The movie Red Dawn, directed by Dan Bradley, was released on December 14, 2012. This action-drama film tells the story of a group of teenagers, led by characters played by top-notch actors like Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck, and Josh Hutcherson, who put up a heroic fight to protect their hometown from invading North Korean soldiers. Continue reading to discover fascinating backstage facts and where they shot this thrilling movie.
Where it Filmed?
The production team of Red Dawn captured the tense and interesting scenes across various locations in the United States. It was filmed in:
– Grand Ledge, Michigan, showcasing the stunning landscapes and architecture of the city.
– Detroit, Michigan, brilliantly depicting the city’s urban pastorals.
– Spokane, Washington, capturing the state’s natural and architectural beauty.
– Royal Oak, Michigan, showing the cultural charm of the city.
– Pontiac, Michigan, displaying the raw and rustic features of the city.
The shooting took place between September 8, 2009, and December 11, 2009.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Chris Hemsworth | Jed Eckert |
| Josh Peck | Matt Eckert |
| Josh Hutcherson | Robert Kitner |
| Adrianne Palicki | Toni Walsh |
| Isabel Lucas | Erica Martin |
| Connor Cruise | Daryl Jenkins |
| Edwin Hodge | Danny |
| Brett Cullen | Sgt. Tom Eckert |
| Alyssa Diaz | Julie |
| Julian Alcaraz | Greg |
| Will Yun Lee | Captain Cho |
| Jeffrey Dean Morgan | Sgt. Maj. Andrew Tanner |
| Fernando Chien | Lt. Pak |
| Kenneth Choi | Smith |
| Matt Gerald | Hodges |
| Michael A. Knight | Colonel Ivanov |
| Steve Lenz | Pete |
| Noah Smith | Joe |
| Michael Beach | Mayor Jenkins |
| Lucas Kerr | #53 / Razner |
| Linda Boston | Older Woman |
| Nicholas Yu | Korean Delegate |
| Spencer Strong Smith | Jim |
| Rusty Mewha | Brian |
| Brian D. Thibault | Cashier |
| Mark Schlereth | Coach Dolen |
| Dan Lewis | News Anchor |
| Choua Kue | Female Soldier |
| Sam Looc | Driver / Soldier |
| Zachary Schafer | Officer |
| Steven Chan | Korean Official |
| Dwight Sora | Drunk Officer |
| Cindy Chu | Female Clerk |
| Boyuen | North Korean General |
| Arnold Agee | Chinese Army Collaborator (uncredited) |
| Mike Ancrile | Refugee / Homeless Person (uncredited) |
| Vincent Angelini | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Michael Babbish | Doyle (uncredited) |
| Barb Baker | Rioter (uncredited) |
| Bernadette Balagtas | Government Speaker (uncredited) |
| JB Blanc | Newscaster (uncredited) (voice) |
| Richard ‘Rick’ Bobier | Homeless Street Person (uncredited) |
| Ewan Bourne | Man in Window (uncredited) |
| Kathleen Brzuszek | Neighbor (uncredited) |
| David Calabro | Crowd Spectator (uncredited) |
| Ron Causey | Homeless Townsperson (uncredited) |
| Jake Chasse | Chinese Army Collaborator (uncredited) |
| John P. Chittick | Checkpoint Smuggler (uncredited) |
| Kenny Clark | Crowd Spectator (uncredited) |
| Will Clarke | Civilian / Refugee Crowd Spectator (uncredited) |
| Kelly Dettmer | Civilian (uncredited) |
| David Scott Diaz | Civilian (uncredited) |
| P.J. Edwards | New Recruit (uncredited) |
| Jacquelyn Evola | Daughter #1 (uncredited) |
| Jacqueline Forton | Refugee / Homeless Person (uncredited) |
| Steven Hauptman | POW / Football Fan / Homeless Person (uncredited) |
| Robert Herrick | Friend #4 (uncredited) |
| Eric Ian | (uncredited) |
| Kelly Jennings | Erica’s Mother (uncredited) |
| Joshua R. Jones | Restaurant Worker (uncredited) |
| Demi Kazanis | Football Player’s Mother (uncredited) |
| Giles Key | Townsperson (uncredited) |
| Ellen Kimmel | Chinese Collaborator (uncredited) |
| Doug Kolbicz | Wolverines Fan (uncredited) |
| Kimberly Koltyk | Refugee (uncredited) |
| Chris Kotcher | New Recruit (uncredited) |
| Robert Laenen | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Chameria Law | Chinese Collaborator (uncredited) |
| David Law | Teen Collaborator #1 (uncredited) |
| Diane M. Leach | Civilian / Refugee (uncredited) |
| Lawrence W. Leach | Civilian / Refugee (uncredited) |
| Jason W. Lee | Chinese Soldier (uncredited) |
| Vong Lee | Chinese Soldier (uncredited) |
| Bill Lumbert | Refugee (uncredited) |
| Justin Mane | Football Player (uncredited) |
| Melissa Marra | Townsperson / Homeless Person (uncredited) |
| Samuel Meadows | Chinese Soldier (uncredited) |
| Ralph H. Meyer | Refugee (uncredited) |
| Misty Mills | Refugee (uncredited) |
| Tiffany Osborne | Civilian (uncredited) |
| Ho-Sung Pak | Chinese Soldier (uncredited) |
| Courtney Parkinson | Titans Cheerleader (uncredited) |
| Matt Philliben | Backstrat #41 (uncredited) |
| Jason Polly | Guy at Bar (uncredited) |
| James Polony | Chinese Soldier (uncredited) |
| Ralph A. Recchia | Neighbor (uncredited) |
| David Rembiesa | Townsperson (uncredited) |
| Simon Rhee | Captain Cho Soldier (uncredited) |
| Mark Rothman | Townsperson (uncredited) |
| Daryl M. Simpson | Civilian (uncredited) |
| Nikky Smedley | Sergeant (uncredited) |
| Tiffany Stone | Bar Hottie (uncredited) |
| Regina Taufen | Voice Actor (uncredited) |
| Johnny Truong | Chinese Delegate / Official (uncredited) |
| Eric Tuchelske | Titan Booster (uncredited) |
| Brett VanDunk | Civilian (uncredited) |
| Johnathon VanDusen | Refugee / Homeless Person (uncredited) |
| Lee Vang | Chinese Soldier (uncredited) |
| Amanda Wright | Bar Girl (uncredited) |
| Li Xing | Chinese Soldier (uncredited) |
| Dau Yang | Chinese Soldier (uncredited) |
| Gowhnou Yang | Female Chinese Soldier (uncredited) |
| Albert Yao | Chinese Soldier (uncredited) |
| Ron Yuan | Clerk (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie Red Dawn was released under the category of PG-13.
- It runs for approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes.
- The script came to life through the combined effort of writers Carl Ellsworth, Jeremy Passmore, and Kevin Reynolds.
- Other notable actors in the film include Adrianne Palicki as Toni Walsh, Isabel Lucas as Erica Martin, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Sgt. Maj. Andrew Tanner among others.
- Despite the tensions in the movie, it did well on the awards circuit with one win and four nominations.
- The movie received reviews from 434 users and 237 critics.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Grand Ledge, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.7533685
- Longitude: -84.7463757
- Place ID: ChIJrS_42s2XIogRCN_JMSX7IrM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Grand Ledge, MI 48837, 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: Spokane, Washington, USA
- Latitude: 47.6579711
- Longitude: -117.4235319
- Place ID: ChIJ5ee7MFwYnlQRsdmEC9bJ_N0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Spokane, WA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.4894801
- Longitude: -83.1446485
- Place ID: ChIJ9yvNbPnFJIgREDPK70HTDwc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Royal Oak, MI, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Location Name: Pontiac, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.6389216
- Longitude: -83.29104679999999
- Place ID: ChIJU18kk8m_JIgRCjvpdPUyeRM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pontiac, MI, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
