The movie in this write-up is ‘Savages,’ which premiered in 2012. It is set in various attractive locations featuring outstanding performances by actors like Blake Lively, Taylor Kitsch, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The write-up provides interesting details on where the movie was shot and all sorts of unique information about its productions.
Where it Filmed?
Savages’ was predominantly filmed across US and Indonesia. The shooting spots include Moyo Island and Nusa Tenggara Barat in Indonesia. In the US, Laguna Beach, Niguel Rd corner at Monarch Beach Dr, Dana Point, and South Bay Galleria, Redondo Beach – all situated in California, were the film’s locations. It was shot from July 6 to September 30, 2011.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Blake Lively | O |
| Taylor Kitsch | Chon |
| Jana Banker | Volleyball Girl |
| Candra Docherty | Grow House Girl |
| Gary Stretch | Bad Ass Biker |
| Benicio Del Toro | Lado |
| Diego Cataño | Esteban |
| Shea Whigham | Chad |
| Karishma Ahluwalia | Chad’s Girlfriend |
| Joaquín Cosio | El Azul |
| John Travolta | Dennis |
| Jonathan Carr | Valet |
| Demián Bichir | Alex |
| Antonio Jaramillo | Jaime |
| Salma Hayek | Elena |
| Jake McLaughlin | Doc / Sniper |
| Alexander Wraith | Sam / Sniper |
| Anthony Cutolo | Billy / Sniper |
| Emile Hirsch | Spin |
| Kurt Collins | Waiter |
| Mía Maestro | Dolores / Lado’s Wife |
| Savannah Aguirre | Angela |
| Leonard Roberts | Hayes / ‘O’ Security |
| Joel David Moore | Craig |
| Ali Wong | Claire |
| Sala Baker | Motorcycle Cop |
| Sandra Echeverría | Magda |
| Tara Stone | Mall Shopper |
| Matthew Saldivar | Cartel Technician |
| Sean Stone | Eric / Marijuana Grower |
| Patrick Fourmy | Marijuana Growhouse Manager |
| Wilfredo Lopez | Cartel Enforcer #1 |
| Marco Morales | Cartel Enforcer #2 |
| Lucinda Serrano | Myrna / DEA Translator |
| Sam Medina | Cartel Heist Driver |
| Gonzalo Menendez | Hernando / Cartel Associate |
| Maya Merker | Elena’s Maid |
| Donnabella Mortel | TV News Reporter |
| Trevor Donovan | Matt / Magda’s Boyfriend |
| Leana Chavez | Gloria / Mexican Girlfriend |
| Gillian Zinser | Beach Girl |
| Kaj Mollenhauer | Sarah / Dennis’ Daughter #1 |
| Lexi Jourden | Hannah / Dennis’ Daughter #2 |
| Schae Harrison | Dennis’ Wife |
| Charles Ingram | Cartel Sniper |
| Dennis Garcia | Tribal Cop |
| Eddie Follis | DEA Agent |
| Holly Follis | DEA Agent |
| Christian Baha | DEA Agent (uncredited) |
| Bill Blair | DEA Agent (uncredited) |
| Tatjana Bluchel | Beachgoer (uncredited) |
| Freedom Bridgewater | DEA Agent (uncredited) |
| Chester the Chihuahua | Chihuahua (uncredited) |
| Mike the Chihuahua | Chihuahua (uncredited) |
| Craig Cole | Hot Beach Guy (uncredited) |
| Robbie Corbett | Drug Courier (uncredited) |
| Marmee Regine Cosico | Beach Goer (uncredited) |
| Karmilia Cruz | Kimberly (uncredited) |
| Lino Dumont | Cancer Patient at Weed Shop (uncredited) |
| Stephen Dunham | Six (uncredited) |
| Paris Dylan | Beach Guy (uncredited) |
| Micah Femia | Hippie (uncredited) |
| Chuy Garcia | Gardener (uncredited) |
| Francisco Javier Gomez | Gardener (uncredited) |
| Jade Grace | Volleyball Girl #1 (uncredited) |
| Erin Hammond | Mall Shopper (uncredited) |
| Ami Haruna | Annie (uncredited) |
| Nick Hermz | Lado Cartel #2 (uncredited) |
| Mylo Ironbear | Tribal Officer Padden (uncredited) |
| Bobby Jasso | Henchman #2 (uncredited) |
| Brett Johnson | Hot Beach Guy (uncredited) |
| Ron Kari | Biker on Bike (uncredited) |
| Neko Kelly | Roler Blader (uncredited) |
| Kim | Hot Beachgoer (uncredited) |
| Aaron Kunitz | Young Chon (uncredited) |
| Julio Leal | Beheading Victim (uncredited) |
| Jessica Lee | Li (uncredited) |
| Anthony Martins | Cartel Guy #2 (uncredited) |
| Mariano ‘Big Dawg’ Mendoza | Lado’s Crony #2 (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Patrick Moore | Beach Guy (uncredited) |
| TJ Myers | Restaurant Guest (uncredited) |
| Brett Nichols | Eric’s Associate #2 (uncredited) |
| Jonny Ortiz | Cartel (uncredited) |
| Dominic Prampin | Lado’s Crony (uncredited) |
| Alan D. Purwin | Helicopter Pilot (uncredited) |
| Matt Riedy | Seven (uncredited) |
| Tony Sagastizado I | Neighbor (uncredited) |
| Tatiana Sarasty | Annie’s Friend (uncredited) |
| Mauricio Solis | Bodyguard (uncredited) |
| Elena Varela | Maria (uncredited) |
| Sal Velez Jr. | Cartel Member (uncredited) |
| Robson Vieira | Brazilian Translator Diego Santos (uncredited) |
| Anthony James Whitewolf | Tribal Officer Mendoza (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film is based on an action and crime plot and has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes.
- The movie was released on December 6, 2018.
- The plot revolves around the characters Ben and Chon, enacted by Taylor Kitsch and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and their conflict with a Mexican drug cartel.
- The movie was directed by Oliver Stone and written by Shane Salerno and Don Winslow.
- The movie garnered 7 award nominations and has many reviews by users and critics.
- In addition to the main actors, the supporting cast included Jana Banker as Volleyball Girl, Candra Docherty as Grow House Girl, and Nana Ghana as Bicycle Delivery Girl. Gary Stretch played the role of Bad Ass Biker while Benicio Del Toro and Diego Cataño portrayed Lado and Esteban respectively.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Moyo Island, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia
- Latitude: -8.2203232
- Longitude: 117.5730639
- Place ID: ChIJ5UDjdbvdyy0RTZlO1SWgU2M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mojo Island, Labuhan Badas, Sumbawa Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
- Timezone: Asia/Makassar
- Location Name: Indonesia
- Latitude: -0.789275
- Longitude: 113.921327
- Place ID: ChIJtwRkSdcHTCwRhfStG-dNe-M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Indonesia
- Timezone: Asia/Pontianak
- Location Name: Laguna Beach, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.5427189
- Longitude: -117.7853568
- Place ID: ChIJwSRbj8jg3IAR9tp5qDW05w0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Laguna Beach, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Niguel Rd. corner Monarch Beach Dr., Dana Point, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.4872435
- Longitude: -117.7121594
- Place ID: EjdNb25hcmNoIEJlYWNoIERyICYgTmlndWVsIFJkLCBEYW5hIFBvaW50LCBDQSA5MjYyOSwgVVNBImYiZAoUChIJfbK4Pj3w3IARj08QPK7BTkcSFAoSCX2yuD498NyAEY9PEDyuwU5HGhQKEgklXUCOPvDcgBHaAh81wC4U3BoUChIJDf0G_-bv3IARcwwKgDPdTSsiCg1zv_UTFcaM1rk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Monarch Beach Dr & Niguel Rd, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: South Bay Galleria, Redondo Beach, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.8713327
- Longitude: -118.3550107
- Place ID: ChIJo2cBevm0woARJtDspbm05OQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1815 Hawthorne Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
