Transporter 3 is a 2008 action-adventure movie. The film tells a story about Frank Martin, played by Jason Statham, who is tasked with delivering Valentina, the kidnapped daughter of a Ukrainian government official, from Marseilles to Odessa. The following details provide insights into the filming locations, the cast of characters as well as some interesting tidbits about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Transporter 3 took place at various locations. These include:
- Romania, a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe
- Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France, known for its diverse culture and historic background
- Odessa, a port city in Ukraine situated on the Black Sea
- Bucharest, the capital city of Romania
- Budapest, the capital of Hungary
The shooting of the film started on February 18, 2008, and ended on July 9, 2008.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jason Statham | Frank Martin |
| Natalya Rudakova | Valentina |
| François Berléand | Tarconi |
| Robert Knepper | Johnson |
| Jeroen Krabbé | Leonid Vasilev |
| Alex Kobold | Leonid’s Aide |
| David Atrakchi | Malcom Manville |
| Yann Sundberg | Flag |
| Eriq Ebouaney | Ice |
| David Kammenos | Driver Market |
| Silvio Simac | Mighty Joe |
| Oscar Relier | Thug / Driver |
| Timo Dierkes | Otto |
| Igor Koumpan | Cop Ukraine |
| Paul Barrett | Captain |
| Elef Zack | Mate |
| Katia Tchenko | Leonid’s Secretary |
| Michel Neugarten | Assassin Driver – Sergueï |
| Farid Elouardi | Yuri |
| Mike Powers | American #1 |
| Philippe Maymat | American #2 |
| Franck Neel | American #3 |
| Jean-Luc Boucherot | Truck Driver |
| Tonio Descanvelle | Crewman #1 |
| Stephen Croce | Crewman #2 |
| Martial Bezot | Crewman #3 |
| Stephen Shagov | Port Captain |
| Julien Muller | Cop Frank’s House |
| Arnaud Gibey | French Cop / Forensic Lab |
| Guillaume Nail | Ambulance Man |
| Denis Braccini | Custom Officer #1 |
| Stefo Linard | Custom Officer #2 |
| Aline Stinus | Custom Officer Kiev |
| Kait Tenison | Custom Officer Kiev |
| Venugopal Balakrishnan | Asian Clerk Electronic Store |
| Sebastien Vandenberghe | Assassin # 2 Mercedes |
| Semmy Schilt | The Giant |
| Eric Moreau | Cameraman (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film’s run-time is 104 minutes, and falls under the category of action and adventure
- The movie was released on December 5, 2008
- The film was directed by Olivier Megaton and written by Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen
- The lead character, Frank Martin, is played by Jason Statham
- Natalya Rudakova plays Valentina, François Berléand plays Tarconi, and Robert Knepper portrays Johnson
- The film has two nominations to its name
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Romania
- Latitude: 45.943161
- Longitude: 24.96676
- Place ID: ChIJw3aJlSb_sUARlLEEqJJP74Q
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Romania
- Timezone: Europe/Bucharest
- Location Name: Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
- Latitude: 43.3025742
- Longitude: 5.369074299999999
- Place ID: ChIJM1PaREO_yRIRIAKX_aUZCAQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Marseille, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Odessa, Ukraine
- Latitude: 46.4702111
- Longitude: 30.7306393
- Place ID: ChIJQ0yGC4oxxkARbBfyjOKPnxI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Odesa, Odesa Oblast, Ukraine, 65000
- Timezone: Europe/Kiev
- Location Name: Bucharest, Romania
- Latitude: 44.4267674
- Longitude: 26.1025384
- Place ID: ChIJT608vzr5sUARKKacfOMyBqw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bucharest, Romania
- Timezone: Europe/Bucharest
- Location Name: Budapest, Hungary
- Latitude: 47.497912
- Longitude: 19.040235
- Place ID: ChIJyc_U0TTDQUcRYBEeDCnEAAQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Budapest, Hungary
- Timezone: Europe/Budapest
