“Mystery, Alaska” is a movie that came out in Canada on October 1, 1999. It’s a comedy-drama directed by Jay Roach, and stars Russell Crowe, Hank Azaria and Mary McCormack, among others. This article talks about where the movie was filmed, the actors’ roles, and some interesting behind-the-scenes details.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Mystery, Alaska” took place in Canada, specifically in Banff National Park, Canmore and other places in Alberta. The movie was shot between January 26 and April 18 in 1998.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Russell Crowe | John Biebe |
| Hank Azaria | Charles Danner |
| Mary McCormack | Donna Biebe |
| Burt Reynolds | Judge Walter Burns |
| Colm Meaney | Mayor Scott Pitcher |
| Lolita Davidovich | Mary Jane Pitcher |
| Maury Chaykin | Bailey Pruitt |
| Ron Eldard | ‘Skank’ Marden |
| Ryan Northcott | Stevie Weeks |
| Michael Buie | Connor Banks |
| Kevin Durand | ‘Tree’ Lane |
| Scott Grimes | ‘Birdie’ Burns |
| Jason Gray-Stanford | Bobby Michan |
| Brent Stait | Kevin Holt |
| Leroy Peltier | Ben Winetka |
| Adam Beach | Galin Winetka |
| Cameron Bancroft | ‘Tinker’ Connolly |
| Michael McKean | Mr. Walsh |
| Rachel Wilson | Marla Burns |
| Beth Littleford | Janice Pettiboe |
| Megyn Price | Sarah Heinz |
| Judith Ivey | Joanne Burns |
| Stephen Hair | Jack Danby |
| Joshua Silberg | Michael Biebe |
| Regan Sean O’Byrne Macelwain | Joey Biebe |
| Terry David Mulligan | Dr. Henry Savage |
| Rod Jarvis | Referee |
| Lindsay Jarvis | Linesman |
| Mike Myers | Donnie Shulzhoffer |
| Jim Fox | Self |
| Doug McLeod | Self |
| Phil Esposito | Self |
| Betty Linde | Mirabelle Houle |
| Randall Arney | TV Director |
| Little Richard | Self |
| Gary Murdoch | Bodyguard |
| Genevieve Fraser | Student Charlotte |
| Taylor Smith | Student Tommy |
| Matt Clarke | Joe |
| Scott Olynek | Bob |
| Zane Snow | Jeff |
| Joe Turvey | Walt |
| Brenda Shuttleworth | Deputy Betty Fisher |
| Shaun Johnston | D.A. Dollof |
| Karen Gartner | Jury Foreman |
| Bruce Nozick | NHL Lawyer |
| Gerry Becker | Players’ Union Lawyer |
| L. Scott Caldwell | Judge McGibbons |
| Steve Levy | Self |
| Barry Melrose | Self |
| Warren Beckett | Hockey Player |
| Mike Church | Hockey Player |
| Beau Evans | Hockey Player |
| Ryan Haggins | Hockey Player |
| Fred Hettle | Hockey Player |
| Travis Pulse | Hockey Player |
| Todd Karman | Hockey Player |
| Dale Kushner | Hockey Player |
| Marty Lacroix | Hockey Player |
| Dave Lovsin | Hockey Player |
| George Maniotakis | Hockey Player |
| Darren Morrison | Hockey Player |
| Dean Payne | Hockey Player |
| Jason Peipmann | Hockey Player |
| Justin Sather | Hockey Player |
| Jason Smith | Hockey Player |
| Travis Stephenson | Hockey Player |
| Brad Turner | Hockey Player |
| Grant Van Laar | Hockey Player |
| Jim Wheatcroft | Hockey Player |
| Cory Wills | Hockey Player |
| Jason Wist | Hockey Player |
| David Krostal | Hockey Fan / Mystery Resident |
| David LeReaney | Howard Sebron (scenesDeleted) |
| Harold L. Brown | Hockey Fan (uncredited) |
| John Davidson | Announcer (uncredited) |
| Tie Domi | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Tara Howie | Spectator (uncredited) |
| Faith Louissaint | Stadium Fan (uncredited) |
| Tom Miller | TV Assistant Director (uncredited) |
| Sam Rosen | TV announcer (uncredited) |
| Johanna Silver | Hockey Fan (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie “Mystery, Alaska” was released in 1999.
- It is a comedy-drama film.
- The film’s director is Jay Roach.
- Writers for the film are David E. Kelley and Sean O’Byrne.
- The film stars Russell Crowe as John Biebe, Hank Azaria as Charles Danner, and Mary McCormack as Donna Biebe.
- Other cast members include Burt Reynolds, Colm Meaney, Lolita Davidovich, Maury Chaykin, Ron Eldard, Ryan Northcott, Michael Buie, Kevin Durand, Scott Grimes, Jason Gray-Stanford, Brent Stait, etc.
- Mystery, Alaska was nominated for an award.
- The movie has 137 user reviews and 38 critic reviews.
- The plot revolves around the residents of a small town who become excited when their hockey team gets chosen to host a televised event.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
- Latitude: 51.4968464
- Longitude: -115.9280561
- Place ID: ChIJlZGSjCtmd1MR5tfKrGjincA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Banff National Park, Improvement District No. 9, AB T0L, Canada
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
- Location Name: Canmore, Alberta, Canada
- Latitude: 51.08836660000001
- Longitude: -115.3479101
- Place ID: ChIJMWNFlZXFcFMRLmkenl8xtkY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Canmore, AB, Canada
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
- Location Name: Alberta, Canada
- Latitude: 53.9332706
- Longitude: -116.5765035
- Place ID: ChIJtRkkqIKyCVMRno6bQJpHqbA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Alberta, Canada
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
