Burndown is a 1990 thriller movie set in a small town close to a condemned nuclear plant. The film, directed by James Allen, revolves around a series of brutal murders and the investigation led by the sheriff and a reporter. This content delves into the film’s production background, with a focus on filming locations, cast roles, and some intriguing facts about its making.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Burndown” took place in diverse locations. South Africa is one of the prominent places where the movie was shot. Additionally, part of the film was also shot in the UK at Pinewood Studios, located in Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire. The movie’s filming spanned from November 6, 1988, to February 1989.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Peter Firth | Jake Stern |
| Cathy Moriarty | Patti Smart |
| Hal Orlandini | James Manners |
| Michael McCabe | Doc Roberts |
| Hugh Rouse | George Blake |
| Victor Melleney | Warriner |
| Gay Lambert | Sady |
| Nadia Bilchik | May Ellen |
| Joanne Warde | The Mugger |
| Alan Granville | Joe Barnes |
| Owen De Jager | Terry Coleman |
| Graham Weir | Freddie |
| Ron Smerczak | Mason |
| Maria Schoeman | Jake’s Date |
| Tracy Corff | First Victim |
| Ashley Hayden | Victim |
| Philippa Vernon | Third Victim |
| Bruce Alexandra | Boyfriend |
| Ken Marshall | The Mayor |
| John Hussey | The Editor |
| Larry Taylor | Chuck |
| Sam Williams | Burt |
| Clare Marshall | Jane Best |
| Adam Gordon | The Attacker |
Trivia and Facts
- “Burndown” was released in the year 1990.
- This movie runs for 1 hour and 26 minutes.
- The narrative involves killings and rape in a town near a radiation-leaking nuclear power plant.
- Peter Firth, Cathy Moriarty, and Hal Orlandini are the lead actors in the film.
- James Allen directed the film with a script by Anthony Barwick, Stuart Collins, and Colin Stewart.
- Aside from South Africa and the UK, “Burndown” was also distributed in other countries like Japan, Canada, the United States and Greece.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: South Africa
- Latitude: -30.559482
- Longitude: 22.937506
- Place ID: ChIJURLu2YmmNBwRoOikHwxjXeg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: South Africa
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Location Name: Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5488872
- Longitude: -0.5319505999999999
- Place ID: ChIJTRZRjqVvdkgRTXFXSJXOIrU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pinewood Rd, Slough, Iver SL0 0NH, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
