“Bye Bye Braverman” is a movie from 1968, which tells the story of four Jewish intellectuals who carpool to attend the funeral of their old friend, Leslie Braverman. The movie, directed by Sidney Lumet, stars George Segal, Jack Warden and Joseph Wiseman. In this article, we will explore more about where the film was shot, who played which roles, and some interesting trivia about the film.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Bye Bye Braverman” took place in various locations in New York City. Some of these locations include Christopher Park, Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn, the intersection of West 11th Street & West 4th Street, Sheridan Square, and the intersection of East 54th Street & Sutton Place S, all in Manhattan. The filming started on May 25, 1967.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| George Segal | Morroe Rieff |
| Jack Warden | Barnet Weinstein |
| Joseph Wiseman | Felix Ottensteen |
| Sorrell Booke | Holly Levine |
| Jessica Walter | Inez Braverman |
| Phyllis Newman | Myra Mandelbaum |
| Zohra Lampert | Etta Rieff |
| Godfrey Cambridge | Taxi Driver |
| Alan King | The Rabbi |
| Anthony Holland | Max Ottenstein |
| Graham Jarvis | Man on Bus |
| Peter Gumeny | Man on Bus |
| Susan Wyler | Pilar |
| Martin Abrahams | Student at Basketball Game (uncredited) |
| Michel Loutchaninoff | Boy in Street / Park / Swing (uncredited) |
| Ira Waldinger | Boy Walking Across Lot (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Bye Bye Braverman” is a comedy and drama film lasting 94 minutes.
- The film was directed by Sidney Lumet and starred George Segal, Jack Warden and Joseph Wiseman.
- It presents a subplot revolving around the friends as they try to make it to Braverman’s funeral.
- The movie was produced by Warner Bros./Seven Arts and was released in several different languages across the globe.
- In a memorable scene, the Rabbi, played by Alan King, references living one’s life as James Bond. This line is followed by a shot of Joseph Wiseman, who played Dr. No in the first James Bond film.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Christopher Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.733637
- Longitude: -74.0021239
- Place ID: ChIJt1Tec5RZwokRWvxamY3LHME
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Christopher Park, 38-64 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.6128772
- Longitude: -73.9683934
- Place ID: ChIJ5zqveuhEwokRZT_xkLEau64
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: West 11th Street & West 4th Street, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.736195
- Longitude: -74.0035413
- Place ID: EjRXIDExdGggU3QgJiBXZXN0IDR0aCBTdHJlZXQsIE5ldyBZb3JrLCBOWSAxMDAxNCwgVVNBImYiZAoUChIJV0jaqZVZwokRPOglK9ficf4SFAoSCVdI2qmVWcKJETzoJSvX4nH-GhQKEgmtVB1MlFnCiRGHDnsHIv05rRoUChIJAeSpNpRZwokRgSRagHoheygiCg2e2UcYFav049M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: W 11th St & West 4th Street, New York, NY 10014, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Sheridan Square, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7332026
- Longitude: -74.0022824
- Place ID: ChIJq4CcipNZwokRDAWH1de7oaE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sheridan Square, New York, NY 10014, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: East 54th Street & Sutton Place S, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7554405
- Longitude: -73.9620865
- Place ID: EjBFIDU0dGggU3QgJiBTdXR0b24gUGwgUywgTmV3IFlvcmssIE5ZIDEwMDIyLCBVU0EiZiJkChQKEgm3Vorj4FjCiRFOT5VRyklgnRIUChIJt1aK4-BYwokRTk-VUcpJYJ0aFAoSCXNAZIHkWMKJERuPvRKM_VnDGhQKEglXIK_E4FjCiRGXEB0qOvKyxSIKDWXJShgV_0fq0w
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: E 54th St & Sutton Pl S, New York, NY 10022, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
