The movie “Death Defying Acts” came out in the year 2007. It tells the story of Harry Houdini, played by Guy Pearce, who gets into a romantic relationship with a psychic trying to trick him during his tour in Britain in 1926. This article will explore the locations where this movie was filmed and share some fascinating details about it.
Where it Filmed?
“Death Defying Acts” was filmed in several locations across the UK. The Fortune Theatre in Covent Garden, Westminster, and Wilton’s Music Hall in Whitechapel, London were some of the places in Greater London where the movie was shot. Outside London, scenes were filmed on Calton Hill in Edinburgh, Scotland, and in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. In addition to these places, some parts were also shot in Charing Cross, Westminster. Filming began on September 9, 2006.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Guy Pearce | Harry Houdini |
| Catherine Zeta-Jones | Mary McGarvie |
| Timothy Spall | Sugarman |
| Saoirse Ronan | Benji McGarvie |
| Malcolm Shields | Leith Romeo |
| Leni Harper | Leith Romeo’s wife |
| Ralph Riach | Mr. Robertson |
| Olivia Darnley | Flower Stall Seller |
| Anthony O’Donnell | Oily Librarian |
| Billy McColl | McTavish |
| James Holmes | Ugly Mug |
| Aileen O’Gorman | Effie – Elderly Seamstress |
| Raymond Griffiths | Music Hall Dwarf |
| Shaun Mason | Heckler |
| Tom Cotcher | Boxer’s Manager |
| Joanne Cummins | Houdini Fan #1 |
| Carol Robb | Houdini Fan #2 |
| Mark Carter | Reporter #1 |
| MacKay Crawford | Psychic Reporter |
| Paul Grunert | Hotel Manager |
| Graeme McKnight | Bellboy |
| Aaron Brown | Sugarman’s Assistant |
| Martin Fisher | Concierge |
| Emma Humphries | Chambermaid |
| Miles Jupp | Ventriloquist |
| Tim Frost | Tap Dancer |
| Cloi Mckee | Psychic Twin One |
| David McKail | Maitre’D |
| Maev Alexander | Autograph Hound |
| Richard Dean | Angel with Red Hair |
| Rod Arthur | Police Chief |
| Alan David | Professor |
| Lorraine Hilton | Professor’s Assistant |
| Dodger Phillips | Reporter #2 |
| Campbell Graham | Reporter #3 |
| Jack Bailey | Redhaired Pilot |
| Justin Flagg | Montreal Student |
| Arthur Benjamins | Bearded researcher |
| Liam Gerrard | Reporter |
| Che Grant | Montreal Student |
| Natasha Jenssen | 1920’s Woman |
| Graham Curry | Locksman (uncredited) |
| James Fiddy | American Assistant (uncredited) |
| Steve Lately | Tartan Tammy (uncredited) |
| Silvia Lombardo | Usherette (uncredited) |
| Howard Pearse | Spectator (uncredited) |
| Pam Rose | Old lady (uncredited) |
| Leonard Silver | Reporter (uncredited) |
| John Warman | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Chris Wilson | Reporter (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
Under Gillian Armstrong’s direction and a script by Tony Grisoni and Brian Ward, this movie straddles genres of drama and history. Released in Australia on March 13, 2008, it is a PG-rated movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes. Guy Pearce, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Timothy Spall played the lead roles. The movie won 5 awards and was nominated for 7 others. It received reviews from 36 users and 53 critics. The supporting cast included Saoirse Ronan as Benji McGarvie, Malcolm Shields as Leith Romeo, and Leni Harper as Leith Romeo’s wife, among others.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Fortune Theatre, Russell Street, Covent Garden, Westminster, Greater London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5132869
- Longitude: -0.1206925
- Place ID: ChIJsQRsHMsEdkgRe3PnQS1c1uY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Russell St, London WC2B 5HH, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Wilton’s Music Hall, 1 Grace’s Alley, Whitechapel, London, Greater London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5107013
- Longitude: -0.0668967
- Place ID: ChIJbcQbMTQDdkgRGnjfXht0wPA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1 Graces Alley, London E1 8JB, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Calton Hill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
- Latitude: 55.9550465
- Longitude: -3.1827409
- Place ID: ChIJmcdGbonHh0gR3WZX92S2gZE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Calton Hill, Edinburgh EH7 5BN, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.8176538
- Longitude: -0.8192387999999999
- Place ID: ChIJvc2tLYhXdkgRs_t_WPoQG9g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Aylesbury, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Charing Cross, Westminster, Greater London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5090275
- Longitude: -0.1255016
- Place ID: ChIJrStISs4EdkgRvEoozoLVlx0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Charing Cross, London, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
