The movie Brooklyn, released in 2015, is a story about an Irish immigrant in the 1950s who finds love in Brooklyn, New York but is torn between her old and new lives when her past resurfaces. The film features Saoirse Ronan, Hugh Gormley, and Brid Brennan in key roles. This article will touch upon where this movie was shot, the schedule of filming, and some intriguing trivia and facts.
Where it Filmed?
Brooklyn was filmed at a variety of locations. Some of these are Curracloe Beach, Ballinesker, and Enniscorthy, all three situated in County Wexford, Ireland. The film was also shot in the renowned Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York City, as well as in certain places in Canada, including Montreal, Quebec. The shoot took place from March to April in 2014.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Saoirse Ronan | Eilis |
| Brid Brennan | Miss Kelly |
| Maeve McGrath | Mary |
| Emma Lowe | Mrs Brady |
| Barbara Drennan | Shabby Woman |
| Gillian McCarthy | Timid Woman |
| Fiona Glascott | Rose Lacey |
| Jane Brennan | Mary Lacey |
| Eileen O’Higgins | Nancy |
| Eva Birthistle | Georgina |
| James Corscadden | Ship Waiter |
| Julie Walters | Mrs. Kehoe |
| Emily Bett Rickards | Patty |
| Eve Macklin | Diana |
| Nora-Jane Noone | Sheila |
| Mary O’Driscoll | Miss McAdam |
| Samantha Munro | Dorothy |
| Jane Wheeler | Bartocci Customer #1 |
| Jessica Paré | Miss Fortini |
| Adrien Benn | Diner Waiter |
| Jim Broadbent | Father Flood |
| Alain Goulem | Mr Rosenblum |
| Max Walker | Young Man |
| Jenn Murray | Dolores |
| Ellis Rockburn | Young Man at Dance |
| Emory Cohen | Tony |
| Erika Rosenbaum | Bartocci Customer #2 |
| Ellen David | Mrs Fiorello |
| Christian de la Cortina | Laurenzio |
| Paulino Nunes | Mr Fiorello |
| James DiGiacomo | Frankie Fiorello |
| Michael Zegen | Maurizio |
| Tadhg McMahon | Boy’s Father |
| Hudson Leblanc | Boy at City Hall |
| Paul Stewart | City Hall Official |
| Domhnall Gleeson | Jim Farrell |
| Niamh McCann | Maria |
| Denis Conway | Mr Brown |
| Karen Ardiff | Mrs Farrell |
| Gary Lydon | Mr Farrell |
| Áine Ní Mhuirí | Mrs Byrne |
| Mella Carron | Girl on Deck |
| Karen Belfo | Lady at the Cinema (uncredited) |
| Chantal Parent | Extra (uncredited) |
| François Pruneau | Irish Dancer (uncredited) |
| Nikky Smedley | Artie (uncredited) |
| Colm Tóibín | Man in Front of Eilis in Immigration Line (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
Brooklyn is a critically acclaimed film that ran for nearly two hours. It falls under the categories of drama and romance. The movie was released on 1st June 2016 under the guidance of the director, John Crowley. The storyline was penned by Nick Hornby and Colm Tóibín. It starred many renowned actors such as Eilis (Saoirse Ronan), Priest (Hugh Gormley), and Miss Kelly (Brid Brennan). The movie was nominated for 3 Oscars and won 38 other accolades, besides being nominated in 158 more categories.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Curracloe Beach, Ballinesker, County Wexford, Ireland
- Latitude: 52.38817719999999
- Longitude: -6.3621414
- Place ID: ChIJ3aiSZZEPaEgR-lUEwiPlCfw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Curracloe Beach, The Raven, Curracloe, Co. Wexford, Ireland
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
- Location Name: Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.5755438
- Longitude: -73.9707016
- Place ID: ChIJy3Wdl0hEwokReRGPPNxadFQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland
- Latitude: 52.5031703
- Longitude: -6.5731293
- Place ID: ChIJP18JtYAAaEgRMJExl6nHAAo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Ireland
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
- Location Name: Canada
- Latitude: 56.130366
- Longitude: -106.346771
- Place ID: ChIJ2WrMN9MDDUsRpY9Doiq3aJk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Canada
- Timezone: America/Regina
- Location Name: Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Latitude: 45.5018869
- Longitude: -73.56739189999999
- Place ID: ChIJDbdkHFQayUwR7-8fITgxTmU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Montreal, QC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
