This is a simple English introduction to the movie ‘Bite the Dust’, released in 2023. In this western, bounty hunters search for missing orphan children while facing off against a cruel baron. Let’s delve into where the movie was filmed and who brought these characters to life, along with some interesting behind-the-scene facts.
Where it Filmed?
Bite the Dust’ was filmed in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, USA, lending it a genuine western setting. Another location used for shooting was the Rawhide Western Town and Event Center, located at 5700 W North Loop Road, Chandler, Arizona, USA. Unfortunately, the specific dates of filming aren’t available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Russell Clay | Waco aka The Waco Kid |
| George Nelson | Dutch Langford |
| Ed Vanderlee | Sheriff Roy Pearlwood |
| Aaron Ginn-Forsburg | Thaddeus Vincent |
| Madison Ablin | Crowd member |
| Robert C Anderson Jr. | Henchmen |
| Robert Anderson | Crowd member |
| Chuck Andrews | Crowd member |
| Mark Axel | Crowd member |
| Matty Baker | Crowd member |
| Megan Baker | Crowd member |
| Shermay Barnes | Crowd member |
| Kaylee Barnhill | Crowd member |
| Joran Bean | Killer Connor Murphy |
| Mason Bean | Orphan children |
| Patrick Brown | Crowd member |
| William Chandler | Crowd Member |
| Julie Cohen | Crowd member |
| Marielena Delgado | Crowd member |
| Dale Denton | Deputy Elijah Stone |
| Hunter Denton | Crowd member |
| Ryan Dittrich | Crowd member |
| Mike Doherty | Crowd member |
| Mike Doherty | Crowd member |
| Diane Donato | Crowd member |
| David Dorer | Crowd member |
| Beth Dunphy | Crowd member |
| Caleb Evans | Caleb Salazar |
| Bill Fortenberry | Crowd member |
| Richard Franklin | Crowd member |
| Rick Franklin | Streetfight goons |
| Linda Frieser | Crowd member |
| Caden Gamblim | Outlaw #2 |
| Caden Gamblin | Crowd member |
| Kellen Garner | Zeke Tyler |
| David Giebelstein | Crowd member |
| Tim Gossman | Crowd member |
| Cherie Greatrex | Crowd member |
| Jason Greatrex | Crowd member |
| Chris Hernandez | Crowd member |
| Mario Cruz Hernandez | Crowd member |
| Dewayne Hudson | Crowd member |
| Casey Jackson | Town Crier |
| Jared Jackson | Crowd member |
| Gunner Jensen | Orphan children |
| Maribel Jimenez | Lita Salazar |
| Cheryl Johnson | Crowd member |
| Gabrielle Johnson | Crowd member |
| James Jordan | Crowd member |
| Tyler Jordan | Cantina fighters |
| Ty Jose | Crowd member |
| Sid Kramer | Henchman |
| Mine Guard | |
| Clifton Laderer | Crowd member |
| Kell Laderer | Crowd member |
| Thomas Laderer | Streetfight goons |
| Renee Lee | Crowd member |
| Steve Leib | Crowd member |
| Kasey Lopez | Crowd member |
| Max Lopez | Crowd member |
| Wendy Lopez | Crowd member |
| Jonathan Manno | Crowd member |
| Johnny Manuel | Streetfight goons |
| Jonny Manuel | Crowd member |
| Heman Singh Matharu | Crowd member |
| Chris McDaniel | Shopkeeper – Gabe |
| Kyle McKinney | Crowd member |
| Pat McMahon | Prize Fight Announcer |
| Samatha McWilliams | Orphan children |
| Burgess Milner | Crowd member |
| Joe Mortimer | Crowd member |
| Joe Munos | Crowd member |
| Brooklynne Myers | Orphan children |
| Emily Nelson | Crowd member |
| Katie Nelson | Lizzie |
| Michael Nottingham | Crowd member |
| Mike Nottingham | Streetfight goons |
| Sandy Owen | Crowd member |
| Roger Palaski | Crowd member |
| Michelle Palermo | Crowd member |
| Josh Pilsbury | Unknown Gunman |
| John Popovich | Crowd member |
| Chris Poulas | Crowd member |
| Chris Poulos | Injured Miner |
| Danny Quinones | Crowd member |
| Marcia Resler | Cantina Bar Tender |
| Caleb Rock | Sweetie Pete |
| Ayden Rodela | Crowd member |
| Josh Rodela | Crowd member |
| Brian Ronalds | Rhett the Referee |
| Leif Ronalds | Crowd member |
| Logan Ronalds | Crowd member |
| Angel Ruiz | Crowd member |
| Ekahi Sallas | Crowd member |
| John Scott | Crowd member |
| John Scott | Crowd Member |
| Ana Sera | Crowd Member |
| Anna Serd | Crowd member |
| Zoey Shenkman | Orphan children |
| Annette Singletary | Crowd member |
| Mark Sullivan Jr. | Crowd member |
| Alicia Sullivan | Crowd member |
| Chris Sweeney | Crowd member |
| Michael Taylor | Crowd member |
| Brett Tripp | Crowd member |
| Randy Tripp | Crowd member |
| Rob Trygg | Drunk Glenn Fidduck |
| Matthew Unruh | Crowd member |
| Cristal VanCarson | Crowd member |
| Shea Vanderlee | Orphan children |
| Gary Wellborn | Crowd member |
| Madisyn Welser | Crowd member |
| Seth Wielgus | Crowd member |
| Kim A. Williams | Crowd member |
| Michael Williams | Crowd member |
| Bonnie Wilson | Crowd member |
| Kenneth Wilson | Crowd member |
| Paul Woock | Crowd member |
Trivia and Facts
- Director and writer of the movie is Christopher Sheffield.
- The lead roles were played by Heather Renee Wake, Russell Clay, and George Nelson.
- The film’s runtime is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
- It was officially released on 10 Sep 2023 in Canada.
- There seems to be a goof in the movie: during the Gatling gun scene, the peep sights go down as he starts firing again after setting them up.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.2480009
- Longitude: -112.9161399
- Place ID: ChIJsyd_lvqjKoERf3hWoH20AzI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sonoran Desert, Arizona 85321, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Rawhide Western Town and Event Center – 5700 W North Loop Road, Chandler, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 33.2699419
- Longitude: -111.9849129
- Place ID: ChIJta6hm5cDK4cRzec-fAdqqtA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5700 W North Loop Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
