The movie “Road to Perdition” is a thrilling crime and drama film from 2002. It tells the story of a mob enforcer’s son in 1930s Illinois who witnesses a murder, leading him and his father to run away. This brings his father on a path of righteousness and vengeance. The story behind where this film took place and who played which role offer interesting insights and backstage facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
This movie was shot in five different places. First, we have Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Secondly, filming took place in Zeeland, Michigan, USA. Thirdly, they chose West Olive, Michigan, USA. The fourth location was Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, situated at 1407 W. Church Road, Beecher, Illinois, USA. The last spot they used for filming was 120 Main St. West Dundee, Illinois, USA. All filming was done from the 5th of March 2001 to June 2001.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tyler Hoechlin | Michael Sullivan Jr. |
| Rob Maxey | Drugstore Owner |
| Liam Aiken | Peter Sullivan |
| Jennifer Jason Leigh | Annie Sullivan |
| Tom Hanks | Michael Sullivan |
| Paul Newman | John Rooney |
| Daniel Craig | Connor Rooney |
| Ciarán Hinds | Finn McGovern |
| Craig Spidle | Rooney’s Henchman |
| Ian Barford | Rooney’s Henchman |
| Paul Turner | Finn McGovern’s Henchman |
| Kathleen Keane | Irish Musician |
| Brendan McKinney | Irish Musician |
| Jackie Moran | Irish Musician |
| Kieran O’Hare | Irish Musician |
| John M. Williams | Irish Musician |
| Nicolas Cade | Boy Michael Fights |
| David Darlow | Jack Kelly |
| Dylan Baker | Alexander Rance |
| John Sierros | Rooney’s Business Associate |
| Jon Sattler | Rooney’s Business Associate |
| Michael Brockman | Rooney’s Business Associate |
| John Judd | Rooney’s Business Associate |
| Christian Stolte | Rooney’s Business Associate |
| Jack Callahan | Rooney’s Business Associate |
| Maureen Gallagher | Michael’s Teacher |
| Kevin Chamberlin | Frank the Bouncer |
| Juanita Wilson | Brothel Maid |
| Doug Spinuzza | Calvino |
| Roderick Peeples | Nitti’s Henchman |
| Keith Kupferer | Nitti’s Henchman |
| Lee Roy Rogers | Secretary |
| Stanley Tucci | Frank Nitti |
| Jude Law | Maguire |
| Kurt Naebig | Tenement Murderer |
| Lance Baker | Crime Scene Policeman |
| Monte | Living Corpse |
| Duane Sharp | Father Callaway |
| Diane Dorsey | Aunt Sarah |
| Michael Sassone | Motel Manager |
| John Sterchi | Cop at Diner |
| Robert Jones | Farmer at Diner |
| Lara Phillips | Ruby the Waitress |
| Harry Groener | Mr. McDougal |
| Lawrence MacGowan | Banker |
| Timothy Hendrickson | Banker |
| Marty Higginbotham | Banker |
| Mina Badie | Betty the Waitress |
| Ed Kross | Young Bank Manager |
| Heidi Jayne Netzley | Prostitute |
| Phil Ridarelli | Hotel Manager |
| Peggy Roeder | Farmer Virginia |
| James Greene | Farmer Bill |
| James Currie | Factory Worker (uncredited) |
| Richard Dunn | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Joe Fontana | Business Man (uncredited) |
| Reese Foster | Bank Customer (uncredited) |
| Kelly Hill | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Gene Janson | Chief of Police (uncredited) |
| Spencer Kayden | Young Irish Lover (uncredited) |
| Cory Krueckeberg | Young Irish Lover (uncredited) |
| Anthony LaPaglia | Al Capone (uncredited) |
| George J. Manisco | Nitti Thug #4 (uncredited) |
| Thomas McNulty | Banker (uncredited) |
| Mark Morettini | Nitti Thug #5 (uncredited) |
| Martin Murphy | Patron at the Library (uncredited) |
| Kerry Rossall | Rooney’s Henchman (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The length of “Road to Perdition” is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
- This movie was released on the 12th of July 2002 in Canada
- Sam Mendes was the one who directed this movie.
- The scriptwriters for this movie were Max Allan Collins, Richard Piers Rayner, and David Self.
- The main characters were played by Tyler Hoechlin, Rob Maxey, and Liam Aiken.
- This movie won an Oscar and received 22 other awards along with 82 nominations.
- Promise me one thing: Reviews submitted by users and critics total to 1,167 and 194 respectively.
- The cast involves notable actors like Tyler Hoechlin as Michael Sullivan Jr., Rob Maxey as Drugstore Owner, and Jennifer Jason Leigh as Annie Sullivan. Other cast members include Tom Hanks as Michael Sullivan, Paul Newman as John Rooney, and Daniel Craig as Connor Rooney.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.9633599
- Longitude: -85.6680863
- Place ID: ChIJFShQu2BUGIgR0KjTG8uqk6U
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Grand Rapids, MI, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Location Name: Zeeland, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.8125246
- Longitude: -86.01865099999999
- Place ID: ChIJ_b6Bul-TGYgR6aRBOvosLM0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Zeeland, MI 49464, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Location Name: West Olive, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.9214101
- Longitude: -86.1464352
- Place ID: ChIJzVaAZRuPGYgRam6nqzsRr-c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: West Olive, MI 49460, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Location Name: Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church – 1407 W. Church Road, Beecher, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.3547801
- Longitude: -87.6457886
- Place ID: ChIJ7axIMTgEDogRE9uPq2NaNjU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1407 W Church Rd, Beecher, IL 60401, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: 120 . Main St. West Dundee, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 42.0983205
- Longitude: -88.27810749999999
- Place ID: ChIJbTvsWwQPD4gRtVlRf3vN8bc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 120 W Main St, West Dundee, IL 60118, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
