Operation: Belvis Bash is a musical comedy film that was released in 2011. It tells the story of a rock and roll musician trying to win the hearts of Afghanistan’s people. The film features Alex Lvovsky as Belvis Bash, Mark Metcalf as Major Emile Hickory, and Corey Feldman as Samuel Stilman among others. Apart from its intriguing plot, it offers interesting insights about filming locations and its backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was primarily shot in two locations. The first is Blue Cloud Movie Ranch located at 20000 Blue Cloud Road, Santa Clarita, California, USA. The second location was the exotic terrain of Kabul, Afghanistan. Details about the filming dates haven’t been provided.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mark Metcalf | Major Emile Hickory |
| Corey Feldman | Samuel Stilman |
| Noel Britton | May Summer |
| Frank Stallone | Jean Valjean |
| Daniel Baldwin | Namco Douglas |
| Larry Thomas | Hamid Bin Al-Sheib |
| Quinn Gonzales | Javert |
| John Michael Laurin | Omar |
| Steve Fite | Corporal Parker |
| Daniel Bridges | Specialist Mackenwitz |
| Michael Laurin | Maurice Le Muet |
| Cynthia Manous | Dreamworks Secretary |
| John Downey III | Steven Spielberg’s Assistant |
| Maya Weiss | Little May |
| John Abiskaron | Arab Soldier |
| Catherine Annette | Bikini Model |
| Susan Jasmin Armon | Afghan Woman |
| Gloria Winship Ayon | Woman with Mull |
| Shane Ayon | Man with Horse |
| Jennifer Bridge | Wally’s Ex |
| David Burr | Heart Attack Retiree |
| Barbara Joy D’Antonio | Bridesmaid |
| John Paul de Leonardis | Sgt. Devin |
| Rebekah Driscoll | Bridesmaid |
| Malina Germanova | Afghan Woman |
| Gladis Giada | Afghan Woman |
| ‘Burqa’ woman | |
| Irvin Scott Guillermo | Afghani Man |
| Melody Johnson | Nurse |
| Mohammad Kavianpour | Afghani Man |
| Gladys Khan | Afghan Woman |
| Mobin Khan | Banker |
| Bryan McCoy | Afghan Man |
| Lowell Muenchau | Sgt Simms |
| Tony Nevada | Devin Drexler |
| Robert T. Parker | Sgt. Broderick |
| Chris Rodrick | US Soldier |
| Jocelyn Saenz | Bikini Model |
| Sam Sako Jr. | Afghani boy |
| Mahta Sharif | Woman |
| Nik Sharma | The Waiter |
| Jimmy R.O. Smith | Dancer |
| Nancy Solomons | Retired Citizen |
| Kallio Tree | Mail Man |
| Zadran Wali | Crazy man |
| Yalda | Afghani women |
| Lourdes Zapata | Nadia |
| Fahim Fazli | Shopkeeper (uncredited) |
| Alex Lorre | Actor Bartender (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie features a variety of star-studded cast including Alex Lvovsky, Mark Metcalf, and Corey Feldman.
- The film is a mix of comedy and music genres and it runs for a total of 1 hour and 25 minutes.
- It was released in Russia on 23 July 2013.
- The film was directed by Alex Lvovsky and Joe Walser, with Lvovsky also serving as the main writer of the film.
- Apart from its main actors, several other notable people were part of the ensemble including Noel Britton, Frank Stallone, Daniel Baldwin, and Larry Thomas among others.
- Interestingly, wrestler Khosrow Vaziri, also known as The Iron Sheik, made a cameo appearance in the film.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Blue Cloud Movie Ranch – 20000 Blue Cloud Road, Santa Clarita, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.4633983
- Longitude: -118.4827048
- Place ID: ChIJJelnb6xiwoARsjRH2XNTQj0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 20000 Blue Cloud Rd, Green Valley, CA 91390, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Kabul, Afghanistan
- Latitude: 34.5553494
- Longitude: 69.207486
- Place ID: ChIJSW0ePExp0TgRKUQheDVH3-s
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Kabul, Afghanistan
- Timezone: Asia/Kabul
