“Son of Rambow” is a movie from 2007 that tells the tale of two schoolboys in early 1980’s England who decide to create a film inspired by “First Blood” (1982). Garth Jennings takes charge as its director and writer, and the film stars Neil Dudgeon, Bill Milner and Jessica Hynes. This article will take you to the places where “Son of Rambow” was filmed, when it got filmed and few others interesting facts about its production.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Son of Rambow” took place across various locations in England. Several scenes were shot in Ashlyns School in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, as well as Richborough Power Station in Sandwich, Kent. Additional locations include Ashridge Park in Little Gaddesden, Hawley Woods in Farnborough, Hampshire, and the Rex Cinema in Berkhamsted. The filming was done between July 31 and September 25 in 2006.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Neil Dudgeon | Joshua |
| Bill Milner | Will Proudfoot |
| Anna Wing | Grandma |
| Will Poulter | Lee Carter |
| Tallulah Evans | Jess Proudfoot |
| Paul Ritter | Geography Teacher |
| Finola McMahon | Gail Graham |
| Rachel Mureatroyd | Marie Plante |
| Taylor Richardson | David Smart |
| Peter Robinson | Lucas Dupont |
| Charlie Thrift | Duncan Miller |
| Jules Sitruk | Didier Revol |
| Sam Kubrick-Finney | Danny |
| James Clarke | Shaun |
| Zofia Brooks | Tina |
| Denise Orita | Orderly |
| Eric Sykes | Frank |
| Ed Westwick | Lawrence Carter |
| Lee Long | Lawrence’s Henchman |
| Adam Paul Harvey | Lawrence’s Henchman |
| Atila Emirali | Rambo Double |
| Dave Shaw | Cobbler |
| Adam Godley | Brethren Leader |
| Asa Butterfield | Brethren Boy |
| Adam Buxton | Science Teacher |
| Edgar Wright | Metal Work Teacher |
| Imogen Aboud | Young Mary |
| Louise Jennings | Nurse |
| Sam Spivack | Policeman |
| Robert Styles | Medic |
| Clive Elkington | Boy in Disco (uncredited) |
| Natalie Hallam | Mary’s Mother Flashback (uncredited) |
| Fran Healy | Teacher in Staff Common Room (uncredited) |
| Jan Pinkava | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Sylvester Stallone | John Rambo (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Richard Styles | School Teacher (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie’s runtime is 96 minutes.
- It falls under the Action and Adventure genres.
- The film was released in the UK on April 4, 2008.
- The actors Neil Dudgeon, Bill Milner and Jessica Hynes are cast as Joshua, Will Proudfoot and Mary Proudfoot respectively.
- The movie has 3 wins and 10 nominations in its name.
- Both the user and critic reviews for the movie are numerous, with 127 user reviews and 176 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Ashlyns School, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.75298249999999
- Longitude: -0.5654454999999999
- Place ID: ChIJq1Pglk1DdkgR-gWE-lWp6qc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Chesham Rd, Berkhamsted HP4 3AH, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Richborough Power Station, Sandwich, Kent, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.3094823
- Longitude: 1.3453881
- Place ID: ChIJnxlEGbOt3kcRNiFsc3YHSfg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: West Rd, Sandwich CT13 9NL, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Hawley Woods, Farnborough, Hampshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.3177612
- Longitude: -0.7804213999999999
- Place ID: ChIJsV5p3j4rdEgRmPnAhXV-vmE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hawley, Fernhill Rd, Farnborough, Camberley GU17 9HU, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
