Cutthroat Island is a 1995 action-adventure movie directed by Renny Harlin and featuring stars Geena Davis, Matthew Modine, and Frank Langella. It tells the thrilling tale of a female pirate on a treasure hunt. This piece will take you on a journey through the locations where this film was made, offering some intriguing backstage trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of Cutthroat Island went around the world. From the beautiful landscapes of Thailand to the historical sites of England and Malta, various locations served as the backdrop of this adventure. The filming dates are from Oct 31, 1994, to Apr 2, 1995. Here are the key spots:
- The exotic Thailand.
- An exterior tank, Paddock lot, and backlot located at Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England.
- The sunny island of Malta.
- Fort Ricasoli, a historical gem in Kalkara, Malta.
- Lastly, the stunning Phra Nang Beach, Railay Bay, in Krabi, Thailand.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Geena Davis | Morgan Adams |
| Matthew Modine | William Shaw |
| Frank Langella | Dawg Brown |
| Maury Chaykin | John Reed |
| Patrick Malahide | Ainslee |
| Stan Shaw | Mr. Glasspoole |
| Rex Linn | Mr. Blair |
| Paul Dillon | Snelgrave |
| Jimmie F. Skaggs | Scully |
| Harris Yulin | Black Harry Adams |
| Carl Chase | Bishop |
| Peter Geeves | Fiddler Pirate |
| Angus Wright | Captain Trotter |
| Ken Bones | Toussant |
| Mary Pegler | Mandy Rickets |
| Mary Peach | Lady |
| Thomas Lockyer | Lieutenant |
| Roger Booth | Auctioneer |
| George Murcell | Mordachai Fingers Adams |
| Simon Atherton | Bartender |
| Dickey Beer | Executioner |
| Christopher Halliday | Hastings |
| Chris Johnston | Helmsman |
| Richard Leaf | Snake the Lookout |
| Tam White | Fleming |
| Shayna the Monkey | King Charles |
| Rupert Vansittart | Captain Perkins |
| Nick Bartlett | Dawg’s Pirate |
| David Bailie | Dawg’s Pirate |
| Kwame Kwei-Armah | Dawg’s Pirate |
| Ramon Tikaram | Dawg’s Pirate |
| Thor | Pirate Dog |
| Jamie Donovan | Voice actor (uncredited) |
| Finster | Monkey (uncredited) |
| Renny Harlin | Pirate with Rifle (uncredited) |
| Cara Higgins | Wealthy Child (Harbour Scene) (uncredited) |
| Daragh O’Malley | Bourke (uncredited) |
| Mark Vasconcellos | Dawg’s Pirate (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Cutthroat Island was released on Dec 22, 1995, in the USA.
- The film has a running time of 2 hours and 4 minutes.
- It was nominated for one award.
- It garnered 225 user reviews and was critiqued by 78 professional critics.
- The main cast includes Geena Davis as Morgan Adams, Matthew Modine as William Shaw, and Frank Langella as Dawg Brown, among others.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Thailand
- Latitude: 15.870032
- Longitude: 100.992541
- Place ID: ChIJsU1CR_eNTTARAuhXB4gs154
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Thailand
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Location Name: Exterior Tank, Paddock Lot, Backlot, Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5488872
- Longitude: -0.5319505999999999
- Place ID: ChIJTRZRjqVvdkgRTXFXSJXOIrU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pinewood Rd, Slough, Iver SL0 0NH, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Malta
- Latitude: 35.937496
- Longitude: 14.375416
- Place ID: ChIJxUeGHShFDhMROUK-NmHYgvU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Malta
- Timezone: Europe/Malta
- Location Name: Fort Ricasoli, Kalkara, Malta
- Latitude: 35.8975412
- Longitude: 14.5257818
- Place ID: ChIJoznTqNNEDhMRU7QZxOIReOk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Fort Rikasoli, St. Rocco Street, Il-Kalkara KKR 9062, Malta
- Timezone: Europe/Malta
- Location Name: Phra Nang Beach, Railay Bay, Krabi, Thailand
- Latitude: 8.0059287
- Longitude: 98.8374807
- Place ID: ChIJN1sU0ILqUTARIchVyYWt5hQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Phra nang Cave Beach, Krabi, Thailand
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
