This article explains the film shooting locations of the movie, “GoldenEye” from 1995. The movie features Pierce Brosnan as James Bond and is directed by Martin Campbell. Read on to discover where the movie was filmed and some interesting backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of GoldenEye happened in different parts of the world. The Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, the Verzasca Dam in Switzerland, and the Moika Canal in St. Petersburg, Russia, were some of the locations. Other scenes were shot at the Casino de Monte Carlo in Monaco and Laguna Tortuguero Beach in Puerto Rico. The filming took place from January 16, 1995, to June 6, 1995.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Pierce Brosnan | James Bond |
| Sean Bean | Alec Trevelyan |
| Izabella Scorupco | Natalya Simonova |
| Famke Janssen | Xenia Onatopp |
| Joe Don Baker | Jack Wade |
| Judi Dench | M |
| Robbie Coltrane | Valentin Zukovsky |
| Gottfried John | Colonel Ourumov |
| Alan Cumming | Boris Grishenko |
| Desmond Llewelyn | Q |
| Samantha Bond | Moneypenny |
| Michael Kitchen | Bill Tanner |
| Serena Gordon | Caroline |
| Simon Kunz | Severnaya Duty Officer |
| Pavel Douglas | French Warship Captain |
| Billy J. Mitchell | Admiral Chuck Farrel |
| Constantine Gregory | Computer Store Manager |
| Minnie Driver | Irina |
| Michelle Arthur | Anna |
| Ravil Isyanov | MIG Pilot |
| Vladimir Milanovich | Croupier |
| Trevor Byfield | Train Driver |
| Peter Majer | Valentin’s Bodyguard |
| Paul Bannon | Russian Scientist (uncredited) |
| Simone Bechtel | Casino Guest (uncredited) |
| Martin Campbell | Cyclist (uncredited) |
| Mark Chapman | Casino Gambler (uncredited) |
| Kenneth Coombs | MI6 Computer Operator (uncredited) |
| Simon Crane | Lt. François Brouse – Tiger Helicopter Pilot (uncredited) |
| Terrance Denville | Russian Security Council Member (uncredited) |
| Ian Durrant | MI6 Scientist (uncredited) |
| Max Faulkner | Guard at Helicopter Show (uncredited) |
| Juliet Forester | Severnaya Operator (uncredited) |
| Stefan Kopiecki | Casino Gambler (uncredited) |
| Jo Anna Lee | Cowgirl / Backing Singer (uncredited) |
| Derek Lyons | Casino Guest (uncredited) |
| Wayne Michaels | Capt. Bernard Jaubert – Tiger Helicopter Pilot (uncredited) |
| Bhasker Patel | Pakistani Gun Dealer (uncredited) |
| Paul Sacks | Russian Soldier – Chemical Weapons Facility (uncredited) |
| Michael G. Wilson | Russian Security Council Member (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Pierce Brosnan played James Bond, whereas Sean Bean portrayed Alec Trevelyan.
- Izabella Scorupco acted as Natalya Simonova with other cast members like Famke Janssen as Xenia Onatopp and Joe Don Baker as Jack Wade.
- Iconic actress Judi Dench played the role of M.
- GoldenEye was nominated for two BAFTA Film Awards and had an additional 2 wins & 6 nominations.
- The movie received reviews from 576 users and 101 critics.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Arecibo Observatory, Arecibo, Puerto Rico
- Latitude: 18.3441366
- Longitude: -66.75272079999999
- Place ID: ChIJwU-p3ITbAowRVaI9efKB5Bw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 86VW+MWP, PR-625, Arecibo, 00612, Puerto Rico
- Timezone: America/Puerto_Rico
- Location Name: Verzasca Dam, Cantone Ticino, Switzerland
- Latitude: 46.1966242
- Longitude: 8.849139000000001
- Place ID: ChIJAY4va3S2hUcR4POM-Fyvg_w
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Via Valle Verzasca, 6596 Gordola, Switzerland
- Timezone: Europe/Zurich
- Location Name: Moika Canal, St. Petersburg, Russia
- Latitude: 59.93596362309873
- Longitude: 30.30598055488935
- Place ID: ChIJf8ygiRsxlkYRbN8bYdtLhEc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Moyka River, St Petersburg, Russia
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Location Name: Casino de Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo, Monaco
- Latitude: 43.7390972
- Longitude: 7.428068100000001
- Place ID: ChIJZQJu5IfCzRIR4_SMWQznbqY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pl. du Casino, 98000 Monaco
- Timezone: Europe/Monaco
- Location Name: Laguna Tortuguero Beach, Manatí, Puerto Rico
- Latitude: 18.4635253
- Longitude: -66.4435182
- Place ID: ChIJAf9eiMYZA4wRylpMIlKV7V8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tortuguero Lagoon, Puerto Rico
- Timezone: America/Puerto_Rico
