“Edge of Darkness” is a 2010 film directed by Martin Campbell. Mel Gibson stars as homicide detective Thomas Craven, who unravels a corporate conspiracy while investigating his daughter’s murder. This article is about the locations where the movie was filmed, who played the characters, and some interesting behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
“Edge of Darkness” was filmed in several locations in Massachusetts, USA. These include the Berkshires, South Deerfield, Malden, Merrimac, and Manchester-by-the-Sea. Filming took place from August 18, 2008, to December 2008.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mel Gibson | Craven |
| Ray Winstone | Jedburgh |
| Danny Huston | Jack Bennett |
| Bojana Novakovic | Emma Craven |
| Shawn Roberts | Burnham |
| David Aaron Baker | Millroy |
| Jay O. Sanders | Whitehouse |
| Denis O’Hare | Moore |
| Damian Young | Senator Jim Pine |
| Caterina Scorsone | Melissa |
| Frank Grillo | Agent One |
| Wayne Duvall | Chief of Police |
| Gbenga Akinnagbe | Detective Darcy Jones |
| Paul Sparks | Northampton Police Detective |
| Christy Scott Cashman | Detective Vicki Hurd |
| Dossy Peabody | Annie – Bennett’s Asst. |
| Gordon Peterson | Interviewer |
| Peter Epstein | Agent Two |
| Tom Kemp | Paul Honeywell |
| Amelia Broome | Tina |
| Celeste Oliva | Janet |
| Scott Winters | Northmoor Doctor |
| Joe Stapleton | State Trooper #1 |
| Rick Avery | Robinson Jr. |
| Peter Hermann | Sanderman |
| Bill Thorpe | Watch Sergeant |
| Charles Harrington | Neighbor |
| Lisa Hughes | News Anchor #1 |
| Paula Ebben | News Anchor #2 |
| Kathy Curran | News Reporter #2 |
| Frank Ridley | Automatic Weapons Cop |
| Ian Christian Blanche | Body in River |
| Elizabeth Martin | Body in River |
| Charlie Alejandro | Boston Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Cindi Alex | Driver (uncredited) |
| Savannah Rae Allen | Protestor / Gym Patron (uncredited) |
| Stephanie Atkinson | Mrs. Craven / Emma’s Mom (uncredited) |
| Steve Bertorelli | Shopper (uncredited) |
| Michael Bottos | Intern Reporter (uncredited) |
| Nicole Boucher | Girl on Basketball Court (uncredited) |
| John J. Burke | Commuter (uncredited) |
| Todd Byron | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Chemi Che-Mponda | Female Cop (uncredited) |
| Terry Conforti | Wife of Senator Pine (uncredited) |
| Timothy Connelly | Attorney (uncredited) |
| Kevin DeCoste | Robinson Jr.’s Son (uncredited) |
| Daryl Dimare | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Madison Donlan | Train station kid (uncredited) |
| Ellyana | News reporter (uncredited) |
| Susan Farese | Nurse with Melissa’s Parents / Commuter (uncredited) |
| Rich Foster | Boston Police officer (uncredited) |
| John Franchi | Festival Participant (uncredited) |
| Sari Gagnon | Cute Girl (uncredited) |
| James Galarneau | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Suzanne Gillies | Meter Maid (uncredited) |
| Albert Gornie | Commuter (uncredited) |
| Nick Grava | Basketball Player (uncredited) |
| London Hall | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Benjamin Healy | Orderly (uncredited) |
| Diane Henderson | Assistant to Chief of Police (uncredited) |
| Jean Hutchinson | Melissa’s Grandmother (uncredited) |
| Jimmy C. Jules | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Samantha Kelly | Javanese Nurse (uncredited) |
| Jeffery Kincannon | Low Life (uncredited) |
| Ren Knopf | Train Commuter / Driver (uncredited) |
| Barbe LaPierre | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Daniel Lowney | Boston Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Dan Marshall | Visitor at Hospital (uncredited) |
| Robert Masiello | Businessman (uncredited) |
| Thomas McGowan | Neighbor Man (uncredited) |
| Conor McMahon | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Peter Morse | Commuter (uncredited) |
| Patrick Neyens | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Todd Rapisarda | Courthouse Businessman (uncredited) |
| Donna Glee Reim | Park Patron (uncredited) |
| Gary Roscoe | Editor Newsroom (uncredited) |
| Eric Ryan | Neighbor (uncredited) |
| Edward Stanley | Radio Reporter (uncredited) (voice) |
| Vyvian B. Stevens | Tom Craven’s Friend (uncredited) |
| David Struffolino | Commuter (uncredited) |
| Ricky Vazquez | Driver (uncredited) |
| George J. Vezina | Commuter at Train Station (uncredited) |
| Phillip E. Walker | President (uncredited) |
| Mike Wendt | Tough Guy (uncredited) |
| Susan Wilson | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Darryl Wooten | TV News Reporter (uncredited) |
| Adam Zalt | Business Traveler (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The movie falls under the action and adventure genre and was released on January 28, 2010, in Hong Kong. Other key cast members apart from Mel Gibson are Ray Winstone, who played Jedburgh, and Danny Huston, who took on the role of Jack Bennett. The rest of the cast included stars such as Bojana Novakovic, Shawn Roberts, David Aaron Baker, and others. The movie received one award nomination and was reviewed by 322 users and 268 critics.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Berkshires, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.2353821
- Longitude: -73.1918467
- Place ID: ChIJHfgb35Br54kRWCKIwKTpNSI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: The Berkshires, United States
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: South Deerfield, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.4773097
- Longitude: -72.6078667
- Place ID: ChIJU164OZss4YkRjOEjMnsIcq0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: South Deerfield, Deerfield, MA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Malden, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.4250964
- Longitude: -71.066163
- Place ID: ChIJwyjAzdVz44kRSvJaHRz8Ul4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Malden, MA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Merrimac, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.8340582
- Longitude: -71.0005509
- Place ID: ChIJfebETij94okRLGJPKw_OVzo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Merrimac, MA 01860, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.577834
- Longitude: -70.7675967
- Place ID: ChIJj4-CTwU944kRKGgJMJ59ezY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
