This is an overview of the movie “Charm” which was released in 2012. The film, directed by Ashley Cahill and starring Rebecca Dayan, Jennifer Murray, and James DeBello, is a comedy/crime genre. This segment provides details on where the movie was shot, who participated in the filmmaking and other interesting behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Charm” was filmed entirely in New York City, USA. The exact filming dates have not been provided, but the film was officially released on January 23, 2013, in France. Being shot in the city, it captures its unique character and settings.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Rebecca Dayan | Sofia |
| Jennifer Murray | Alex |
| James DeBello | Carl |
| Steve Carrieri | Vince |
| Dominic Ciccodicola | Bob |
| Ashley Cahill | Malcolm |
| Brie Welch | Sarah |
| Elizabeth Gray | Maggie |
| Jake Hoffman | Fleischer (Gun Salesman) |
| James Thompson | Candidate Gold |
| Isabel Lodge | Geri |
| Emilie Baltz | Olivia |
| Aris Blevins | Cinema Patron |
| Edward Schiff | Uncle Teddy |
| Don Yanan | Step Dad |
| Karen Teliha | Mom |
| Gregory Fishbein | Doctor Brass |
| Kirsten Dunst | Self |
| Isabelle McNally | Opening Victim |
| Alex Barad | Texting Man |
| Chelsea Leyland | Attempted Rape Victim |
| Bianca Alatorre | Countryside Girl |
| Brett A. Snodgrass | Countryside Man |
| Amandine Thomas | Deb (Geri’s Friend) |
| Christopher Shumaker | Vegetarian Bum |
| Julia Stratmann | Female Warehouse Victim |
| Dustin Helgeson | Male Warehouse Victim |
| Nicole Simone | Fleischer’s Girl |
| Nora Tabori | Drowned Bathtub Girl |
| Emily Mazur | Emily |
| James Mauldin | Angry Bar Fly |
| Michael Rucker | Pistol-Whipped Hipster |
| Kyra Vogt | Wheelchair Woman |
| Andrew Lane | Carjacking Victim |
| Bill Powers | Balloon Girls’ Dad |
| Gigi Powers | Balloon Girl #1 |
| Kit Keenan | Balloon Girl #2 |
| Ryan Jackson-Healy | Ryan |
| Rachel Fleischer | Reporter (voice) |
| Holly Hayden | Unsung Murder Victim |
| Alexandre Bahrami | Unsung Murder Victim |
| Melissa Coughlin | Unsung Murder Victim |
| Shane McAvoy | Unsung Murder Victim |
| Adam Bailey | Unsung Murder Victim |
| David Zonca | Unsung Murder Victim |
| Jazzy De Lisser | Unsung Murder Victim |
| Indi Lewin | Unsung Murder Victim |
| Richard Wyndham | Unsung Murder Victim |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is known for being an ‘ultra low budget’ thriller and black comedy.
- The lead actor – Malcolm who portrays a New Yorker, gets tired of his gentrified, tepid, and antiseptic surroundings and decides to initiate a crime wave.
- The film’s aim with the crime wave was to decrease the real estate value and usher in bohemians, artists, and a rise in creativity, inspired by the alluring past of the 1970s and 80s.
- Interestingly, despite Malcolm’s efforts, nobody pays attention, creating a humorously ironic situation.
- The movie, also known as “Random Acts of Violence” pays homage to the film Psycho (1960) in one of its sequences.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
