This article is a simple synopsis of the film “Raw Wind in Eden,” which was released in 1958. The movie stars Esther Williams, Jeff Chandler, and Rossana Podestà among others. It will not only give readers insights about the movie plot and characters, but will also explore the filming locations and some interesting trivia.
Where it Filmed?
“Raw Wind in Eden” was primarily captured in three significant locations. First one was in Rocchette, which is a part of Castiglione della Pescaia, located in Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy. Another primary filming site was the famous Universal Studios situated at 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA. Lastly, some portions of the movie were also shot in other parts of Italy. The film started rolling on June 25, 1957.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Esther Williams | Laura |
| Jeff Chandler | Mark Moore / Scott Moorehouse |
| Rossana Podestà | Costanza Varno |
| Carlos Thompson | Wally Drucker |
| Rik Battaglia | Gavino |
| Eduardo De Filippo | Urbano Varno |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie, “Raw Wind in Eden,” was released in Australia on November 27, 1958.
- The film is under the genre of Adventure and Crime, and has a duration of one hour and thirty-three minutes.
- Richard Wilson took the role of directing the movie while the screenplay was written by Dan Lundberg and Elizabeth Wilson.
- The main characters of the film include Laura played by Esther Williams, Mark Moore (also Scott Moorehouse) portrayed by Jeff Chandler and Costanza Varno played by Rossana Podestà. Other characters include Wally Drucker played by Carlos Thompson, Gavino played by Rik Battaglia, and Urbano Varno portrayed by Eduardo De Filippo.
- The film was produced by Universal International Pictures and was distributed in multiple countries by different distributors including Universal Pictures in the United States and Empire Universal Films in Canada, among others.
- The film’s plot spins around a small Mediterranean island inhabited by Constanza, her father Urbano, and beachcomber Moore while two plane crash survivors, a supermodel Laura and her playboy friend Wally intruded their sanctuary.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Rocchette, Castiglione della Pescaia, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy
- Latitude: 42.7788457
- Longitude: 10.7936588
- Place ID: ChIJwU6ejtPRKRMRMCLBTzBgXEQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 58043 Rocchette, Province of Grosseto, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Universal Studios – 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1370713
- Longitude: -118.3533061
- Place ID: ChIJzzgyJU–woARcZqceSdQ3dM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Italy
- Latitude: 41.87194
- Longitude: 12.56738
- Place ID: ChIJA9KNRIL-1BIRb15jJFz1LOI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
