Ratchet is a mystery-drama movie that was released in the USA on the 6th of February in 1998. The main character in the film attempts to find inspiration for his latest script in Nantucket, but gets involved in local drama and mischief instead. This article provides information about the filming location of the movie, the roles of the actors, and some fun and intriguing back-stage facts about the making of the film.
Where it Filmed?
The movie Ratchet was filmed in Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA. However, details about the specific filming dates are not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tom Gilroy | Elliot Callahan |
| Margaret Welsh | Catherine Ripley |
| Mitchell Lichtenstein | Tim Greenleaf |
| Nurit Koppel | Julia Webb |
| Matthew Dixon | Henry Carver |
| Neal Jones | Sam Leary |
| Robert Whaley | Ed (Deputy) |
| John MacKay | Chief Groves |
| David E. Dossey | Man on Plane |
Trivia and Facts
- John Johnson served as both the writer and the director of the movie.
- The lead roles were played by Tom Gilroy, Margaret Welsh, and Mitchell Lichtenstein.
- The film was nominated for an award.
- The filming of Ratchet did not go smoothly. In fact, the town’s board of selectmen in Nantucket threatened to shut down the production due to the behavior of the production crew. Several locals were harmed by equipment and complaints were made about assistants shouting at people and behaving aggressively. In response to these complaints and the threat of shutdown, the production staff improved their behavior, managing to complete the filming.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 41.28394
- Longitude: -70.0999891
- Place ID: ChIJa2reu3vc-okRTcifBPmRozM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Nantucket, MA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
