Our topic today is “Ronin,” a movie released in Romania in 1998. In this film, a former U.S. Intelligence Agent works as a freelancer to find a package wanted by the Irish and Russians. Key characters are Sam, Deirdre, and Vincent, played by Robert De Niro, Natascha McElhone, and Jean Reno, respectively. We will discuss where it was shot, who played various roles, and intriguing backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
“Ronin,” directed by John Frankenheimer, was filmed in several locations across France. Some key shooting spots included Blue Sky, situated at Rue des Trois-Frères in Paris, and the city of Arles in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. In addition to these, significant scenes were also shot in Villefranche-sur-Mer and Rue Mascoinat in Nice, both located in Alpes-Maritimes, and at Pont Alexandre III in Paris. Unfortunately, the exact filming dates aren’t available at this time.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Robert De Niro | Sam |
| Jean Reno | Vincent |
| Natascha McElhone | Deirdre |
| Stellan Skarsgård | Gregor |
| Sean Bean | Spence |
| Skipp Sudduth | Larry |
| Michael Lonsdale | Jean-Pierre |
| Jan Tríska | Dapper Gent |
| Jonathan Pryce | Seamus O’Rourke |
| Ron Perkins | Man with the Newspaper |
| Féodor Atkine | Mikhi |
| Katarina Witt | Natacha Kirilova |
| Bernard Bloch | Sergi |
| Dominic Gugliametti | Clown Ice Skater |
| Alan Beckworth | Clown Ice Skater |
| Daniel Breton | Sergi’s Accomplice |
| Tolsty | The ‘Boss’ |
| Lionel Vitrant | The ‘Target’ |
| Vincent Schmitt | Arles Messenger |
| Léopoldine Serre | Arles Little Girl |
| Lou Maraval | Arles Little Girl |
| Frédéric Schmalzbauer | German Tour Guide |
| Julia Maraval | Girl Hostage |
| Laurent Spielvogel | Tourist in Nice |
| Steve Suissa | Waiter in Nice |
| Katia Tchenko | Woman Hostage |
| Dyna Gauzy | Little Screaming Girl |
| Lilly-Fleur Pointeaux | Little Girl |
| Amanda Spencer | Little Girl |
| Dimitri Rafalsky | Russian Interpreter |
| Vladimir Tchernine | Russian Mechanic |
| Gérard Touratier | Ice Rink Security Guard |
| Cyril Prentout | Mikhi’s Bodyguard |
| Henry Moati | Bartender |
| Christophe Maratier | Armed Police Officer |
| Pierre Forest | CRS Captain |
| Nader Boussandel | Weapon Seller (uncredited) |
| Hélène Cardona | Police Dispatch (uncredited) (voice) |
| Lee Delong | (uncredited) |
| Veronique Blanc Meyere | Natacha Kirilova’s Assistant (uncredited) |
| Michaël Morris | IRA man (uncredited) |
| Christine Musset | Natacha Kirilova’s Assistant (uncredited) |
| Chuck Riley | Narrator of Theatrical Trailer (uncredited) (voice) |
Trivia and Facts
- Jan Tríska plays the Dapper Gent, while Jonathan Pryce takes on the role of Seamus O’Rourke.
- Other noticeable characters include Larry and Jean-Pierre, played by Skipp Sudduth and Michael Lonsdale respectively.
- The movie also features Féodor Atkine as Mikhi and Katarina Witt as Natacha Kirilova.
- Clown Ice Skaters are portrayed by Dominic Gugliametti and Alan Beckworth.
- Along the journey, viewers also meet Sergi, played by Bernard Bloch, and the Man with the Newspaper, brought to life by Ron Perkins.
- The movie has earned 1 win and 4 nominations in different award categories.
- The film received 676 reviews from users and 153 reviews from critics.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
- Latitude: 43.676647
- Longitude: 4.6277769
- Place ID: ChIJzRRIXQdythIRUAWX_aUZCAQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Arles, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Rue Mascoinat, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
- Latitude: 43.6976689
- Longitude: 7.276479
- Place ID: ChIJzeFZqbzazRIRWz1SlFXWJ1s
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rue Mascoinat, 06300 Nice, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Pont Alexandre III, Paris 7, Paris, France
- Latitude: 48.8635021
- Longitude: 2.3135534
- Place ID: EiFQb250IEFsZXhhbmRyZSBJSUksIFBhcmlzLCBGcmFuY2UiLiosChQKEgmd2mH60G_mRxGDtEJo6ORdJxIUChIJWWRTZChw5kcRsBqUaMOCCwU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pont Alexandre III, Paris, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
