The movie “37” is a dramatic representation of the 1964 murder of Kitty Genovese in Kew Gardens, Queens, where 37 witnesses did nothing to intervene. Directed by Puk Grasten, the film features Samira Wiley, Michael Potts, and Maria Dizzia among the leading cast. It offers a glimpse into the backstory and interesting facts related to the making of the movie.
Where it Filmed?
“37” was filmed entirely in New York, USA. The specific dates for filming are not provided. The film does its best to capture the essence of the city in 1964, the year the real-life incident took place.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Samira Wiley | Joyce Smith |
| Michael Potts | Archibald Smith |
| Maria Dizzia | Mary Cunningham |
| Jamie Harrold | Bob Cunningham |
| Thomas Kopache | George Bernstein |
| Lucy Martin | Florel Bernstein |
| Adrian Martinez | Gonzales |
| Evan Fine | Billy Cunningham |
| Sophia Lillis | Debbie Bernstein |
| Marquise Gary | Troy Smith |
| Christina Brucato | Kitty Genovese |
| Lynne McCollough | Dorothy |
| Sawyer Nunes | Mark Cunningham |
| Nancy Ozelli | Mowbray Sister |
| Virginia Robinson | Mowbray Sister |
| Don Puglisi | Sam |
| Owen Tanzer | Teen Boy |
| Sophia Anne Caruso | Lisa |
| Mckayla Twiggs | Girl Scout |
| Elisa London | Sam’s Mother |
| Hugh Borsilli | Teen Boy |
| Mario Israel | Winston Moseley |
| Amanda Jones | Hannah |
| Franklin Kavaler | Old Neighbor |
| Booch O’Connell | School Girl #1 |
| Jane Shearin | School Girl #2 |
Trivia and Facts
- An interesting connection among the cast members of this movie is that Samira Wiley, Maria Dizzia, and Christina Brucato all previously starred in the popular television series, “Orange Is the New Black”. Wiley was a main cast member who played the role of Poussey, Dizzia had a recurring role as Polly, and Brucato portrayed a younger version of the character Lolly in one episode.
- This movie is said to be a remake of another movie also named “37”, which was released in 2013.
- The film’s runtime is approximately 85 minutes, makes for a relatively short viewing.
- This film has several certification ratings across the globe, but it is not rated in the United States.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
