Hacksaw Ridge (2016) – Filming Locations
Drama / History / War · Directed by Mel Gibson · Starring Andrew Garfield, Teresa Palmer
WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American history to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Where was Hacksaw Ridge filmed?
- Sydney, Australia, Sydney – Battle scenes and general filming. Major production hub where most battle sequences were filmed on this historic island in Sydney Harbour.
- Batemans Bay, Australia, Batemans Bay – Peleliu island invasion sequences. Used as the primary location for filming the intense Battle of Peleliu scenes with its rocky coastline.
- Queensland, Australia, Queensland – Additional battle and training sequences. Multiple Queensland locations were used for training camp scenes and supplementary battle filming.
- Melbourne, Australia, Melbourne – Post-battle hospital and recovery scenes. Melbourne served as a filming location for scenes depicting Doss's recovery and hospital experiences.