The movie “Deliverance”, released in 1972, was directed by John Boorman and stars Burt Reynolds and Jon Voight. Its plot revolves around four friends from Atlanta who venture out on a canoe trip. This article provides a glimpse into the filming spots of the movie and gives you a behind-the-scenes look at fascinating facts about the film’s production phase and trivia.
Where it Filmed?
Deliverance was majorly shot in the northeastern corner of Georgia, particularly around Rabun Gap and Clayton in Rabun County, near the border filled with Carolinas. The fictitious ‘Cahulawassee River’ where the main characters travelled by canoe was actually the Chattooga River. Still, it was primarily filmed in the green spaces of Rabun County, famed for its hiking trails, lakes, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Another highlight is Tallulah Gorge used in the film, which is a spectacular sight to behold.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Angel Aviles | Linda |
| Molly Celaschi | Ariel |
| Raul Martinez | Bobby |
| Victor Miller | |
| Jose Rosete | Mike |
| Victor Zaragoza | Priest |
Trivia and Facts
-The movie surprisingly boosted whitewater tourism in the area despite its disturbing undertones.
-The movie’s name “Deliverance” was turned into a geologic name for a formation on the Chattooga River.
-The Duke Power Company created Lake Jocassee by flooding the Jocassee Valley in 1971, which was shown as rising waters at the end of the film.
-There have been several fatalities among inexperienced canoeists who underestimated the river’s fierceness that had followed the film’s release.
-On the other hand, the movie “Deliverance from Evil” came out in 2012. It was filmed on location in the San Francisco Bay area of California. Directed by Eduardo Quiroz and Jose Quiroz, the indie horror movie was about a couple who realizes an evil presence in their house following their son’s loss.
-Horror icon Victor Miller, the creator/writer of the original Friday The 13th, played a supporting role in Deliverance from Evil.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: San Francisco Bay, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.8271784
- Longitude: -122.2913078
- Place ID: ChIJtdeIpqODhYARqR9GV4QbiYw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
