The film “One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich” (1970) is a drama that revolves around Ivan Denisovich Shukhov, a man who was falsely accused of being a spy during World War II. This movie is about the place where it was shot and who played the leading roles. You will understand more about the movie as well as its backstage happenings as we go on.
Where it Filmed?
The creators of the movie chose some captivating sites for shooting. Multiple scenes were shot in the scenic beauty of Røros, Norway. Wexham, Slough, Buckinghamshire, England, UK also served as a backdrop for filming. Moreover, filming also took place on Black Park Road, Wexham, Slough, Buckinghamshire, England, UK and in Black Park Country Park, Black Park Road, Wexham, Slough, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. The filming started on January 5, 1970. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tom Courtenay | Ivan Denisovich |
| Espen Skjønberg | Tiurin |
| Alf Malland | Fetiukov |
| Frimann Falck Clausen | Senka |
| Jo Skønberg | Gopchik |
| Wolfe Morris | |
| Odd Jan Sandsdalen | Eino |
| Torstein Rustdal | Vaino |
| James Maxwell | Captain |
| Alfred Burke | Alyosha |
| Paul Connell | |
| Eric Thompson | Tsetzar |
| John Cording | Pavlo |
| Lars Nordrum | |
| Matthew Guinness | Kilgas |
| Sverre Hansen | |
| Kjell Stormoen | |
| Roy Bjørnstad | |
| Hans Stormoen | |
| Casper Wrede | Kolya Vdovushkin (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The title of the film also became a puzzle in the game “Ditloids”, where “1 DITLOID” refers to “One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich”.
- The movie was featured in “A Tale of Two Toads/Photographers’ Gallery/One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich” (1972).
- A humorous quote from the movie is when Ivan asks if the Communist Party can also control the sun, indicating the extent of their control over the people’s lives.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Røros, Norway
- Latitude: 62.5748112
- Longitude: 11.3841068
- Place ID: ChIJPxJowd9kbEYR_poV53TxLrc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Røros, Norway
- Timezone: Europe/Oslo
- Location Name: Black Park Road, Wexham, Slough, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5388499
- Longitude: -0.552396
- Place ID: Eh1CbGFjayBQYXJrIFJkLCBTbG91Z2ggU0wzLCBVSyIuKiwKFAoSCdd5F3WRb3ZIEeBXqhBrbJSBEhQKEgmpkp5-QmN2SBEGAgu5UqNssQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Black Park Rd, Slough SL3, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Norway
- Latitude: 60.47202399999999
- Longitude: 8.468945999999999
- Place ID: ChIJv-VNj0VoEkYRK9BkuJ07sKE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Norway
- Timezone: Europe/Oslo
- Location Name: Black Park Country Park, Black Park Road, Wexham, Slough, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5390431
- Longitude: -0.5523182
- Place ID: ChIJ5yilxJJvdkgRLGQjETtZYEk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Black Park Country Park, Black Park Rd, Slough SL3 6DS, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
