The movie ‘Amazing Grace’, released in 2006, talks about the life and work of William Wilberforce, a passionate individual who fought to end the British transatlantic slave trade. Actors such as Ioan Gruffudd, Romola Garai, and Benedict Cumberbatch played key roles. This article will discuss where the movie was filmed, provide more information about it, and share some fun and little-known facts.
Where it Filmed?
Amazing Grace’ was filmed at various locations across the UK. Some places include the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London, and Wilberforce House on High Street, Kingston upon Hull. It was also shot in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, Syon House at Syon Park, Brentford, and The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent. Filming took place starting from October 29, 2005.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ioan Gruffudd | William Wilberforce |
| Romola Garai | Barbara Spooner |
| Benedict Cumberbatch | William Pitt |
| Albert Finney | John Newton |
| Michael Gambon | Lord Charles Fox |
| Rufus Sewell | Thomas Clarkson |
| Youssou N’Dour | Olaudah Equiano |
| Toby Jones | Duke of Clarence |
| Nicholas Farrell | Henry Thornton |
| Sylvestra Le Touzel | Marianne Thornton |
| Jeremy Swift | Richard the Butler |
| Stephen Campbell Moore | James Stephen |
| Bill Paterson | Lord Dundas |
| Nicholas Day | Sir William Dolben |
| Georgie Glen | Hannah More |
| Nicholas Woodeson | Harrison |
| Tom Fisher | John Ramsay |
| Richard Ridings | Speaker of the House |
| David Hunt | Lord Camden |
| David Toole | Beggar |
| Alex Blake | Heckler |
| Angie Wallis | Marjorie |
| Harry Audley | Edward Hope – Quaker |
| Chris Barnes | Michael Shaw – Quaker |
| Tom Knight | Physician |
| Andrew Whipp | MP 1 |
| Andrew Neil | MP 2 |
| Estelle Morgan | Maid |
| Philip Dunbar | Camber |
| Adam Woodroffe | Parliamentary Clerk |
| Joseph Traynor | Newton’s Secretary |
| Simon Delaney | Young Parliamentary Officer |
| Neville Phillips | Old Parliamentary Official |
| Eki Maria | Young African Woman |
| Daniel Naprous | Delivery Coach Driver |
| Peter White | Delivery Assistant |
| Hugh Allison | Pitt’s Caddy (uncredited) |
| Richard Bailey | Clerk (uncredited) |
| Pablo Darby | Boy in Kitchen (uncredited) |
| Nigel Martin Davey | Boat Servant (uncredited) |
| Derek Hagen | Parliamentary Messenger (uncredited) |
| Peter Halpin | Clerk (uncredited) |
| Alexander Hathaway | Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
| Joe Lloyd | Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
| Miguel Pinheiro | Minister of parliament (uncredited) |
| Alwyn Scott | Parliamentary Clerk (uncredited) |
| Aaron Sweeney | Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
| Nick Thomas-Webster | Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
| Tom Toolan | Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
| Chris Wilson | Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was directed by Michael Apted and written by Steven Knight.
- The main cast includes Ioan Gruffudd as William Wilberforce, Romola Garai as Barbara Spooner, and Benedict Cumberbatch as William Pitt.
- The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 58 minutes, and it is a biography drama.
- ‘Amazing Grace’ was released in the USA on 23 Feb 2007.
- The film has won 3 awards and received 6 nominations.
- It has received reviews from 165 users and 70 critics.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Old Royal Naval College, King William Walk, Greenwich, London, Greater London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.4827142
- Longitude: -0.0066964
- Place ID: ChIJWRQ7JoUCdkgRyMWXZgcjJBg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Old Royal Naval College, London SE10 9NN, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Wilberforce House, 23-25 High Street, Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 53.744288
- Longitude: -0.330032
- Place ID: ChIJ2w0tohi-eEgRlvak5JTut7Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 23-25 High St, Hull HU1 1NQ, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 53.7802173
- Longitude: -0.1530132
- Place ID: ChIJQ5yO65aieEgRIJSZTgejgpE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hull, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Syon House, Syon Park, Brentford, Greater London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.4768012
- Longitude: -0.3124929
- Place ID: ChIJY20b7LMNdkgRxsadNt-BhFQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Syon Park, Brentford TW8 8JF, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Chatham, Kent, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.3971021
- Longitude: 0.5289683
- Place ID: ChIJVc91wajN2EcRMm9zzkkwOr8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Main Gate Rd, Chatham ME4 4TZ, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
