This is a simple introduction to the film “Café Society”, released in 2016. It tells the story of a young man from the Bronx who moves to Hollywood in the 1930s and indulges in a complicated romantic affair. It’s a light-hearted comedy-drama directed by Woody Allen, featuring Steve Carell, Sheryl Lee, and Todd Weeks among others.
Where it Filmed?
Café Society was shot across a number of locations. These include Pasadena and Los Feliz in California, along with several places in New York like New York City, Bow Bridge in Central Park, Manhattan, and Brooklyn. Filming started on the 17th of August, 2015.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Steve Carell | Phil Stern |
| Sheryl Lee | Karen Stern |
| Todd Weeks | Oscar |
| Paul Schackman | Al |
| Jodi Carlisle | Maid |
| Jeannie Berlin | Rose |
| Ken Stott | Marty |
| Richard Portnow | Walt |
| Jesse Eisenberg | Bobby |
| Sari Lennick | Evelyn |
| Stephen Kunken | Leonard |
| Laurel Griggs | Evelyn’s Daughter |
| Corey Stoll | Ben |
| Saul Stein | Ben’s Hood |
| Gabriel Millman | Ben’s Hood |
| Craig Walker | Ben’s Hood |
| Anna Camp | Candy |
| Kristen Stewart | Vonnie |
| John Doumanian | Bartender |
| Don Stark | Sol |
| Gregg Binkley | Mike |
| Anthony DiMaria | Howard |
| Parker Posey | Rad |
| Paul Schneider | Steve |
| Shae D’lyn | Carlotta |
| Steve Routman | School Principal |
| William H. Burns | Policeman |
| Tyler Reid | Young Ben |
| Lev Gorn | Eddie |
| Walter Benavides | Tony |
| Steve Rosen | Louis |
| Kaili Vernoff | Fur Lady |
| Douglas McGrath | Norman |
| David Pittu | Roger |
| Taylor Carr | Rosalind |
| Lauren Susan | Mrs. Rhinebeck |
| Maurice Sonnenberg | Count Van Goren |
| Elissa Piszel | Countess Van Goren |
| Paul Radki | Tom Price |
| Jayne Moore | Linda Ray Harmon |
| Blake Lively | Veronica |
| Brendan Burke | Joe |
| Raymond Franza | Joe’s Kidnapper |
| Michael Elian | Joe’s Kidnapper |
| Kat Edmonson | Les Tropiques Singer |
| Rob Ashkenas | Buddy Winslow Fain |
| Pedro Chomnalez | Norton Lockerbee |
| Kaylyn Sanchez | Cherry Grace |
| Paul Hummel | Mr. Remsen |
| Cecelia Riddett | Mrs. Remsen |
| Stephen DeRosa | Maître d’ |
| Armen Garo | Marvin |
| Sebastian Tillinger | Craig Bennett |
| Bettina Bilger | Gloria Bennett |
| Tom Kemp | Man at Bar |
| Tony Sirico | Vito |
| Nick Plakias | Father Brolian |
| Max Adler | Walt (uncredited) |
| Woody Allen | Narrator (uncredited) (voice) |
| Magi Avila | Service Lady (uncredited) |
| Penelope Bailey | Mrs. Diamondstein (uncredited) |
| Olivia Baseman | Tootsie (uncredited) |
| Sean Bennett | Steve (uncredited) |
| James Thomas Bligh | Cop #1 (uncredited) |
| Christine J. Carlson | Socialite (uncredited) |
| Bryan Carter | Drummer (uncredited) |
| Richard R. Corapi | Hollywood Movie Producer (uncredited) |
| Estefania Crespo | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Lynne Alana Delaney | Socialite (uncredited) |
| Kenneth Edelson | Night Club Guest (uncredited) |
| Scott Eliasoph | Judge (uncredited) |
| Neil Fleischer | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Tess Frazer | Phil’s Secretary (uncredited) |
| Steve Garfanti | Bookie (uncredited) |
| Vince Giordano | Bass Player at Club (uncredited) |
| Jamie Marie Hannigan | NYE Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Rosemary Howard | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Katrine Hoyt | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Remi Pann Irene | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Vivian Kalinov | Party Goer (uncredited) |
| Jennifer Keane | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Kyle Knauf | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Karyna Kudzina | Mrs. Weber (uncredited) |
| James Levanas | Tennis Player (uncredited) |
| Fran Lieu | New York Socialite (uncredited) |
| Courtney Ann Luther | Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Joe Mancini | Dead Mobster (uncredited) |
| Elizabeth Mateer | New Year’s Eve Dancer (uncredited) |
| Tommy McInnis | Barber Shop Guy (uncredited) |
| John McLaughlin | Mexican Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Vinny Raniolo | Guitar Player at Club (uncredited) |
| Kate Rappoport | Tennis Player (uncredited) |
| Kelly Rohrbach | Woman (uncredited) |
| Maggie Ronck | NYE Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Alexandra Santini | NYE Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Vin Scialla | Musician at Club (uncredited) |
| Mark Shane | Piano Player at Club (uncredited) |
| Nancy Ellen Shore | New York Socialite (uncredited) |
| Janet Stanwood | Hollywood Socialite (uncredited) |
| Joseph Lyle Taylor | Nat (uncredited) |
| Levi Tinker | Grauman’s Chinese Theatre Doorman (uncredited) |
| Nadia Tumanova | Grauman’s Guest (uncredited) |
| Lynne Valley | El Quijote Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Marian Volk | Phil’s Secretary (uncredited) |
| Tom Waters | Movie Producer (uncredited) |
| William Henderson White | Fred (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The movie, despite its light-hearted tone, delves into complicated human emotions and social systems. Steve Carell, Sheryl Lee, and Todd Weeks brought the characters to life with their performances. The film earned a total of 8 nominations, gripping the attention of both critics and viewers alike. Its depiction of 1930s Hollywood and Bronx, NYC, was made possible by the careful selection of shooting locations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1119002
- Longitude: -118.287462
- Place ID: ChIJGyZkVaXAwoARiDm7dQXpd_s
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: New York City, 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
- Location Name: Bow Bridge, Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7757544
- Longitude: -73.97177839999999
- Place ID: ChIJiR6aeI1YwokRkCNO-e1lQfs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bow Bridge, Central Park, Bow Bridge, New York, NY 10024, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.6781784
- Longitude: -73.9441579
- Place ID: ChIJCSF8lBZEwokRhngABHRcdoI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
