Blown Away is a movie from 1994 that shows a gripping story of an Irish bomber who escaped prison and targeted a member of the Boston bomb squad. The leading roles were played by Jeff Bridges as Lt. Jimmy Dove / Liam McGivney and Tommy Lee Jones as Ryan Gaerity. This content explores the locations where this movie was filmed and some interesting backstage details.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Blown Away” took place at some quite iconic spots in Massachusetts, USA. Some of the places include Fenway Park on 4 Jersey Street, the area of East Boston, the lovely Wingaersheek Beach in Gloucester, and the Boston Harbor. The movie makers also did some shooting at Copley Square, Boston. The movie was shot over the span of a few months, starting from August 23, 1993, and ending on November 24, 1993.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jeff Bridges | Lt. Jimmy Dove / Liam McGivney |
| Tommy Lee Jones | Ryan Gaerity |
| Suzy Amis | Kate |
| Lloyd Bridges | Max O’Bannon |
| Forest Whitaker | Officer Anthony Franklin |
| Stephi Lineburg | Lizzy |
| John Finn | Captain Roarke |
| Caitlin Clarke | Officer Rita |
| Loyd Catlett | Bama |
| Ruben Santiago-Hudson | Officer Blanket |
| Lucinda Weist | Nancy |
| Brendan Burns | Kevin |
| Josh McLaglen | Prison Guard |
| Ken Kerman | Prison Guard |
| David U. Hodges | Prisoner |
| Robert ‘Bobby Z’ Zajonc | Helicopter Pilot |
| Alan D. Purwin | Helicopter Pilot |
| David B. Nowell | Helicopter News Cameraman |
| Dee Nelson | Mother |
| Judd Daniel King | Justin |
| Chris O’Neill | Boyle |
| Whitney Cline | Babysitter |
| Michael Macklin | TV Reporter |
| Sara Edwards | TV Reporter |
| Evelyn Lee-Jones | Gospel Singer |
| Mark Berry | Motorcycle Cop |
| Faleena Hopkins | Irish Girl |
| Larry Reynolds | Wedding Band |
| Terry O’Shea | Wedding Band |
| George Landers | Wedding Band |
| John Farrell | Wedding Band |
| Jon Alex | M.I.T. Grad Student (uncredited) |
| Jesse Barrett-Mills | Baseball Fan (uncredited) |
| Eric Bruno Borgman | Baseball Fan (uncredited) |
| Brina | Crime Witness (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey Corazzini | Waiter at Wedding (uncredited) |
| Brian Eggleston | Fenway Park Patron (uncredited) |
| Scott J. Fisher | Drunk Singer in Bar (uncredited) |
| Christopher Flockton | Police Photographer (uncredited) |
| Cuba Gooding Jr. | Bomb Squad Class Member (uncredited) |
| Frédéric Morin | Fan at Fenway Park (uncredited) |
| Craig Richard Nelson | Boston Pops Conductor (uncredited) |
| John Nesti | Baseball fan (uncredited) |
| Ed O’Keefe | Press Photographer (uncredited) |
| Kevin Roache | Kid at Red Sox game (uncredited) |
| Bill Stanitsas | Fireworks Attendant (uncredited) |
| Mike Starr | Francis the Barkeeper (uncredited) |
| Bill Thorpe | Drunk Singer in Bar (uncredited) |
| Dared Wright | Man at Bar / Drunk Singer in Bar (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Directed by Stephen Hopkins, this movie falls into the category of Action and Crime genre.
- The script of the movie was penned by John Rice, Joe Batteer, and Jay Roach.
- Besides Jeff Bridges and Tommy Lee Jones, the movie also starred Suzy Amis, Lloyd Bridges, and Forest Whitaker among others.
- This movie was nominated for two awards.
- The film received 104 user and 47 critic reviews.
- Cast also includes Stephi Lineburg, John Finn, Caitlin Clarke, Christofer de Oni, Loyd Catlett, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, and Lucinda Weist.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Fenway Park – 4 Jersey Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.3466764
- Longitude: -71.0972178
- Place ID: ChIJbz8lP_Z544kRBFV6ZMsNgKI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4 Jersey St, Boston, MA 02215, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.3800079
- Longitude: -71.0254241
- Place ID: ChIJw8RbIFtw44kR5riss54MeeI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: East Boston, Boston, MA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Wingaersheek Beach, Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.6526235
- Longitude: -70.6889707
- Place ID: ChIJ6ZmvjT4k44kRmRDYdEYenu4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Wingaersheek Beach, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Boston Harbor, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.33763816877751
- Longitude: -70.97553040779604
- Place ID: ChIJZ1QHt2Fl44kR57lBgwhQ01Q
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Boston Harbor, Boston, MA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Copley Square, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.350008
- Longitude: -71.0765558
- Place ID: ChIJU4T8hgx644kR4kBsW0Y8bH0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Copley Square, Boston, MA 02116, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
