The movie “Apprentice to Murder” was a thrilling drama and horror film that was released in Norway in 1989. The movie was directed by Ralph L. Thomas and had a captivating cast that included Donald Sutherland, Chad Lowe, and Mia Sara. This piece provides an overview of the movie’s filming locations, the roles of the actors, and some interesting facts about the movie and its production.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was primarily shot in different locations around Hordaland, Norway. Some of the notable filming spots were Bergen, Nygårdsparken in Bergen, and Osterøy. The filming commenced on 15th September 1986 and helped in capturing the movie’s dramatic and horror-filled scenes in the unique and scenic settings of these locations.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Donald Sutherland | John Reese |
| Chad Lowe | Billy Kelly |
| Mia Sara | Alice Spangler |
| Knut Husebø | Lars Hoeglin |
| Rutanya Alda | Elma Kelly |
| Eddie Jones | Tom Kelly |
| Mark Burton | Clay Myers |
| Adrian Sparks | Irwin Myers |
| Tiger Haynes | Rufus |
| Minnie Gentry | Mam Isobel |
| Blain Fairman | Foreman |
| Mert Hatfield | Sheriff |
| Keith Edwards | Cop 1 |
| Chris Langman | Patterson |
| Lars Hiller | Prouty |
| Ed Wiley | Mr. Krieglander |
| Agnete G. Haaland | Mrs. Krieglander |
| Irina Eidsvold | Jessica |
| Bembo Davis | Factory Worker |
| Tor Hansen | Factory Worker |
| Edel Eckblad | Old Woman |
| Jon Torstein Bakken | First Student at Frat House (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was a product of collaboration among Canada, the United States, and Norway.
- The running time of the film is approximately 97 minutes, and it is classified under the genres of Drama, Horror, Mystery, and Thriller.
- The movie was known by different names in various countries. In the United States, it was titled “Long Lost Friend” while in France, it was known as “L’apprenti criminel”.
- The official release of the movie in Canada was on a VHS format by star maker who has done several direct to video movies in Canada.
- In a 2018 film titled “Original Sin: Religion in Horror Cinema”, “Apprentice to Murder” was referenced, highlighting its impact in the horror cinema industry.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
- Latitude: 60.39126279999999
- Longitude: 5.3220544
- Place ID: ChIJd312ZkkNOUYRCAretD6gQp4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bergen, Norway
- Timezone: Europe/Oslo
- Location Name: Nygårdsparken, Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
- Latitude: 60.38299800000001
- Longitude: 5.329318
- Place ID: ChIJT5sLY6v_PEYRmSkgpD6GAm4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Nygårdsparken, 5006 Bergen, Norway
- Timezone: Europe/Oslo
