This simple introductory passage reveals some information about two movies, namely, “Warriors of the Apocalypse” and “Warrior”. “Warriors of the Apocalypse”, released in 2009, was shot in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. In 2011, “Warrior” was shot at numerous locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The main actors in “Warrior” include Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Morrison, Maximiliano Hernandez, Frank Grillo, and Kevin Dunn. Both movies have fascinating facts and trivia related to their production.
Where it Filmed?
“Warriors of the Apocalypse” was filmed in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. “Warrior”, on the other hand, used many filming sites. Most filming occurred in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Additionally, some scenes that were supposed to be set in Long Beach, California and Las Vegas, were instead filmed in Pittsburgh and Atlantic City, New Jersey respectively. Other specific Pittsburgh locations included North Hills High School, Don’s Diner, a now-demolished building on Liberty Avenue, and even a parking lot which was used as an ‘Iraqi’ war zone. Some scenes were shot in Atlantic City, especially at the Boardwalk Hall. However, fight scenes shifted back to Pittsburgh at the Petersen Events Center. Finally, the movie also filmed at Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Washington, about 15 miles southwest from Pittsburgh.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Brian Anthony | Harris |
| Brian Arrington | Clarke |
| Gary Barickman | Green |
| Luc Bernier | Ringo |
| Matt Borczon | Patch |
| Sara Brooks | Ring Girl |
| Steve Brown | Nash fighter |
| Darian Caine | Luca |
| Jimmy Crissman | Zombie |
| Debbie D | Rollins |
| Bob Dobiesz | Winston |
| Andrew Ferrick | Tank |
| Brian Heffron | Krieg |
| Len Kabasinski | Largent |
| Robert Kurek | Nash gang member |
| Sue Kurek | Female gang member |
| Christopher Menhart | Fenner |
| Amara Arielle Offhaus | Vick |
| Renee Porada | Carrie |
| Jacob Right | Merc Jake |
| Jeremiah Salhoff | Scav |
| Melissa Scott | Female guard |
| Ruth Sprague | Gang Member – Ringo’s Gang |
| Pamela Sutch | Spring |
| Bradley S. Thompson | Concert Goer / Scav |
| Deanna Visalle | Zorn |
Trivia and Facts
- The 2009 movie “Warriors of the Apocalypse” runs for 1 hour and 28 minutes and falls under the genres of Action and Sci-Fi. The plot revolves around a group of female warriors trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world striving to reach the last surviving city.
- It was directed by Len Kabasinski who also wrote the movie with Bradley S. Thompson. It starred actors like Brian Anthony, Brian Arrington, and Gary Barickman among others.
- Post-production for “Warriors of the Apocalypse” was delayed by 5 months. This was because the director and producer decided to change the film editor and reshoot several scenes for improved camera compositions.
- “Warrior”, on the other hand, tells a dual-underdog story. It involves two estranged brothers, who enter the same Mixed Martial Arts tournament for differing personal reasons. The movie made use of Pennsylvania’s film-making tax incentives.
- The ‘Philadelphia’ drive-in scene in Warrior was shot at the Twin Hi-Way Drive-In, Steubenville Pike, Robinson Township, Pittsburgh.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
- Latitude: 42.12922409999999
- Longitude: -80.085059
- Place ID: ChIJH_eyPeF_LYgRClsdEi6u84k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Erie, PA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
