The movie talked about here is “Freeheld” which was screened in 2015. This film illustrates the tale of New Jersey police lieutenant Laurel Hester and her registered domestic partner’s battle for Hester’s pension benefits after her terminal cancer diagnosis. The main roles have been brought to life by Julianne Moore (Laurel Hester), Elliot Page (as Stacie Andree), and Michael Shannon amongst others. Below we will discuss where it was shot and there will be some fun facts about the movie as well as some backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
“Freeheld” was primarily shot in the USA. The specific locations were the Town of North Hempstead, Town Hall at 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, as well as Rye, New York and New York City itself. It is worth mentioning USA as an overall filming site too.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Julianne Moore | Laurel Hester |
| Michael Shannon | Dane Wells |
| Steve Carell | Steven Goldstein |
| Luke Grimes | Todd Belkin |
| Gabriel Luna | Quesada |
| Skipp Sudduth | Chief Reynolds |
| Josh Charles | Bryan Kelder |
| Kevin O’Rourke | Dan Wickery |
| Tom McGowan | William Johnson |
| William Sadler | Peter Santucci |
| Dennis Boutsikaris | Pat Gerrity |
| Adam LeFevre | Don Bennett |
| Jeannine Kaspar | Margaret |
| Mary Birdsong | Carol Andree |
| Kelly Deadmon | Lynda Hester |
| Traci Hovel | Hannah |
| Julie Reiber | Cat |
| Mina Sundwall | Maya Kelder |
| Sahr Ngaujah | Father John |
| Stink Fisher | Jake |
| Karl Jacob | Jeeter |
| Portia Reiners | Christy Miller |
| Jess Jacobs | Stacie’s Team Member |
| Suzanne Savoy | Town Clerk |
| Tom Place | Driver of Jeep |
| Robbie Tann | First Thug |
| Mary Joy | Estelle the Realtor |
| Oliver Solomon | Security Guard |
| Henny Russell | Dr. Sarah Tonner |
| Susan Merson | Harriet |
| Jessica Pressman | TV Reporter |
| Joe Diomede | Derrick |
| Dane B. Wells | Honor Guard |
| Joseph Basile | Thug Posse Member 3 (uncredited) |
| Rachelle Beinart | Christine – Gaston’s Girlfriend (uncredited) |
| Michael R. Bollentin | Mourner (uncredited) |
| Roger Brenner | Neighbor (uncredited) |
| Marmee Regine Cosico | Gay Club Goer (uncredited) |
| Scott Eliasoph | Protester (uncredited) |
| Theodore John Forsi | Ocean City Detective (uncredited) |
| Matt Giroveanu | New Jersey State Policeman (uncredited) |
| Justine S. Harrison | Maggie (uncredited) |
| Rosemary Howard | Protestor (uncredited) |
| Samantha Kelly | Protestor (uncredited) |
| Ice Aysun Leidl | Stacie’s Teammate (uncredited) |
| Inna Muratova | Paradise Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Paul Nielsen | Ocean Co. Detective (uncredited) |
| Ron Rivera | Mechanic (uncredited) |
| Chris Skeries | Protester (uncredited) |
| Guy Sparks | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Matthew Syrett | Honor Guard (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is a Biography and Drama which runs for 1 hour and 43 minutes.
- The movie was officially released in Italy on November 05, 2015.
- It was directed by Peter Sollett and the script was written by Ron Nyswaner.
- The performances of Julianne Moore, Elliot Page, and Michael Shannon graced this movie.
- The film caught enough attention to win 1 award and it was nominated for 10 others.
- Reviews for this movie were a mix, it garnered reviews from 40 users and 146 critics.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Town of North Hempstead, Town Hall – 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.79574909999999
- Longitude: -73.6984452
- Place ID: ChIJ_9Owtv-IwokRtzCKxCfrDxg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 220 Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Rye, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.9806535
- Longitude: -73.68373989999999
- Place ID: ChIJqc-LP9GQwokRkGdeHlzosZw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rye, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Manhasset, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7978787
- Longitude: -73.6995749
- Place ID: ChIJQcszC_SIwokRdKiJ7t3l3Dg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Manhasset, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- 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
- Location Name: USA
- Latitude: 44.24236485
- Longitude: -119.8093025
- Place ID: ChIJCzYy5IS16lQRQrfeQ5K5Oxw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: United States
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
