This article is a simple walkthrough of the 2007 movie “I’m Not There.” It shares details about where the film got shot, who performed which roles, and delivers more interesting facts about the movie and its backstage events. The film is a drama and a biography about the life of Bob Dylan, with each of its six characters representing different aspects of his life and work.
Where it Filmed?
“I’m Not There” was filmed in multiple locations within Québec, Canada. Filming began on July 10, 2006. It was shot at the following places:
- Brigham, Québec
- Hudson, Québec
- Montréal, Québec
- Champ de Mars, Montréal, Québec
- Old Montréal streets, Québec
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Cate Blanchett | Jude |
| Ben Whishaw | Arthur |
| Christian Bale | Jack / Pastor John |
| Richard Gere | Billy |
| Marcus Carl Franklin | Woody / Chaplin Boy |
| Heath Ledger | Robbie |
| Kris Kristofferson | Narrator (voice) |
| Don Francks | Hobo Joe |
| Larry Day | Government Agent |
| Paul Cagelet | Carny / Bell-Hop |
| Pierre-Alexandre Fortin | Gorgeous George |
| Richie Havens | Old Man Arvin |
| Tyrone Benskin | Mr. Arvin |
| Kim Roberts | Mrs. Arvin |
| Eric Newsome | Sixties Narrator |
| Angela Galuppo | Folk Girl |
| Jane Wheeler | TV Host |
| Julianne Moore | Alice Fabian |
| Peter Friedman | Morris Bernstein / Barker |
| David Gow | Variety Show Host |
| Fanny La Croix | Actress |
| Kim Gordon | Carla Hendricks |
| Matthew Harbour | Fan #1 |
| Kyle Switzer | Fan #2 |
| Terry Haig | Gerry Hamlin |
| Greg Kramer | Drunk |
| Gordon Masten | Moonshiner |
| Bill Croft | Thief / Butcher |
| Charlotte Gainsbourg | Claire |
| Gabrielle Marcoux | Molly – Age 6 |
| Jessey LaFlamme | Carlie – Age 3 |
| Jennifer Rae Westley | Louise |
| Tim Post | Newscaster |
| Richard Robitaille | Director #2 |
| Ivan Freud | Performer #1 |
| Susan Glover | Mrs. Peacock |
| Vito DeFilippo | Mr. Peacock |
| Andrew Simms | Mr. Snow |
| Lisa Bronwyn Moore | Mrs. Snow |
| Jessica Kardos | Nurse |
| Garth Gilker | Man in Hospital Bed |
| John Koensgen | Physician |
| Mark Camacho | Norman |
| Lorne Brass | Folk Guru / Chester |
| Andrew Shaver | Mike |
| Tavis Eachan Triance | Jude’s Musician: The Royal Mountain Band |
| Frederic Charest | Jude’s Musician: The Royal Mountain Band |
| Warren Brewer Auld | Jude’s Musician: The Royal Mountain Band |
| Andrew Greene | Festival Guy #1 |
| Paul Van Dyck | Festival Guy #2 |
| Al Vandecruys | Festival Director |
| Leif Anderson | Sound Man |
| Brett Watson | College Student |
| Wyatt Bowen | Dazed Kid |
| Paul Johnston | Bearded Scott |
| Niko Romberg | Kid with Glasses |
| Clarice Byrne | One Girl |
| Maggie Castle | Another Girl |
| Joe Cobden | Sonny |
| Kristen Hager | Mona / Polly |
| Richard Jutras | Reporter #1 |
| Matt Holland | Reporter #3 |
| Noel Burton | Reporter #4 |
| Bruce Greenwood | Keenan Jones / Garrett |
| Michelle Williams | Coco Rivington |
| Kyle Gatehouse | Hotel Waiter |
| Jason Cavalier | Roadie |
| Greta Papageorgiu | Stewardess |
| Trevor Hayes | Sydney |
| Marie-Hélène Chartrand | Woman Talking to Claire |
| Marie-Julie Rivest | Strange Woman |
| Jesse Todd | Strange Man |
| Lina Roessler | Publicist |
| Sherry Haynes | Dame |
| Johann St-Louis | John |
| Pierre-Luc Lebeau | George |
| Jean-Nicolas Déry | Ringo |
| Kathleen Fee | Duchess |
| Emmanuel Schwartz | Gawky Teen |
| Pauline Little | Lady with Tape Recorder |
| David Cross | Allen Ginsberg |
| Eugene Brotto | Peter Orlovsky |
| Shawn Baichoo | Carnival Geek |
| Craig Thomas | Huey P. Newton |
| Catherine Colvey | Mrs. Jones |
| Max Walker | Kid in the Crowd |
| Jean-Pierre Lalonde | 2nd Kid in the Crowd |
| Capone | Henry – Billy’s Dog |
| Hollywood | Billy’s Horse |
| Alison Folland | Grace |
| Graham Cuthbertson | Martin |
| Felix Pennell | Red-Haired Boy |
| Jeremy Kantor | Boy 2 |
| Alexis Demers | Molly – as a Baby |
| Steve Godin | Townsfolk #1 |
| Arthur Holden | Townsfolk #2 |
| Rob Burns | Frantic Husband |
| Leigh Ann Taylor | Frantic Wife |
| Jim James | Brass Band Singer |
| Joey Burns | Brass Band Player #1 |
| John Convertino | Brass Band Player #2 |
| Jane Gilchrist | Mrs. Henry |
| Dennis St John | Captain Henry |
| Maxime Billick | Clarice Henry |
| Matthew Boylan | Brian Jones |
| Nathalie Girard | Angel #1 |
| Sharlene Royer | Angel #2 |
| Kathryn Kostlivy | Angel #3 |
| Yolonda Ross | Angela Reeves |
| Phyllis Gooden | Choir Singer |
| Jean-Loup Yale | State Agent |
| Melantha Blackthorne | Folk Woman (uncredited) |
| Charles Champagne | Kid a park in Paris (uncredited) |
| Bob Dylan | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| James Gill | Drunk bar patron (uncredited) |
| Claude Huard | Show attendee (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Todd Haynes was both the director and a writer for this film, alongside Oren Moverman.
- The movie stars Cate Blanchett as Jude, Ben Whishaw as Arthur, and Christian Bale as Jack / Pastor John.
- Some other notable performances include Richard Gere as Billy, Marcus Carl Franklin as Woody / Chaplin Boy, Heath Ledger as Robbie, and Kris Kristofferson as Narrator (voice).
- The film received several nominations and has won 29 significant awards, including being nominated for one Oscar.
- By the time of its release in Italy on September 7, 2007, the movie was rated ‘R’ with a duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Brigham, Québec, Canada
- Latitude: 45.2470812
- Longitude: -72.8444604
- Place ID: ChIJ07Q0HSzDyUwReG10Bgci85A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Brigham, QC J0E, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Hudson, Québec, Canada
- Latitude: 45.4585439
- Longitude: -74.1406654
- Place ID: ChIJZUJAyMQ0yUwRmbwF8MuQiII
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hudson, QC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Latitude: 45.5018869
- Longitude: -73.56739189999999
- Place ID: ChIJDbdkHFQayUwR7-8fITgxTmU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Montreal, QC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Old Montréal streets, Quebec, Canada
- Latitude: 45.5074534
- Longitude: -73.5544177
- Place ID: ChIJaUt_UVYayUwR04gVUdW9LhU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Old Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
