The movie “Heroin” (original title “Sugar Mountain”), was released in December 2016. This drama-thriller portrays a story of two brothers who fake their disappearance in the Alaskan wilderness to sell an exciting survival story, however, their made-up hoax becomes a terrifying reality. The movie was directed by Richard Gray and featured stars like Cary Elwes, Jason Momoa and Melora Walters.
Where it Filmed?
Filming for the movie “Heroin” took place in the breath-taking locations of Seward and Alaska, USA. The shoot lasted over a month, specifically from March 14, 2014 to April 18, 2014, capturing the beauty of Alaskan wilderness with great precision.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Cary Elwes | Jim Huxley |
| Jason Momoa | Joe Bright |
| Melora Walters | Tracey Huxley |
| Anna Hutchison | Angie Miller |
| Drew Roy | Miles West |
| Haley Webb | Lauren / Miles’ live-in girlfriend |
| John Karna | Josh Miller |
| Shane Coffey | Liam / Miles’ brother |
| Steve Mouzakis | Randy |
| Yulia Klass | Jean / Nurse |
| Crawford Wilson | Bradley Dolan |
| Nick Farnell | Eddie |
| Patrick Sane | Sharky |
| Dorene M. Lorenz | News anchor |
| Ray D Jennings | Crime Scene Investigator |
| John Teague | Doctor Taylor |
| Ron Holmstrom | Deputy Harbor Master |
| Tyler Rothman | Man at Bar |
| Sarah Tidwell | Carol |
| Rock De Augustine | Reporter |
| Maggie Jane Moonin | Boy Scout’s mother |
| Ernacio Moonin | Billy / Boy Scout 1 |
| Mariah Simpkins | Reporter |
| Maximus Antonio Moonin | David / Boy Scout 2 |
| Jamie Nelson | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Release Date: 09 Dec 2016 (USA)
- Duration: 1 Hour 46 minutes
- Writers: Abe Pogos, Catherine Hill
- Cast includes well-known actors such as Cary Elwes, Jason Momoa, Melora Walters, Anna Hutchison, Drew Roy, Haley Webb, John Karna, Shane Coffey among others.
- The movie “Heroin” was also known by its original title “Sugar Mountain” and was rated Unrated for the USA release.
- Directed by Richard Gray, the story was written by famous writer duo Abe Pogos and Catherine Hill.
- The film is centered around a thrilling twist of events when a hoax turns out to be more real than planned.
- Lots of mixed reviews were received for the movie, with 66 user reviews and 10 critics reviews documented.
- Even though the movie was filmed in the USA, it was known by different titles in different countries other than USA such as India (Heroin), Germany (Sugar Mountain – Spurlos in Alaska), Brazil (Aventura Perigosa) and Russia (Сахарная гора).
- The movie is crafted in the English language and is colored in audio-visual grandeur for an immersive viewing experience.
- The runtime of the movie is recorded to be 106 minutes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Seward, Alaska, USA
- Latitude: 60.1047739
- Longitude: -149.4421037
- Place ID: ChIJxf8q8m6bx1YRvxHSNsJg4Vs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Seward, AK, USA
- Timezone: America/Anchorage
- Location Name: Alaska, USA
- Latitude: 63.588753
- Longitude: -154.4930619
- Place ID: ChIJG8CuwJzfAFQRNduKqSde27w
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Alaska, USA
- Timezone: America/Anchorage
