The movie “Den of Lions” is an action-crime flick from 2003. Set in Budapest, Hungary, the plot follows a Hungarian gypsy, who works for a Russian mobster, eventually becoming an FBI double agent. The film stars Stephen Dorff, Bob Hoskins, and Laura Fraser among others. This piece provides insight into the filming locations, the actors’ roles and some interesting backstage facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
“Den of Lions” was filmed primarily in Budapest, Hungary. Unfortunately, exact filming dates haven’t been provided. The chosen location perfectly fits the movie’s storyline and adds a level of authenticity to the plot.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Stephen Dorff | Mike Varga |
| Bob Hoskins | Darius Paskevic |
| Laura Fraser | Katya Paskevic |
| Ian Hart | Rob Shepard |
| David O’Hara | Ferko Kurchina |
| Andrew McCulloch | Gyuarka Kovacs |
| Tania Emery | Rita |
| Philip Madoc | Grandpa Marcus |
| Sarah Ann Schultz | Anna Nazarova |
| Nabil Massad | Haznl |
| Robert Willox | Yakov |
| Athina Papadimitriu | Aunt Bardi |
| Billie Kaman | Gabi |
| Mark Urban | Rita’s Son |
| Mike Kelly | Simon |
| Simona Williams | Gyurka’s Secretary |
| Tamás Varga | Immigrant |
| John Rado | Undercover Cop #1 |
| Terry Finn | Undercover Cop #2 |
| Paul Sampson | Kidnapping Extortionist |
| Johnny Martin | Getaway Driver |
Trivia and Facts
- Bob Hoskins, who played a major role in the film, supposedly accepted his part after being promised ‘the best catering in Hungary’ during production.
- The movie was directed by James Bruce and is an original script by James Bruce and Freddy Deane.
- The genre of the movie is action and crime with a runtime of 1h 43min.
- The movie was released in France in the year 2005.
- The movie also contains scenes edited from “The Peacekeeper” a film released in 1997.
- The official budget of the movie was estimated to be $6,000,000.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Budapest, Hungary
- Latitude: 47.497912
- Longitude: 19.040235
- Place ID: ChIJyc_U0TTDQUcRYBEeDCnEAAQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Budapest, Hungary
- Timezone: Europe/Budapest
