss, Kerry Williamson, and James Patterson.
- It received 4 nominations for awards.
- The cast also features Jean Reno, Carmen Ejogo, Cicely Tyson, Rachel Nichols, John C. McGinley, Werner Daehn, Yara Shahidi, Sayeed Shahidi, Bonnie Bentley, and Stephany Jacobsen in contributing roles.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Bali, Indonesia
- Latitude: -8.4095178
- Longitude: 115.188916
- Place ID: ChIJoQ8Q6NNB0S0RkOYkS7EPkSQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bali, Indonesia
- Timezone: Asia/Makassar
- Location Name: Akron, Ohio, USA
- Latitude: 41.081199
- Longitude: -81.51883769999999
- Place ID: ChIJt_oui5XXMIgRBG0m_ZVsySk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Akron, OH, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Cleveland Heights, Ohio, USA
- Latitude: 41.5200518
- Longitude: -81.556235
- Place ID: ChIJoyh8pLf7MIgRlIwC3eq9pFM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Cleveland Heights, OH, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Latitude: 41.49932
- Longitude: -81.6943605
- Place ID: ChIJLWto4y7vMIgRQhhi91XLBO0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Cleveland, OH, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
