The movie “Mercy” from 1995 is a crime drama based on the story of individuals who kidnap a renowned attorney’s daughter for ransom and revenge. The key roles in the film are played by John Rubinstein who portrayed Frank Kramer, Amber Kain as Ruby, and Sam Rockwell as Matty. In addition to the main plot, interesting backstage details and trivia about the film make it more intriguing for the audience.
Where it Filmed?
“Mercy” was filmed in the neighborhood of Queens in New York City, New York, USA. The film’s shooting schedule spanned from January 1995 to February 1995, taking place over a couple of months with various scenes captured in different locations within Queens.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| John Rubinstein | Frank Kramer |
| Amber Kain | Ruby |
| Sam Rockwell | Matty |
| Jane Lanier | Carol |
| Novella Nelson | Angela |
| Phillip Brock | Phil Kline |
| Rhea Silver-Smith | Nicole Kramer |
| Christopher J. Quinn | Joey |
| Kevin Joseph | Livingston |
| Mark Mullin | Mr. Funbags the Clown |
| Robert Shepard | Bartender |
| Rick Gomez | Peter |
| Maura Tierney | Simonet |
| Daniel J. Adkins | Wendall |
| Ajay Mehta | Taxi Driver |
| Judy Goldschmidt | Peters Girlfriend |
| Dell Maara | Brandis |
| Geo Smitty | Cleon |
| Joe Donahoe | Doorman |
| Anastasia King | Girl on Street |
| Billy Lux | FBI Agent #1 |
| James Doyle | FBI Agent #2 |
| Henry J. Morales | FBI Agent #3 |
| Michael Armstrong | Clown #2 |
| Jonah Falcon | Disgusting Drunk (uncredited) |
| Adam Lichtenstein | Pakistani Radio Cab Dispatcher (voice only) (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film runs for 1 hour and 25 minutes and is categorized as a crime drama.
- It was released on November 1, 1996, in the United States.
- The film is directed and written by Richard Shepard.
- Theme of revenge is central to the movie’s plot, with the kidnappers targeting the lawyer not just for money but to get back at him.
- The movie had a budget of an estimated $52,000.
- In addition to the USA, the film was also released in other countries like Germany, Greece, Spain, Portugal, and Japan with different titles such as “Scream for Mercy”, “Abnormal Abduction of N.Y Girls”, “Entführung ohne Gnade”, “Sin piedad”, and “I apagogi” respectively.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7282239
- Longitude: -73.7948516
- Place ID: ChIJK1kKR2lDwokRBXtcbIvRCUE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Queens, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
