Ash Wednesday is a 1973 drama and mystery film. The movie revolves around where it was shot and the role of each actor. The movie is filled with intrigue and mystery, providing not only an entertaining storyline, but also fascinating insights into the film’s creation and behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot at various locations in Italy. Some of these places include the Cortina d’Ampezzo, Belluno, Veneto, the Dobbiaco in Bolzano, Trentino – Alto Adige, and the Miramonti Hotel also in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Belluno, Veneto. The filming also took place in Rome, Lazio. The filming process began on the 22nd of March 1973.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Taylor | Barbara Sawyer |
| Henry Fonda | Mark Sawyer |
| Helmut Berger | Erich |
| Keith Baxter | David |
| Maurice Teynac | Doctor Lambert |
| Margaret Blye | Kate Sawyer |
| Monique van Vooren | German Woman |
| Henning Schlüter | Bridge Player |
| Dino Mele | Mario |
| Kathy Van Lypps | Mandy |
| Dina Sassoli | Nurse Ilse |
| Carlo Puri | Paolo |
| Andrea Esterhazy | Comte d’Arnoud |
| Jill Pratt | Simone |
| Irina Wassilchikoff | Silvano del Campo |
| Maximillian Windisch-Graetz | Viet Hartung |
| Nadia Stancioff | Helga |
| Rodolfo Lodi | Prince Von Essen |
| Raymond Vignale | Gregory de Rive |
| Jose De Vega | Tony Gutierrez |
| Samantha Starr | Samantha |
| Elena Tricoli | Elena |
| Maria Grazia Marescalchi | Saleslady |
| Sandra Johnson | Sandy |
Trivia and Facts
- The script for the movie was penned by Jean-Claude Tramont.
- The movie was directed by Larry Peerce and produced by Dominick Dunne.
- The film earned an honourable mention through a nomination.
- The cast includes notable stars such as Elizabeth Taylor, Henry Fonda, and Helmut Berger.
- The plot of the movie hinged on the character of Barbara Sawyer, played by Dame Elizabeth Taylor, who got secret plastic surgery in Switzerland. This was an attempt to save her marriage to Mark Sawyer, a character played by Henry Fonda.
- In a trivia, we find out that Dame Elizabeth Taylor’s then-husband, Richard Burton, was not supportive of this movie. He expressed his displeasure about it in a letter from 1973, claiming that it was damaging to his wife’s career.
- The movie has a runtime of 99 minutes.
- It’s a colour film with an aspect ratio of 1.85 : 1 and Mono sound mix.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Dobbiaco, Bolzano, Trentino – Alto Adige, Italy
- Latitude: 46.7355847
- Longitude: 12.2212098
- Place ID: ChIJQYlWpcEreEcR2YP6-Y34Ru4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 39034 Toblach, Autonomous Province of Bolzano – South Tyrol, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Miramonti Hotel, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Belluno, Veneto, Italy
- Latitude: 46.5213889
- Longitude: 12.1438889
- Place ID: ChIJuWA0MLE1eEcRLx3nefAmUoU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Località Peziè, 103, 32043 Cortina d’Ampezzo BL, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Rome, Lazio, Italy
- Latitude: 41.8967068
- Longitude: 12.4822025
- Place ID: ChIJu46S-ZZhLxMROG5lkwZ3D7k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
