The movie “Restaurant” is a drama released in 1999 in Japan. It showcases the ambitions and dreams of young waiters at a popular New Jersey restaurant who aspire to become actors or get involved in the arts. The film stars actors such as Adrien Brody, Elise Neal, and David Moscow.
Where it Filmed?
Principal photography for the film was carried out in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA. The specific locations included the Hoboken PATH Station at 40 Hudson Place. Filming took place from May 5, 1997, to June 2, 1997.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Adrien Brody | Chris Calloway |
| Elise Neal | Jeanine |
| David Moscow | Reggae |
| Catherine Kellner | Nancy |
| Malcolm-Jamal Warner | Steven |
| John Carroll Lynch | John English |
| Jesse L. Martin | Quincy |
| Vonte Sweet | Marcus |
| Michael Stoyanov | Ethan |
| Elon Gold | Kurt |
| Lori Heuring | Donna |
| Lauryn Hill | Leslie |
| H.M. Coakley | Club Announcer |
| Roger Anthony | Sanchez |
| Gwendolyn Bailey | Erica |
| Tai Bennett | Anthony |
| Gwendolyn Bessette | Woman at McClure’s |
| Matthew Black | Waiter |
| Ivan Bodley | Bass Player |
| Jeff Bond | Drunken Frat Boy |
| Damien Bosco | Wedding Guest |
| Karey Butterworth | Girl at Bar |
| Robert Capelli Jr. | Mike D’Amato |
| Ken Elston | Waiter |
| Nicholas Giordano | Frank |
| Siena Goines | Carol |
| Katie Hammel | Maid of Honor |
| David Horton | Restaurant Patron |
| Jennifer Jiles | Upscale patron’s wife |
| Lord Kayson | Drug Dealer Chaos |
| Joey Napoli | Frat Guy |
| Rachel Zients | Woman at McClure’s |
| Geneva Carr | Funeral Guest (uncredited) |
| Bill Golodner | Party Goer (uncredited) |
| Zoe Hunter | Theatregoer (uncredited) |
| Rod Maiorano | Happy Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Shana Stein | Margaret (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film “Restaurant” was released on July 24, 1999, in Japan and is approximately 1 hour and 47 minutes in duration.
- The movie takes an in-depth look into the lives of waiters in a New Jersey restaurant, focusing on their dreams of entering the arts.
- Eric Bross directed the film while Tom Cudworth penned the script.
- Movie stars include Adrien Brody, Elise Neal, David Moscow among many others with 1 win & 1 nomination in the awards category.
- The film was shot in real locations in Hoboken, New Jersey, and the whole shooting was completed in less than a month (from May 5, 1997 – Jun 2, 1997).
- One interesting tidbit is that the restaurant used in the film is now The Madison Bar & Grill.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Hoboken PATH Station – 40 Hudson Place, Hoboken, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.73573349999999
- Longitude: -74.0289648
- Place ID: ChIJnQqw2wxZwokRNnnjkkg9Lw0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1 Hudson Pl, Hoboken, NJ 07030, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Hoboken, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.7439905
- Longitude: -74.0323626
- Place ID: ChIJ0TMVjWBXwokRh783EWrKtkQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hoboken, NJ, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
