Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is a 2008 film set in 1957. The story revolves around Indiana Jones, played by Harrison Ford, who battles Soviet KGB agents. This article provides information about the movie’s filming locations, trivia, and obscure facts.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in multiple locations. Iguazú Waterfalls in Argentina and Iguaçu Falls in Brazil provided stunning natural vistas. Major scenes were shot at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, and a location in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The rugged landscapes of Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, New Mexico, also feature in the film. Filming took place from June 18, 2007, to October 11, 2007. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Harrison Ford | Indiana Jones |
| Cate Blanchett | Irina Spalko |
| Karen Allen | Marion Ravenwood |
| Shia LaBeouf | Mutt Williams |
| Ray Winstone | ‘Mac’ George Michale |
| John Hurt | Professor Oxley |
| Jim Broadbent | Dean Charles Stanforth |
| Igor Zhizhikin | Dovchenko |
| Dimitri Diatchenko | Russian Suit |
| Ilia Volok | Russian Suit |
| Emmanuel Todorov | Russian Soldier |
| Pasha D. Lychnikoff | Russian Soldier |
| Andrew Divoff | Russian Soldier |
| Alan Dale | General Ross |
| Joel Stoffer | Taylor |
| Neil Flynn | Smith |
| Chet Hanks | Student in Library |
| Brian Knutson | Letterman |
| Sasha Spielberg | Slugger |
| Nicole Luther | Diner Waitress |
| Sophia Stewart | Malt Shop Teen |
| Dennis Nusbaum | College Brawler |
| T. Ryan Mooney | Teenage Boy |
| Audi Resendez | Teenage Girl |
| Helena Barrett | Teenage Girl |
| Carlos Linares | Fast Speaking Inmate |
| Gustavo Hernandez | Shouting Inmate |
| Maria Luisa Minelli | Sanitarium Nun |
| Nito Larioza | Cemetery Warrior |
| Ernie Reyes Jr. | Cemetery Warrior |
| Kevin Collins | M.P. in Guard Hut |
| Robert Baker | M.P. Sergeant |
| Andre Alexsen | Russian Soldier #1 (uncredited) |
| Greg Anthony | Ugha Warrior (uncredited) |
| Fileena Bahris | College Student (uncredited) |
| Ryan Bair | Varsity Football Player (uncredited) |
| Jon Braver | Staff Car Driver (uncredited) |
| Kyle Brody | Peruvian Village Boy (uncredited) |
| Amanda Bromberg | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Noelle Bruno | Greaser Girl (uncredited) |
| Chris Bryant | Student (uncredited) |
| Kevin Patrick Burke | Russian Soldier (uncredited) |
| Tim Camarillo | Peruvian Villager (uncredited) |
| Arnold Chon | Ugha Mud Warrior (uncredited) |
| Al Conti | Professor (uncredited) |
| Marly Coronel | Villager (uncredited) |
| Martin Dew | Russian Scientist (uncredited) |
| Holland Diaz | Ugha Mud Warrior (uncredited) |
| John Dixon | Russian Driver (uncredited) |
| Ken Edling | Traveler (uncredited) |
| Denholm Elliott | Marcus Brody (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Larry Eudene | Dr. Pavlov – Russian Scientist (uncredited) |
| Colin Follenweider | Joe College (uncredited) |
| Erin Frederick | Surprised Library Student (uncredited) |
| Andrew Goldfarb | Protesting Student (uncredited) |
| Ted Grossman | Peruvian Porter (uncredited) |
| Celia Hemken | Deirdre Stanforth (uncredited) |
| Michael J. Jacyna | Russian Military Cameraman (uncredited) |
| Joe Jagatic | Russian Soldier (uncredited) |
| Alexander Kaminer | Russian Soldier (uncredited) |
| Brendon John Kelly | College Student (uncredited) |
| Adam Kirley | Teenage Boy Car Driver (uncredited) |
| Katie Knopf | Cheerleader (uncredited) |
| Jared Kristoffersen | College Student (uncredited) |
| Gregory Kudanovych | Russian Soldier (uncredited) |
| David LaVera | Toba – Mayan Warrior (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Lomma | Train Passenger (uncredited) |
| Janet Lopez | Candle Seller / Peru Villager (uncredited) |
| Michael Maddigan | Greaser (uncredited) |
| Chuck Maldonado | Cemetery Warrior (uncredited) |
| Sean Marrinan | Hellman’s Bakery Delivery Man (uncredited) |
| Anthony Martins | Ugha Warrior (uncredited) |
| Juan Manuel Mendiola Jr. | Airman (uncredited) |
| Steven A. Miller | College Student (uncredited) |
| Josh Mills | Tim Holt (uncredited) |
| Johanna Monasterios | Student (uncredited) |
| Ian Novotny | Russian Soldier (uncredited) |
| Adam Prakop | Student in Library (uncredited) |
| Ana Maria Quintana | Peruvian Nun (uncredited) |
| Sam Rocco | College Student (uncredited) |
| Ilya Rockwell | Russian Soldier (uncredited) |
| Jason Roehm | Russian Soldier (uncredited) |
| Errol Sack | Hostile Soldier (uncredited) |
| Philip J Silvera | Ugh Mud Warrior (uncredited) |
| David St. Pierre | Greaser (uncredited) |
| Bogdan Szumilas | Russian Scientist (uncredited) |
| Bryan Thompson | Letterman (uncredited) |
| Paul Thornton | College Professor (uncredited) |
| John H. Tobin | Sierra Madre Cowboy (uncredited) |
| John Willoughby | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Maria Zambrana | Merchant (uncredited) |
| Dianne Zaremba | College Student (uncredited) |
| Ilya Jonathan Zaydenberg | Russian Soldier #5 (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie falls under the PG-13 category and has a running time of 2 hours and 2 minutes.
- The film was released on May 30, 2008.
- It’s an action-adventure film pitting Indiana Jones against agents of the Soviet KGB.
- Steven Spielberg directed the film, with a script written by David Koepp, George Lucas, and Jeff Nathanson.
- Besides Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones, the film stars Cate Blanchett as Irina Spalko and Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood.
- The film was nominated for a BAFTA award and won 10 other awards while receiving 41 nominations in total.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Iguazú Waterfalls, Misiones, Argentina
- Latitude: -25.69113877855465
- Longitude: -54.44105395919169
- Place ID: ChIJ50jnOXPq9pQRL5ZsgeofhRw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Iguazu Falls
- Timezone: America/Cordoba
- Location Name: Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
- Latitude: 41.3163244
- Longitude: -72.92234309999999
- Place ID: ChIJRUlizbbZ54kRJwTTtMSiNK4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New Haven, CT 06520, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Iguaçu Falls, Parque Nacional do Iguaçu, Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil
- Latitude: -25.6153549
- Longitude: -54.4787676
- Place ID: ChIJP-c0fFiV9pQRPakr-7XUu8c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Parque Nacional do Iguaçu – Unnamed Road – Foz do Iguaçu, PR, Brazil
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Location Name: Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 36.3313237
- Longitude: -106.472928
- Place ID: ChIJsbhZO8TiF4cRZKSd9fGzylw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ghost Ranch, 280 Private Drive 1708 Highway, US-84, Abiquiu, NM 87510, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
- Latitude: 41.1792258
- Longitude: -73.1894384
- Place ID: ChIJGTd4lioJ6IkRzs5PCaf8i98
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bridgeport, CT, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
