The movie under review is “Little Murders,” a comedy-crime film released in 1971. The film focuses on the lead character, Alfred Chamberlain (played by Elliott Gould), who is trying to navigate through life in New York City during the 1970s. He encounters a series of chaotic experiences during one summer while getting to know his girlfriend, Patsy Newquist’s family. The film explores how Alfred and the people around him interact with the tumultuous environment they find themselves in. This piece will reveal where the movie was shot, the timeline of the filming, and some behind-the-scenes trivia and fascinating facts.
Where it Filmed?
“Little Murders” was filmed at three different locations in New York City, and New York state. These included Brooklyn Boro Hall Court, CBS Studio 52 both in New York City, and finally, The Concord Hotel, situated at Kiamesha Lake, in New York. The filming process began on April 13, 1970, and ended on June 12, 1970.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Elliott Gould | Alfred Chamberlain |
| Marcia Rodd | Patsy Newquist |
| Vincent Gardenia | Carol Newquist |
| Elizabeth Wilson | Marge Newquist |
| Jon Korkes | Kenny Newquist |
| John Randolph | Mr. Chamberlain |
| Doris Roberts | Mrs. Chamberlain |
| Lou Jacobi | Judge Stern |
| Donald Sutherland | Rev. Dupas |
| Alan Arkin | Lieutenant Practice |
| Martin Kove | Checkpoint Police Officer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Little Murders” is a movie adaptation of a play written by Jules Feiffer. The film was directed by Alan Arkin and featured a star-studded cast, including Elliott Gould, Marcia Rodd, and Vincent Gardenia.
- The film, which is a dark comedy, revolves around Alfred Chamberlain’s (played by Elliott Gould) experiences during his life in New York City in the 70s. He is plagued by issues like urban violence, obscene phone calls, rusty water pipes, electrical blackouts, paranoia, and racial conflict.
- Despite its comedic tilt, the film takes a serious tone as it explores complex issues like social pressure, boredom, love, and sexual appeasement.
- Renowned French director, Jean Renoir, praised the film, stating in his letter to Alan Arkin that “this film will never be forgotten”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: CBS Studio 52, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7644056
- Longitude: -73.9837194
- Place ID: ChIJ6bEw5VdYwokRsf3cixifLVM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 254 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: The Concord Hotel, Kiamesha Lake, New York, USA
- Latitude: 41.6793635
- Longitude: -74.6566292
- Place ID: ChIJqR2hdQC53IkR7X9AVnBrawY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 219 Concord Rd, Kiamesha Lake, NY 12751, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
