Basic is an Action and Crime movie released in 2003. The film is about the disappearance of Army Ranger Drill Sergeant, Nathan West, and his cadets during a training at Fort Clayton. The investigation is headed by D.E.A. Agent Tom Hardy. The movie stars John Travolta, Connie Nielsen, and Samuel L. Jackson.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Basic took place in several locations. The shoot happened in Panama, Costa Rica, Jacksonville Florida (USA), and Fernandina Beach Florida (USA). The production period for the movie was from November 26, 2001, to April 4, 2002.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| John Travolta | Hardy |
| Connie Nielsen | Osborne |
| Samuel L. Jackson | West |
| Tim Daly | Styles |
| Giovanni Ribisi | Kendall |
| Brian Van Holt | Dunbar |
| Taye Diggs | Pike |
| Dash Mihok | Mueller |
| Cristián de la Fuente | Castro |
| Roselyn Sanchez | Nunez |
| Harry Connick Jr. | Vilmer |
| Georgia Hausserman | Pilot |
| Margaret Travolta | Nurse #1 |
| Dena Johnston | Nurse #2 |
| Nick Loren | Helicopter Pilot |
| Cliff Fleming | Helicopter Pilot |
| Steven Maye | CID Officer |
| Jonathan Rau | G.I. on the Tarmac |
| Timothy S. Wester | Doctor |
| Chris Byrne | MP |
| Curtis Ricks | MP |
| Charles L. Fails | MP |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by John McTiernan and the script was written by James Vanderbilt.
- Alongside the main cast, the film also features Tim Daly as Styles, Giovanni Ribisi as Kendall, Brian Van Holt as Dunbar, and many others.
- Basic was nominated for three different awards.
- It received numerous reviews: 330 from users and 114 from critics.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Panama
- Latitude: 8.537981
- Longitude: -80.782127
- Place ID: ChIJ4yu-yIMVpo8Rz5ulH03g7nk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Panama
- Timezone: America/Panama
- Location Name: Costa Rica
- Latitude: 9.748916999999999
- Longitude: -83.753428
- Place ID: ChIJJcmsIWLlko8RK5qBNSX3VGI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Costa Rica
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
- Location Name: Fernandina Beach, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 30.6696818
- Longitude: -81.46259189999999
- Place ID: ChIJF7wAluz-5IgR4zzyykZvENM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
