Made in 1999, ‘Giving It Up’ is a charming movie that falls under the genres of comedy and romance. The storyline of the film revolves around a New York adman attempting to understand and cure his so-called sex addiction to win the respectful love of a woman. The movie is enhanced by the talents of Mark Feuerstein, Amy Redford, and Dabney Coleman among others. Beyond the movie plot and characters, we shall also explore fascinating facets of where the film was shot and notable trivia and facts linked to it.
Where it Filmed?
Giving It Up’ was filmed in the lively city of New York, providing a perfect backdrop for the unfolding story. It’s not just the location, even the timing was significant. The filming dates can be traced back to June 23, 1997, adding a late 90s charm to the movie setting. The minutiae of the filming location contributes greatly to the appeal of the movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mark Feuerstein | Ralph Gagante |
| Amy Redford | Elizabeth Brenner |
| Dabney Coleman | Johnathan Gallant |
| Ben Weber | Peter McGrath |
| James Toback | Dr. Hubbins |
| Ali Larter | Amber |
| James Lesure | Kevin |
| Callie Thorne | Rex |
| Annabel Rivera | Monica |
| Sara Moon | Debra (Sex Addict) |
| Bill Dawes | Pick-Up Man (Sex Addict) |
| John Hanshe | Victor (Sex Addict) |
| Jeannene Orofino | Red Headed (Sex Addict) |
| Jack Merrill | Joseph |
| Steven Ogg | Andre (Fashion Photographer) |
| John Doman | Ralph Gigante Sr. |
| Linda Thorson | Marlene Gigante |
| Lucille Patton | Grandma Ruthie |
| David Little | Poppy |
| Rosemary McNamara | Nana |
| Justin Zaremby | 12yr old Ralph |
| John Nisler | 8yr old Ralph |
| Meredith Deane | Cousin Gina |
| Sara Stone | Jillian |
| Jeff Donnelly | Jeff |
| Erica Smith | Jennifer |
| Jordana Eisenstein | Sexy Office Girl |
| Cara Jedell | Secretary |
| Sara Schmidt | Vomitgirl |
| Megan Gray | Wondercamp Assistant |
| Jeremy Reich | Boy Wondercamper |
| Paulette Santiago | Girl Wondercamper |
| Oren Stevens | Spartan Condom Client |
| Bill Tragos | Spartan Condom Head Client |
| Toni D’Antonio | Dago Chick |
| Joseph Direnzo | Dago Dude |
| Vaughn Lowery | Pedestrian |
| Rich Bernstein | Man on bench |
| David Horton | Guy on Date |
| Jennifer Warfel | Receptionist |
Trivia and Facts
- Despite her image on the movie poster, Ali Larter has only a brief presence in the movie with just two scenes.
- The famous actress appears for the first time only after 50 minutes into the movie’s runtime.
- After her initial appearance, her character makes a brief appearance in the next scene.
- However, throughout the movie, there are several commercials featuring images of her character, Amber.
Geo Location Details
- 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
