“Sheffey” is a 1977 movie based on Biography and Drama. It brings to life the 19th-century era by focusing on the works of travelling preacher Robert S. Sheffey. It stars Dwight Anderson as the young Sheffey, Harold Kilpatrick as Sheffey the man, and Beneth Jones as Eliza Sheffey. This article goes in detail about the filming locations of the movie and behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
Sheffey was filmed in several locations in the United States. The majority of the filming took place in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Additionally, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, was used, particularly Cades Cove. Other filming locations include Epworth, South Carolina; Oconaluftee, North Carolina; and Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina. Unfortunately, the exact dates of filming are not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dwight Anderson | Young Robert Sheffey |
| Harold Kilpatrick | Robert Sheffey the man |
| Beneth Jones | Eliza Sheffey |
| Elizabeth Edwards | Bertha Kincannon |
| Laura Pratt | Aunt Elizabeth |
| Robert Pratt | Tyler Frazier |
| Richard Rupp | James Stafford |
| Jack Buttram | Shedd McComb |
| Joy Jordan | Mrs. Beamer |
| Dayton Walker | Mr. Beamer |
| Emery Bopp | Revival Preacher |
| Harry Epperson | Country Preacher |
| Lonnie Polson | Ed Bailey |
| Ron Pyle | Rev. Mr. Pryde |
| Edith Boyd | Mrs. Stafford |
| Walter Burrell | Campground Preacher |
| Velma Eubanks | Aunt Sis |
| Billy Kelly | Moonshiner Tilton |
| David Gustafson | Toby |
| Verna Lynch | Lady Nick |
| Gregg Terrell | Paul |
| David Appleman | The Impenitent |
| Jimmy Barge | Young Eddie Sheffey |
| Corretta Grass | Ellie McComb |
| Lewman Grass | Cass Wilkerson |
| Willie Green | Annie |
| John Ludwig | Doctor |
| Bob Terrell | Aurelius Vest |
| Steve White | Jimmy Stafford |
| Paul Whitfield | The Penitent |
| Dorothy Lewis | Mrs. Tilton |
| Bill Ertel | Will Tilton |
| Robbie Terrell | Opal Tilton |
| Ward Andersen | Campground Preacher |
| Bruce Anderson | Campground Preacher |
| Jim Conley | Campground Preacher |
| Bob Franklin | Campground Preacher |
| David Pippenger | Young Sheffey’s Friend |
| David Vanaman | Young Sheffey’s Friend |
| Mark Barnett | Young Sheffey’s Friend |
| Don Ryerson | Mourner |
| Tom Smith | Funeral Director |
| Harry Lee | Horse Auction Bidder |
| Margie Raiford | Horse Auction Bidder |
| M. Earl Stone | Horse Auction Bidder |
| Jerry Thacker | Horse Auction Bidder |
| Terry Davenport | Photographer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is based on the true story of 19th-century circuit rider Robert S. Sheffey.
- The film received the Silver Medallion in the Industrial & Educational Productions Division at the International Film & TV Festival of New York in 1978.
- It has been referenced in another movie, “Floyd’s Angel”, released in 2011.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 34.9515959
- Longitude: -81.9327167
- Place ID: ChIJC0aXphmeV4gRyX7ayjgoi1s
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Spartanburg, SC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park – 107 Park Headquarters Road, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, USA
- Latitude: 35.6872147
- Longitude: -83.5368563
- Place ID: ChIJ2WpgfEVUWYgR3fIVw_CeImk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 107 Park Headquarters Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Epworth, South Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 34.0887379
- Longitude: -82.04206339999999
- Place ID: ChIJEQ9hv1gF-IgRDsVrLrlCcb8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Epworth, SC 29666, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Oconaluftee, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 35.51473472589603
- Longitude: -83.3388446859228
- Place ID: ChIJVTC4YH5EWYgRbVBWKRyolJs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Oconaluftee River, North Carolina, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 35.7506729
- Longitude: -82.2503991
- Place ID: ChIJ88LNHNMAWogRHPjk03p7MtY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina 28714, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
