Table Of Content
- Lights, Camera, Santa Fe: Explore the Filming Locations of Your Favorite Movies!
- Terminator 2: Judgement Day – US Box Office: USD$205,881,154
- Thor – US Box Office: USD$181.03millions
- True Grit – US Box Office: USD$171.24millions
- Wild Hogs – US Box Office: USD$168.27millions
- The Longest Yard – US Box Office: USD$158.12millions
Lights, Camera, Santa Fe: Explore the Filming Locations of Your Favorite Movies!
Hey there, fellow movie enthusiast! Looking to add some excitement to your life? Well, buckle up and get ready for a thrilling adventure through the enchanting city of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Why? Because we’re about to take you on a journey to the very spots where some of your all-time favorite movies came to life! Lights, camera, Santa Fe!
Key Takeaways:
- Discover the real-life filming locations behind iconic movies.
- Immerse yourself in the cinematic world as you walk in the footsteps of your favorite actors.
- Unleash your inner movie buff and live out your silver screen fantasies.
- Experience the magic of Santa Fe by visiting its uniquely beautiful locales.
- Feel the rush of being part of something bigger as you explore these renowned movie sets.
Now, imagine strolling through the streets of Santa Fe, the sun casting warm, golden hues upon the adobe buildings. You could be wandering down the very same avenues where your favorite actors once graced the screen. It’s like stepping into a living, breathing movie set!
From fast-paced action flicks to heartwarming dramas, Santa Fe has set the stage for countless cinematic masterpieces. Swing by the striking landscapes where legendary westerns unfolded or explore the charming neighborhoods that served as the backdrop for swoon-worthy romantic comedies.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan of westerns or addicted to high-octane thrillers, visiting these filming locations will bring the movies you love to life in a whole new way. You’ll find yourself transported into the heart of the action, feeling the adrenaline surge through your veins as you revisit the most epic scenes.
But wait, there’s more! As you embark on this cinematic journey, keep an eye out for hidden gems and local lore intertwined with these famous sets. You never know what hidden Easter eggs you might discover or the behind-the-scenes tales that you’ll unearth. It’s like being let in on a secret club, knowing the inside scoop of Tinseltown’s escapades.
So, my fellow movie buff, get ready for an adventure like no other! Grab your camera, put on your walking shoes, and dive headfirst into the mesmerizing world of Santa Fe’s film history. It’s time to turn your silver screen dreams into reality.
Are you ready to set off on an extraordinary escapade through the movie magic of Santa Fe? Lights, camera, action – click below and start exploring the movies filmed in this captivating city!
And now, without further ado, here’s the list of movies filmed in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Lights, camera, let’s go!
Terminator 2: Judgement Day – US Box Office: USD$205,881,154
Director: James Cameron
Main Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Robert Patrick
Release Date: July 3, 1991
Filming Locations: Lancaster, California, USA; San Jose, California, USA; Elysian Park, Los Angeles, California, USA; El Mirage Dry Lake, California, USA; Santa Clarita, California, USA
Main Plot: Ten years have passed since Sarah Connor and her unborn son John was targeted by the first Terminator machine. The future leader of the human resistance to Machines is currently a young, healthy man. However, Skynet’s supercomputer sends the T-1000, another Terminator, through time. The objective of this new Terminator, more vital and technologically advanced than its predecessor, is to assassinate John Connor while he is still a toddler. But Sarah and John don’t have to go up against the T-1000 alone. Another Terminator (the same type that attempted to murder Sarah Connor in 1984 but failed) is also sent back in time to keep them safe.
Famous quotes:
The Terminator: “He’ll live.”
The Terminator: “I need your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle.”
Cigar Biker: “You forgot to say “please.”
The Terminator: “Come with me if you want to live!”
John Connor: “Yeah but later, dickwad. And if someone gets upset you say, “chill out”! Or you can do combinations.”
Fun Fact about Terminator 2: Judgement Day:
- Robert Patrick trained hard to become a cyborg that could run at incredible speeds without becoming exhausted. He also practiced breathing just through his nose. He had worked so hard in the gym that he had no trouble catching up to Edward Furlong on his dirt bike.
Thor – US Box Office: USD$181.03millions
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Main Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleson
Release Date: April 27, 2011
Filming Locations: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA; La Jolla, San Diego, California, USA; Mystery Mesa, California, USA; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York City, New York, USA
Main Plot: Son of Odin in the character of Sir Anthony Hopkins, the impulsive Thor, played by Chris Hemsworth, contests his brother Loki’s (Tom Hiddleston) claim to the throne of Asgard. Odin sends the young warrior to Earth to dwell among people to teach him humility. Thor loses his abilities and develops feelings for scientist Jane Foster (Natalie Portman). Thor’s love for Jane and his lessons in humility transform him into a genuine hero and legendary. And immortal warrior-defender of the people of the Earth, rescuing them from destruction as Loki usurps the throne of Asgard for evil purposes and prepares revenge.
Famous quotes:
Thor: “Why have you done this?”
Loki: “To prove to Father that I am a worthy son! When he wakes, I will have saved his life, I will have destroyed that race of monsters, and I will be true heir to the throne!”
Thor: “You can’t kill an entire race!”
Loki: “Why not?… And what is this new found love for the Frost Giants? You, could have killed them all with your bare hands!”
Thor: “I’ve changed.”
Sequel: Thor Ragnarok; Thor The Dark World; Thor: Love and Thunder
Fun Fact about Thor:
- The end titles sequence, which took 18 months to produce, was based on photographs from the Hubble Space Telescope, according to director Sir Kenneth Branagh.
True Grit – US Box Office: USD$171.24millions
Director: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Main Cast: Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Hailee Steinfield
Release Date: February 11, 2011
Filming Locations: Granger, Texas, USA; Blanco, Texas, USA; Bartlett, Texas, USA; Smithville, Texas, USA; Jamaica
Main Plot: Farm girl Mattie Ross, 14, decides to find the murderer after hired worker Tom Chaney killed her father. She recruits Reuben J., a guy with “real grit,” the hardest U.S. marshal she can locate, to help her. Cogburn, aka “Rooster.” Cogburn’s drinking, laziness, and overall rotten personality do not increase Mattie’s trust in him, yet Mattie insists on going with him. She decides to go with him on his hunt for Chaney in the Indian Nations against his better judgment. Texas Ranger LaBoeuf, who needs Chaney for his goals, joins them. On their voyage, the odd three encounter danger and shocks, putting each person’s “grit” to the test.
Famous quotes:
Rooster Cogburn: “Shot? Or killed?”
Cross-examining Lawyer: “Let us restrict it to killed so we may have a manageable figure!”
Col. Stonehill: “I do not entertain hypotheticals. The world as it is is vexing enough.”
Rooster Cogburn: “The chinaman is running them cheap shells on me again.”
LaBoeuf: “I thought you were going to say the sun was in your eyes. That is to say, your EYE.”
Fun Fact about True Grit:
- According to Jeff Bridges, the Coens’ first piece of advice to him was to ignore the John Wayne version. Their film would be a return to the original author Charles Portis’ 1968 source material.
Wild Hogs – US Box Office: USD$168.27millions
Director: Walt Becker
Main Cast: Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence, John Travolta, William H. Macy
Release Date: April 12, 2007
Filming Locations: Madrid, New Mexico, USA; Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA; Jemez Springs, New Mexico, USA; Point Mugu, California, USA; New Mexico, USA
Main Plot: Doug Madsen, a dentist in Cincinnati, is going through a crisis because he is dissatisfied with his middle-class lifestyle and longs for his wild childhood as the Golden Biker. Bobby Davis, an aspiring writer, feels pressured by his wife and despises his job. Dudley Frank, a shy computer analyst, struggles to connect with women. While Woody Stevens, a wealthy man, is married to a top model. The group of four pals in their middle age rides motorcycles under the name “Wild Hogs.” Woody invites his pals on a road trip to the Pacific in search of freedom after losing his wife and being wholly broken. They stop for a beverage in a bar run by the deadly biker gang “Del Fuegos” following many events. Woody decides to get Dudley’s motorcycle back when their aggressive leader Jack takes it. Woody severing the bikes’ fuel pipelines causes an accident that renders their bar explodes. Still, he doesn’t tell his companions the truth. Dudley falls in love with Maggie, the bartender, and waitress, when they must stop in the small town of Madrid because they are out of gas. But the “Del Fuegos” traps them in the city, forcing the “Wild Hogs” to adopt an aggressive stance.
Famous quotes:
Doug Madsen: “Ooh boy, my ass is sore.”
Dudley Frank: “Mine too, it’s Woody’s fault for riding us so hard yesterday. The human body wasn’t made to straddle something that big for that long.”
Woody Stevens: “Well ya know its gonna hurt a little bit but that’s all part of the experience. It’s why we didn’t bring our wives.”
Bobby Davis: “Wut da…? What the hell? Someone wanna explain to me why I’m the one in the dirt? When I got sore jaws from 3 hours of blowin…”
Highway Patrolman: “Please… Please, for the love of God, finish your sentence.”
Fun Fact about Wild Hogs:
- Walt Becker, the director, gave M.C. Gainey’s dedication to his work throughout the film. They shot several takes of the scene where Martin Lawrence splatters Gainey with ketchup and mustard. Gainey’s eyes were occasionally contacted by some of the dipping sauces. According to Becker, Gainey was amicable and had no complaints about the situation.
The Longest Yard – US Box Office: USD$158.12millions
Director: Peter Segal
Main Cast: Adam Sandler, Burt Reynolds, Chris Rock, Nelly
Release Date: September 9, 2005
Filming Locations: Long Beach, California, USA; Los Angeles, California, USA; New Mexico, USA; El Camino College – 16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, California, USA; New Mexico State Penitentiary – Route 12, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
Main Plot: When he played football, Paul “Wrecking” Crewe was regarded as a legend, but that era has now passed. But after a nasty drunk driving accident, Paul was put in jail. Paul discovers that Warden Hazen played by James Cromwell), a cunning prison official fully aware of Paul’s athletic abilities, expressly sought him. Paul has been tasked with putting together a squad of prisoners to play in a major football game against the cruel guards. Crewe is prepared for what should be an exhilarating game with the aid of fellow prisoner Caretaker and an ancient legend named Nate Scarborough, a coach. Only the warden and guards are unaware of who they are fighting against, with Paul acting as the catalyst.
Famous quotes:
Caretaker: “Who we gonna crush?”
(prisoners team): “The guards!”
Caretaker: “Who we gonna kill?”
(prisoners team): “The guards!”
Caretaker: “Who we gonna kiss?”
Fun Fact about The Longest Yard:
- Coach Nate Scarborough, played by Burt Reynolds, is wearing number 22. He wore the same number as quarterback Paul Crewe in the first film.
