Question 1

What extreme measure did the actors take to portray the stranded airmen's physical condition?

Accepted Answer

The three main actors were put on a strict diet of 500 calories a day while filming to accurately show how emaciated they became. [7]

Question 2

Where was 'Against the Sun' filmed, and what notable film facility was used there?

Accepted Answer

It was filmed in Playas De Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico, using a large Horizon Tank built for Titanic and other films. [8]

Question 3

How was the Douglas Devastator plane recreated for the movie?

Accepted Answer

The plane had to be created from original blueprints because no actual Douglas Devastators exist anymore. [9]

Question 4

Where can the real life raft from the 1942 incident be seen today?

Accepted Answer

The actual life raft used by the three airmen is on display at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida. [10]

Question 5

Who plays the characters Harold Dixon, Tony Pastula, and Gene Aldrich in the film?

Accepted Answer

Garret Dillahunt plays Harold Dixon, Tom Felton plays Tony Pastula, and Jake Abel plays Gene Aldrich. [18, 19, 20]

Against the Sun

Customers also watched