The movie ‘Birthday Girl’, released in 2001, unveils the story of a bank clerk from St Albans, whose life takes an unexpected turn when his Russian mail-order bride arrives. The main characters of the movie are portrayed by Nicole Kidman as Sophia (also known as Nadia), Ben Chaplin as John, and Vincent Cassel as Alexei. This piece gives a peek into the filming locations of the movie, dates, and some exciting tidbits and unheard facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of ‘Birthday Girl’ took place at several scenic locations, in two different countries. The primary filming sites were St Albans, Ashridge Park, Beaconsfield, and Hemel Hempstead, all in Hertfordshire, England, UK. Additionally, some shots were also taken at Kingsford Smith International Airport in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The filming period spanned from May 17, 1999, to July 25, 1999.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Nicole Kidman | Sophia |
| alias Nadia | |
| Ben Chaplin | John |
| Vincent Cassel | Alexei |
| Mathieu Kassovitz | Yuri |
| Stephen Mangan | Bank Manager |
| Sally Phillips | Karen |
| Jo McInnes | Waitress |
| Ben Miller | Concierge |
| Jonathan Aris | D.I. O’Fetiger |
| Katya Barton-Chapple | Young Sophia |
| Mark Gatiss | Porter |
| Raj Ghatak | Bank Colleague |
| David Mark | Bank Colleague |
| Steve Pemberton | Duty Sergeant |
| Jack Pierce | Bank Colleague |
| Reece Shearsmith | Porter |
| Alan Stocks | Passport Official |
| J.J. Toba | Policeman |
| Jason Anthony | Airport Security Gaurd (uncredited) |
| David Jobling | Airport (uncredited) |
| Danny Tesla | Police man (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The movie involves elements of comedy and crime, with a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It was released in Italy on January 25, 2002. The film is directed by Jez Butterworth and written by Tom Butterworth and Jez Butterworth. Besides the main stars, the film also features performers like Mathieu Kassovitz as Yuri, Kate Lynn Evans as Clare, and Stephen Mangan as the Bank Manager. The movie has bagged one award and has many reviews both by users and critics.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.7508784
- Longitude: -0.3397723
- Place ID: ChIJCcmT56A4dkgRWUCmRoCE7HE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: St Albans, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Ashridge Park, Little Gaddesden, Hertfordshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.7992432
- Longitude: -0.5605321999999999
- Place ID: ChIJB2EWn9pEdkgRLcLjpfPcySE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ashridge House, Berkhamsted HP4 1NS, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.753241
- Longitude: -0.448632
- Place ID: ChIJwRrXXNBAdkgRsvLfzx9_4PA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hemel Hempstead, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Latitude: -33.9500314
- Longitude: 151.1816944
- Place ID: ChIJ24MzG_GwEmsRd2VLWl01368
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sydney Airport (SYD), Mascot NSW 2020, Australia
- Timezone: Australia/Sydney
