The movie “Dune” from 1984 is a tale about a Duke’s son who leads desert warriors against a wicked galactic emperor to liberate their desert world. The film was directed by David Lynch and stars big names like Francesca Annis, Leonardo Cimino, and Brad Dourif. There’s a lot to learn about where it got filmed and some exciting behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
“Dune” was mainly filmed in a handful of places in Mexico. These include Samalayuca, Chihuahua, the Pinacate and Grand Desert of Altar in Sonora, Puerto Penasco in Sonora, Sierra Pinacate in Sonora and finally, at Estudios Churubusco in Mexico City. The filming duration was from April 29, 1983, to February 8, 1984.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Francesca Annis | Lady Jessica |
| Leonardo Cimino | The Baron’s Doctor |
| Brad Dourif | Piter De Vries |
| José Ferrer | Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV |
| Linda Hunt | Shadout Mapes |
| Freddie Jones | Thufir Hawat |
| Richard Jordan | Duncan Idaho |
| Kyle MacLachlan | Paul Atreides |
| Virginia Madsen | Princess Irulan |
| Silvana Mangano | Reverend Mother Ramallo |
| Everett McGill | Stilgar |
| Kenneth McMillan | Baron Vladimir Harkonnen |
| Jack Nance | Nefud |
| Jürgen Prochnow | Duke Leto Atreides |
| Patrick Stewart | Gurney Halleck |
| Sting | Feyd Rautha |
| Dean Stockwell | Doctor Wellington Yueh |
| Sean Young | Chani |
| Danny Corkill | Orlop |
| Judd Omen | Jamis |
| Molly Wryn | Harah |
| Angélica Aragón | Bene Gesserit Sister (uncredited) |
| Miguel Cane | Little Fremen Boy (uncredited) |
| Eduardo Cassab | Fremen (uncredited) |
| Thomas Ebert | Guard |
| House Atreides (uncredited) | |
| Humberto Elizondo | Czigo (uncredited) |
| Ricardo Hill | Bit Part (uncredited) |
| Juan Jaramillo | Imperial General (uncredited) |
| Ernesto Laguardia | Harkonnen’s Victim (uncredited) |
| David Lynch | Spice Worker (uncredited) |
| James Mathers | Fremen Boy (uncredited) |
| Ramón Menéndez | Kinet (uncredited) |
| Ana Ofelia Murguía | Palace Maid (uncredited) |
| Rubén Márquez | Elderly man (uncredited) |
| William Phipps | Narrator: TV version (uncredited) |
| Scott Price | Fremen (uncredited) |
| Claudia Ramírez | Fremen Girl (uncredited) |
| Julieta Rosen | Palace Maid (uncredited) |
| John Sabol | Fedaykin Fighter (uncredited) |
| Margarita Sanz | Lady Jessica’s Maid (uncredited) |
| Jacqueline Voltaire | Bit Part (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Dune” got released in Australia on December 14, 1984.
- The movie has a runtime of about 2 hours and 17 minutes.
- It falls under the genre of Action and Adventure.
- David Lynch is not just the director but also one of the writers along with Frank Herbert.
- The movie has been awarded numerous times, including one Oscar nomination, two wins, and five additional nominations.
- There are 959 user reviews and 155 critic reviews.
- Besides the main stars, the movie also includes a strong supporting cast with names like José Ferrer, Linda Hunt, Freddie Jones, Richard Jordan, and Kyle MacLachlan among others.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Samalayuca, Chihuahua, Mexico
- Latitude: 31.3413889
- Longitude: -106.4783333
- Place ID: ChIJsSTh9-R-54YRKTi1yvRSdEQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 32730 Samalayuca, Chih., Mexico
- Timezone: America/Ciudad_Juarez
- Location Name: Pinacate and Grand Desert of Altar, Sonora, Mexico
- Latitude: 30.714148
- Longitude: -111.8354941
- Place ID: ChIJywgBrUmn04YR7s3j-d8pmwo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Altar Municipality, Sonora, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Hermosillo
- Location Name: Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico
- Latitude: 31.3194877
- Longitude: -113.5372062
- Place ID: ChIJEUSnTrSlK4ERs1_HaWF5SUM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Hermosillo
- Location Name: Sierra Pinacate, Sonora, Mexico
- Latitude: 31.77
- Longitude: -113.49
- Place ID: ChIJwxOU5s9bKoERg241J6hW-Hc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pinacate Peaks, 83563 Sonora, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Hermosillo
- Location Name: Estudios Churubusco – C. Atletas 2, Country Club Churubusco, Coyoacán, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
- Latitude: 19.35551
- Longitude: -99.14265789999999
- Place ID: ChIJ07ZmnTP-0YURjdy2OCb-1T0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: C. Atletas 2, Country Club Churubusco, Coyoacán, 04210 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
