Sunnyside, a drama and action film from 1979, is about a young street thug named Nick Martin, who decides to put an end to the violence in his neighbourhood. With director Timothy Galfas at the helm and a good performance from actors like Joey Travolta, John Lansing and Stacey Pickren, the movie gives you a brief tour of New York City during that time. In this article, we will explore the location where the movie was shot, get a rundown of the filming dates, and uncover interesting trivia and facts about the film.
Where it Filmed?
The movie Sunnyside was primarily filmed on Greenpoint Avenue in Queens, New York City. This location helped to capture the authentic feel of the urban setting that the film aimed to portray.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Joey Travolta | Nick Martin |
| John Lansing | Denny Martin |
| Stacey Pickren | Donna Rosario |
| Andrew Rubin | Eddie Reaper |
| Michael Tucci | Harry Cimoli |
| Talia Balsam | Ann Rosario |
| Chris Mulkey | Reggie Flynn |
| Joan Darling | Mrs. Martin |
| Richard Beauchamp | Hector |
| Heshimu Cumbuka | Ice |
| E. Lamont Johnson | Rage |
| Peter Kwong | Alvin |
| Eric Laneuville | Gearbox |
| Randy Martin | Randy |
| John Megna | B.B. |
| Thomas Rosales Jr. | Tommy |
| Frank Sivero | Dezi |
| Marlon Waters | Watty |
| John Alderson | Jack Flynn |
| Brenda Alexis | Rita |
| Herbert Braha | Rudy |
| David Byrd | Roy Reaper |
| Rebecca Enterline | Girl in Bible Class |
| Sebastian Charles Fazio | Sergeant Petrillo |
| George Garro | Mr. Rosario |
| Rod Haase | Carnival Operator |
| Jan Hill | Susan |
| Kathryn Jackson | Landlady |
| Tom Kakos | Young Man in Bible Class |
| Athan Karras | Christos |
| Peggy Mannix | Diane |
| James Mendenhall | Worker #2 |
| Frank Palermo | Frank |
| Frank Picard | Man in Bible Class |
| Gerald A. Ray | Worker #1 |
| Hank Ross | Earl |
| Bert Williams | Mr. Grogan |
| Phillip Mote | Street Punk |
| Daniel D. Halleck | (uncredited) |
| William Stetz | Bush (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was released on the 7th of February 1980 in Australia.
- The script for the movie was written by Jeff King, Robert Schaffel and Timothy Galfas.
- Amongst the star cast was Joey Travolta, who played the character Nick Martin, and John Lansing who portrayed Denny Martin.
- The film has an hour and 40 minutes runtime.
- The film was distributed by American International Pictures in the United States and ITC Film Distributors in the United Kingdom.
- It was rated R in Australia due to its action and dramatic themes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Greenpoint Avenue, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7345218
- Longitude: -73.9375768
- Place ID: Eh9HcmVlbnBvaW50IEF2ZSwgUXVlZW5zLCBOWSwgVVNBIi4qLAoUChIJeezQtTZZwokRIpXckglNwegSFAoSCStZCkdpQ8KJEQV7XGyL0QlB
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Greenpoint Ave, Queens, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
