Orphans is a movie that was released in 1987. It tells the story of two brothers, Treat and Philip, who have lived alone since childhood. The brothers’ lives take a turn when an older minor criminal moves in with them taking on a father figure role. Let’s find out where this film was shot, who played the characters, and some interesting facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of the Orphans movie took place in New York, USA. Particularly, the filming happened at Kaufman Astoria Studios, located at 3412 36th Street, Astoria, Queens, New York City. The filming dates ran from September 15, 1986, to December 16, 1986.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Albert Finney | Harold |
| Matthew Modine | Treat |
| Kevin Anderson | Phillip |
| John Kellogg | Barney |
| Anthony Heald | Man in Park |
| Novella Nelson | Mattie |
| Elizabeth Parrish | Rich Woman |
| B. Constance Barry | Lady in Crosswalk |
| Frank Ferrara | Cab Driver |
| Clifford Fearl | Doorman |
Trivia and Facts
- Alan J. Pakula is the director of the movie.
- The movie features Albert Finney as Harold, Matthew Modine as Treat, and Kevin Anderson as Philip.
- It’s interesting to know that Alan J. Pakula chose Matthew Modine to play Treat even though he initially thought there was only a 1 in 20 chance of Modine fitting the role. Modine won him over with his intimidating shaved head look and his ability to make him laugh during the discussion.
- The movie was featured in Fatal Attraction/The Principal/Orphans/Amazon Women on the Moon/In the Mood in 1987.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Kaufman Astoria Studios – 3412 36th Street, Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7571978
- Longitude: -73.92430150000001
- Place ID: ChIJz2u2SCVfwokRIVDRKWLKBDk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 34-12 36th St, Queens, NY 11106, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
