Artois the Goat is a comedy movie directed by Cliff Bogart and Kyle Bogart, released in 2009. It tells the humorous story of lab technician Virgil Gurdies’ quest to create the world’s best goat cheese, while also trying to win the heart of his love, Angie. This article covers the movie’s filming locations, the characters, and some intriguing facts about its production.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot in several locations within its home state of Texas, USA. These include the cities of Austin and Bastrop, as well as places like Benold’s Jewelers in Austin and McCallum High School. The Luecke Ranch in Smithville, Texas was also a notable filming location. Filming was undertaken between May 19, 2008 and July 5, 2008.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sydney Andrews | Angie |
| Stephen Taylor Fry | Yens |
| Dan Braverman | Hermit |
| Michael Sullivan | Fitznicholas / Nitzficholas |
| Justin Arnold | Clownwig / Agent Brown |
| Sarah Holland | Eva Verrane |
| Harrison Butler | Ronaldo |
| Robert Tolaro | Goat Farmer |
| Renior | |
| Laurie Coker | Angie’s Mother |
| Frances | |
| Marlane Barnes | Angie’s Sister |
| Embeth | |
| Jordan Crowder | Artois (voice) |
| Jason McEntire | Chesterfield |
| Richard Reininger | Austin Office Wiener / Detroit Office Worker / Virgil Shemp |
| Varun Rajendran | Austin Office Intern |
| Michael Nolen | Austin Office Intern |
| Bruce Tavakkol | Austin Office Intern / Detroit Office Worker |
| Martin Pedersen | Shady Cheese Dealer |
| Charles Gonzalez | Police Officer / Virgil Shemp |
| Diesel | K-9 Officer |
| Mae Reininger | Little Old Lady |
| Brooke Hyatt | Grocery Store Patron / Angie Shemp |
| Cliff Bogart | Grocery Store Patron / Virgil Shemp |
| Kyle Bogart | Grocery Store Clerk / Virgil Shemp |
| Blake Buesnel | Lab Wiener |
| Ryan Pollei | Detroit Office Runner |
| Amber Reber | Detroit Office Worker |
| Kendra Heath | Detroit Office Worker |
| David Lamb | FDA Agent |
| Oscar Aparicio | FDA Agent |
| Dale Staffel | FDA Agent |
| Jeremy Dertien | FDA Agent |
| Ryan Reininger | Virgil Shemp |
| David Blue Garcia | Virgil Shemp |
| Daniel Kalbacher | Virgil Shemp / Angie Shemp |
Trivia and Facts
- The lead character, Virgil, is played by Mark Meir while his love interest, Angie, is portrayed by Sydney Andrews.
- The movie also features Stephen Taylor Fry, Dan Braverman, and Michael Sullivan in various roles.
- Despite its comedy element, the film’s subject – the creation of goat cheese – is a serious pursuit for many. It underscores the movie’s unique blend of humor and passion.
- The film was produced on a rather modest budget – estimated to be around $50,000.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Austin, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 30.267153
- Longitude: -97.7430608
- Place ID: ChIJLwPMoJm1RIYRetVp1EtGm10
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Austin, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Benold’s Jewelers, Austin, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 30.3597263
- Longitude: -97.73602559999999
- Place ID: ChIJ542p0qXLRIYRYCLOgsKHJKs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2900 W Anderson Ln., Austin, TX 78757, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Luecke Ranch, Smithville, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 30.08275119999999
- Longitude: -97.14684009999999
- Place ID: ChIJl9d8w7fhQIYRYeUJ1bGwCQA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Smithville, TX 78957, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
