“Botte di Natale” was filmed in 1994 and is a family comedy that brings together two brothers who hold resentment towards each other to spend Christmas with their mom. The film retells their efforts to reconcile during the holiday season. Directed by Terence Hill, the film stars Terence Hill and Bud Spencer as brothers Travis and Moses respectively, among other characters. This article explores the filming locations, the timeline of the film’s recording, and some fun facts about the movie and its backstage stories.
Where it Filmed?
Various locations were used to record “Botte di Natale”. The notable sites include New York, USA, Abiquiu Lake and Bonanza Creek Ranch in Abiquiu New Mexico, USA, the J.W. Eaves Movie Ranch as well as the city of Los Angeles in California. Filming officially commenced on March 28, 1994.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Terence Hill | Travis |
| Bud Spencer | Moses |
| Boots Southerland | Sam Stone |
| Ruth Buzzi | Maw |
| Neil Summers | Dodge |
| Michael Huddleston | Blacksmith |
| Anne Kasprik | Bridget |
| Ron Carey | Sheriff Fox |
| Fritz Sperberg | Deputy Joe |
| Radha Delamarter | Janie |
| Jonathan Tucker | Moses Junior |
| Paloma von Broadley | Jessica |
| Samantha Waidler | Mary Lou |
| Kevin Barker | Twin |
| Brian Barker | Twin |
| Charlie Barker | Child |
| Sarah Waidler | Child |
| Natasha Goslow | Child |
| Patrick Myers | Patrick |
| Tom Eiden | Outlaw #2 |
| Forrie J. Smith | Cowboy #1 |
| William P. Yazzie | Little bear |
| Jack Caffrey | Judge |
| Adam Taylor | Blackjack |
| Lou Baker | Preacher |
| Sommer Betsworth | Girl |
| Jerry Gardner | Corral owner |
| Jess Hill | Telegraph clerk |
| Michael McCormick | Puppeteer |
| Tom Connor | Bank clerk |
| Taunee Watson | Schoolgirl #2 |
| Jay Amor | Outlaw #9 (uncredited) |
| Sasha D’Arc | Outlaw #8 (uncredited) |
| Ottaviano Dell’Acqua | Outlaw #4 (uncredited) |
| Jeff Moldovan | Outlaw #5 (uncredited) |
| Karen Turvey | Outlaw #7 (uncredited) |
| Tommy Mack Turvey | Outlaw #6 (uncredited) |
| Massimiliano Ubaldi | Cowboy killer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- This movie was the last film in which famous acting duo, Bud Spencer and Terence Hill starred together.
- It was filmed in various renowned locations such as New York and Los Angeles
- The interesting fact about Botte di Natale is it wrapped up the storied professional relationship between Bud Spencer and Terence Hill, adding sentimental value to the film.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Abiquiu Lake, Abiquiu, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 36.23999999999999
- Longitude: -106.431
- Place ID: ChIJ-b815fz7F4cRCx_73F5JEPs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Abiquiu Lake, New Mexico 87017, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Bonanza Creek Ranch – 15 Bonanza Creek Lane, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.5345482
- Longitude: -106.1139163
- Place ID: ChIJw1c6oNn1GIcR6A4kEQwzI0k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bonanza Creek Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87508, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: J.W. Eaves Movie Ranch – 75 Rancho Alegre Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.48281300000001
- Longitude: -106.0839119
- Place ID: ChIJR4aduc71GIcR48JsCq2rYdg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 75 Rancho Alegre Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87508, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
