The movie “In the Cut” from 2003 is a mystery thriller, directed by Jane Campion and written by Campion and Susanna Moore. It’s set in New York City and follows a writing professor, Frannie Avery, who gets involved with a detective investigating a murder in her area. The movie stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Meg Ryan, and Michael Nuccio. This article delves into the locations where the film was produced and interesting facts about the movie’s production.
Where it Filmed?
“In the Cut” was primarily filmed in various locations in New York City. The filming sites included the Baby Doll Lounge on 34 White Street, the Lexington Avenue Subway Station exit on Uptown Bleecker Street, and the F train subway exit at Mcdonald Church Avenues in Brooklyn. Other locations were the George Washington Bridge and the Lower East Side in Manhattan. Filming took place from July 22, 2002, to September 2002.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jennifer Jason Leigh | Pauline |
| Meg Ryan | Frannie Avery |
| Dominick Aries | Attentive Husband |
| Susan Gardner | Perfect Wife |
| Sharrieff Pugh | Cornelius Webb |
| Nick Damici | Detective Ritchie Rodriguez |
| Heather Litteer | Angela Sands |
| Daniel T. Booth | Luther Wilker Red Turtle Bartender |
| Frank Harts | Frannie’s Student |
| Sebastian Sozzi | Frannie’s Student |
| Mark Ruffalo | Detective Giovanni A. Malloy |
| Patrice O’Neal | Hector (Baby Doll Bouncer) |
| Theo Kogan | Baby Doll Bartender |
| Sandy Vital | Baby Doll Dancer |
| Sharon Riggins | Baby Doll Dancer |
| Karen Riggins | Baby Doll Dancer |
| Nancy La Scala | Baby Doll Dancer |
| Ami Goodheart | Baby Doll Dancer |
| Michelle Hurst | Teacher at Frannie’s School |
| Sunrise Coigney | Frannie’s Young Mother |
| Hal Sherman | Forensic Detective |
| Dana Lubotsky | Laundry Room Murder Witness |
| Jacinto Taras Riddick | Detective in Precinct |
| James Firo | Detective Halloran |
| Cordell Clyde | Informer |
| Tim House | Baby Doll Bar Customer |
| Kevin Bacon | John Graham (uncredited) |
| Skippy D | Business Owner (uncredited) |
| Michelle DiBenedetti | Street Walker (uncredited) |
| Albert Elias | Detective (uncredited) |
| Angela Frye | Bride in Subway (uncredited) |
| Sein Gay | Patron #1 (uncredited) |
| Chad Gilkison | Gay Punk (uncredited) |
| Michael Ienna | Larry (uncredited) |
| Lou Martini Jr. | Sleazy Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Max Maxy | Coffee Clerk (uncredited) |
| Susan Trishel Monson | Subway Rider (uncredited) |
| Macc Plaise | Patron (uncredited) |
| Nikky Smedley | Frannie’s Cab Driver (uncredited) |
| Nicole Spruill | Girl at Bar (uncredited) |
| Max Yampolsky | Ice Skater (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
Aside from the main filming locations, another interesting fact about “In the Cut” is that it received one win and two nominations at the awards’ events. It also gathered a significant number of reviews, with 416 user reviews and 109 critic reviews. The cast was also verified as complete, featuring stars such as Pauline, played by Jennifer Jason Leigh, Frannie Avery, portrayed by Meg Ryan, and Frannie’s Young Father, acted by Michael Nuccio.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: The Baby Doll Lounge – 34 White Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7189145
- Longitude: -74.00456419999999
- Place ID: ChIJu08NnIpZwokRp3U6qBKDoV4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 34 White St, New York, NY 10013, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Uptown Bleecker Street, Lexington Avenue Subway Station exit, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.762824
- Longitude: -73.967562
- Place ID: ChIJG3uyYu9YwokRiBoV_TOGMDU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 59 St – Lexington Av Station, New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.8466066
- Longitude: -73.9275968
- Place ID: ChIJM4-Xexj0wokRuhAql-wMqEk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Washington Brg, New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
