The movie “Last Flag Flying” from 2017 is a cinematic combination of comedy and drama. The plot revolves around the reunion of three former marine buddies: Larry “Doc” Shepherd, Sal Nealon, and Reverend Richard Mueller, who pool up after thirty years to give a proper burial to Doc’s son who was a marine killed in Iraq’s war. This article unfolds the hidden aspects of the movie, like its filming locales, important shooting dates, additional trivia, and intriguing facts about the backstage.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of “Last Flag Flying” took place at diverse locations across the USA. Filming was primarily held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and also in Cold Spring, New York. Moreover, crucial scenes were captured at the Air Mobility Museum, Dover AFB, Dover, Delaware, USA.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bryan Cranston | Sal Nealon |
| Laurence Fishburne | Reverend Richard Mueller |
| Steve Carell | Larry ‘Doc’ Shepherd |
| J. Quinton Johnson | Washington |
| Deanna Reed-Foster | Ruth |
| Yul Vazquez | Colonel Wilits |
| Graham Wolfe | John Redman |
| Jeff Monahan | O’Toole |
| Dontez James | DAFB Guard |
| Tammy Tsai | Mother (Irene) |
| Richard Barlow | Angry Father |
| Cathy O’Dell | Grieving Mother |
| Jane Mowder | Rental Truck Employee |
| Richard Robichaux | Anorak |
| Jerry Lee Tucker | Raincoat |
| Kate Easton | Phone Shop Clerk |
| Cicely Tyson | Mrs. Hightower |
| Sarah Silk | Front Desk Motel Employee |
| Lee Harrington | Girl at Wake |
| Samuel Davis | Larry Jr. (voice) |
| Tony Amen | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Brian Bowman | Church Member (uncredited) |
| Vini Costanzo | Man Asleep on Train (uncredited) |
| Lloyd Crago | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Kelli Culbertson | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Chris Dettone | Train Passenger (uncredited) |
| Chris Drexel | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Mark Falvo | Train Passenger (uncredited) |
| Eric Frank | Bar Patron Guy in Booth 1 (uncredited) |
| Bryan Geary | Air Force / AMN Reilly (uncredited) |
| Jason Gerrard | Airmen / Morales (uncredited) |
| Adam Channing Hicks | Marine (uncredited) |
| John W. Iwanonkiw | J Tinsley Amtrack Baggage Handler (uncredited) |
| Daniel James | Cellphone Store Patron (uncredited) |
| Wain Jenkins | Choir Member (uncredited) |
| William Kania | Train Passenger Toting Gifts (uncredited) |
| Trudi Kennedy | Train Passenger (uncredited) |
| Daniel Lamont | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| James Lloyd | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Jordan LoNigro | Military Sergeant (uncredited) |
| Marqui Maresca | Train Announcer (uncredited) (voice) |
| Tiffany Sander McKenzie | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Kelly L. Moran | Mary Angry Train Passenger (uncredited) |
| Nabeel Mulla | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Christopher Nardizzi | Train Passenger (uncredited) |
| Phil Nardozzi | Bus Passenger (uncredited) |
| Rebecca Phipps | Mourner (uncredited) |
| Franco Pinacchio | Taxi Stand Guy / Train Passenger (uncredited) |
| Dwayne Pintoff | Train Passenger (uncredited) |
| Sofia Plass | Church Member (uncredited) |
| Eric Rasmussen | Driver (uncredited) |
| Richard Restivo | Train Passenger (uncredited) |
| Mario Ruiz | Senior Airman Morris (uncredited) |
| Brian E. Stead | Amtrak Passenger (uncredited) |
| Gary Lee Vincent | Train Passenger (uncredited) |
| Jeremy Waltman | Train Passenger (uncredited) |
| Zoe Xandra | Funeral Attendee (uncredited) |
| Lisa Zoffel | Train Passenger (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Last Flag Flying”, directed by Richard Linklater, was shown to audiences for the first time on 3rd November 2017.
- The movie stars prominent actors Bryan Cranston, Laurence Fishburne, and Steve Carell, who played the characters of Sal Nealon, Reverend Richard Mueller, and Larry “Doc” Shepherd respectively.
- The film ran for a comprehensive duration of 2 hours and 5 minutes, seamlessly combining elements of comedy and drama.
- Displaying the prowess of filmmakers, the movie bagged 2 awards while being nominated for 11 additional ones.
- It earned rave reviews from critics and ordinary viewers alike. There were a total of 177 users and 187 critics who weighed in with their viewpoints.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Latitude: 40.44062479999999
- Longitude: -79.9958864
- Place ID: ChIJA4UGSG_xNIgRNBuiWqEV-Y0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Air Mobility Museum, Dover AFB, Dover, Delaware, USA
- Latitude: 39.1190036
- Longitude: -75.4568074
- Place ID: ChIJFapYkMdjx4kR6V44VCmqoP4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1301 Heritage Rd, Dover AFB, DE 19902, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
