Swing Away is a movie released in 2016 that tells the story of an American pro golfer’s journey to Greece. After an incident on the LPGA tour, she seeks solace in her grandparents’ village and ends up making significant changes to the lives of the villagers and herself. This article provides insights into where the movie was filmed, who had the starring roles, as well as some fun and interesting facts about the movie and behind-the-scenes action.
Where it Filmed?
The movie Swing Away was filmed in a variety of locations. The main filming locations were in Greece and the USA. More specifically, cameras started rolling in scenic spots like the island of Rhodes in Greece. Other locations in Greece include Afandou and Lindos, both situated in Rhodes. Filming also took place in Seaview, New Jersey in the USA. The filming commenced on April 27, 2015.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Shannon Elizabeth | Zoe |
| John O’Hurley | Glenn |
| Karl Theobald | Thomas |
| Manos Gavras | Marcos |
| Renos Haralambidis | Panayiotis |
| Viktoria Miller | Stella |
| Hristos Sougaris | Father Anthony |
| Alexandros Mylonas | Haralambos |
| Olga Damani | Keti |
| Demetrios Saites | Antonopoulos |
| Gino Cafarelli | Derek |
| Nicole Castrale | Self |
| Jerry Foltz | Self |
| Apostolos Garanis | Self – Propsmaster |
| Lory Molino | Background |
| Ryan Tygh | Caddie |
| David Collihan | Golf Spectator (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie Swing Away was released on October 13, 2017 in the USA. The run time of the movie is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
- Shannon Elizabeth played the lead role of Zoe, while John O’Hurley and Karl Theobald starred as Glenn and Thomas respectively.
- The movie was directed by Michael A. Nickles and written by Paul Robert Lingas, Julia Wall and George Elias Stephanopoulos.
- Swing Away picked up two wins & 1 nomination in awards.
- The story follows a professional golfer, Zoe Papadopoulos, who travels to her grandparents’ village in Greece to escape the harsh spotlight of the international sports world.
- Notably, the movie was produced by George Elias Stephanopoulos, who was the executive producer of “Golf in the Kingdom,” the film adaptation of Michael Murphy’s iconic book. Joe Steranka, the former CEO of PGA of America, and Nicole Castrale, a former LPGA player, were among the film’s consultants.
- The movie is categorized under the Adventure and Comedy genres.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Rhodes, Greece
- Latitude: 36.4359325
- Longitude: 28.2172676
- Place ID: ChIJYf8K4ZNhlRQRk4i_vYjQE2k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rhodes, Greece
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Location Name: Seaview, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 39.4490946
- Longitude: -74.4723803
- Place ID: ChIJwTPvLLnlwIkRXPcujUMjSFc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Seaview, Galloway, NJ 08205, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Afandou, Rhodes, Greece
- Latitude: 36.2944144
- Longitude: 28.1620173
- Place ID: ChIJhwn9KNhxlRQRgLG54iy9AAQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Afantou 851 03, Greece
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Location Name: Lindos, Rhodes, Greece
- Latitude: 36.0918486
- Longitude: 28.0856654
- Place ID: ChIJry_XwtcLlRQRALO54iy9AAQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lindos 851 07, Greece
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
