The movie ‘Machine Gun Preacher’, which debuted in 2011, is about a former drug-dealing biker named Sam Childers who becomes a hero for hundreds of Sudanese children forced into soldierhood. The film, which spans 2 hours and 9 minutes, falls under the Action and Biography genres and was directed by Marc Forster. The main cast includes Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, and Kathy Baker. In this article, we aim to share more about where the movie was filmed and a few fun facts.
Where it Filmed?
Machine Gun Preacher’ was mainly shot in different locations. The majority of the scenes were taken in South Africa. Several parts of the movie were also shot in various parts of Michigan, USA, more specifically in Detroit, Melvindale, and at the Detroit Masonic Temple. Another notable filming location was at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Filming began on July 5, 2010.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Gerard Butler | Sam Childers |
| Michelle Monaghan | Lynn Childers |
| Kathy Baker | Daisy |
| Michael Shannon | Donnie |
| Ryann Campos | Paige #1 |
| Madeline Carroll | Paige #2 |
| Souleymane Sy Savane | Deng |
| Reavis Graham | Pastor Krause |
| Peter Carey | Bill Wallace |
| Barbara Coven | Shannon Wallace |
| Misty Mills | Biker Chick |
| Sidi Henderson | Shaved Head |
| Mike Litaker | Drifter |
| Judy Stepanian | Employment Woman |
| Peter Tocco | Mechanic |
| Bruce Bennett | Pastor Relling |
| Steve Blackwood | Bank Manager |
| Brett Wagner | Ben Hobbes / Biker |
| Ava Schroeder | Hobbes Daughter |
| Sean Patrick Leonard | Crackhead |
| David Whitesell | Customs Officer |
| Richard Goteri | Pawn Shop Owner |
| Claudia Rodgers | Sue / Volunteer |
| Scott Westerman | Biker |
| Michele DeSelms | Newscaster |
| Paul Lang | Prison Clerk |
| Percy Matsemela | Nineteen |
| Ronnie Nyakale | AJ |
| Mduduzi Mabaso | Marco |
| Fana Mokoena | John Garang |
| Junior Magale | William |
| Jessica Joffe | Agnete Closson |
| Abena Ayivor | Betty |
| Warona Seane | Rose |
| Sophie ‘Mer’ Ayang | Betty’s Helper |
| Ruley Madriagi | SPLA Soldier #1 |
| Chris Agwai | SPLA Solder #2 |
| Makhaola Ndebele | SPLA Soldier #3 |
| Jacob Ayuel | SPLA Dinka Soldier |
| Khutso Thobejane | Matak |
| Tshepiso Chanke | Cleo |
| Nompumeleo Khumalo | Poppy |
| Tinah Mnumzana | William’s Mother |
| Themba Ndaba | William’s Father |
| Kgosi Modisane | Christopher (12 years) |
| Leonard Mahore | LRA Walking Soldier #1 |
| Warren Masemola | LRA Commander |
| Festo Ayume Sanya | Village Man #1 |
| Anthony Bishop | Dan |
| Jerry Mofokeng | Administrator |
| Xolile Gama | Adult Rebel |
| Nande Myamya | Alice |
| Zithulele ‘Zele’ Masondo | Alice’s Sister |
| Mulweli Muofhe | Anthony |
| Khulu Skenjana | Adult Rebel #1 |
| Masasa Mbangeni | Lip-less Woman |
| Mandla Gaduka | SPLA Soldier #1 |
| Jan Rust Maloney | Doctor #1 |
| Robert Kuloba | Male Refugee ‘Acholi’ |
| Wandile Molebatsi | LRA Commander |
| Sphelele Mzimela | LRA Walking Soldier |
| Sicelo Sithole | LRA Leader at Bridge |
| Wandile Mdandla | Child Rebel #1 at Bridge |
| Sebo Moabelo | Child Rebel #2 at Bridge |
| Dalton Mdaka | Agnete’s Driver |
| Jabulani Dube | LRA Soldier at Camp |
| Motshwane ‘JR’ Mabogoane | Riverbed Child #1 |
| Lebogang Phoshoko | Riverbed Child #2 |
| Kagiso Legoadi | Green Shorts Boy |
| Hlelo Nhlapo | Green Shorts Sister |
| Ned Qwela | Boy with Soccer Ball #1 |
| William Ogbonna | Boy with Soccer Ball #2 |
| Mike Ancrile | Parishioner (uncredited) |
| Elias Bahri | Teenage Boy (uncredited) |
| Jay J. Bidwell | Parent on Playground (uncredited) |
| Angela N. Brown | Woman at Jail (uncredited) |
| Patricia Lynne Cissell | Church congregation member (uncredited) |
| Suzy Hunt | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Joanna Jahn | Church Band Singer (uncredited) |
| James Korloch | Man at Airport (uncredited) |
| Corey Large | American Businessman (uncredited) |
| Ray MacDonald | Parishioner (uncredited) |
| Jon Manthei | Congregation Member (uncredited) |
| Melissa Marra | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Michael Matthews | Church Attendant (uncredited) |
| Nicholas Ritz | Bank Teller (uncredited) |
| Illyria Rossman | Traveler (uncredited) |
| Joseph Smith | Construction Worker (uncredited) |
| Morris Lee Sullivan | Congregation Member (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- ‘Machine Gun Preacher’ has two award nominations to its name.
- Apart from Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, and Kathy Baker, the movie also features Michael Shannon, Ryann Campos, Madeline Carroll, Souleymane Sy Savane, Grant R. Krause, Reavis Graham, Peter Carey, and Barbara Coven.
- The movie was critically reviewed by 132 people while 155 users also gave their reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: South Africa
- Latitude: -30.559482
- Longitude: 22.937506
- Place ID: ChIJURLu2YmmNBwRoOikHwxjXeg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: South Africa
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Location Name: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.2132203
- Longitude: -83.3524824
- Place ID: ChIJBbPw2l1PO4gR-5i_Jc_AQSM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), Detroit, MI 48242, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Location Name: Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.331427
- Longitude: -83.0457538
- Place ID: ChIJdR3LEAHKJIgR0sS5NU6Gdlc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Detroit, MI, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Location Name: Melvindale, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.2825383
- Longitude: -83.175203
- Place ID: ChIJ89nb6hA0O4gRLsj_I0GfreM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Melvindale, MI 48122, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
