Smart People is a 2008 comedy drama movie that tells the story of a depressed English teacher coming to terms with his wife’s death. Directed by Noam Murro and starred by well-known actors such as Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Thomas Haden Church, this movie excites viewers with its unexpected twists and turns. The following sections cover the locations where the movie was filmed and some interesting facts about the production.
Where it Filmed?
Smart People has been filmed in various locations across Pennsylvania, USA. Here is a quick rundown of the main filming locations:
The movie started filming on the 6th of November, 2006.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dennis Quaid | Lawrence Wetherhold |
| Sarah Jessica Parker | Janet Hartigan |
| Thomas Haden Church | Chuck Wetherhold |
| Ashton Holmes | James Wetherhold |
| Christine Lahti | Nancy |
| Camille Mana | Missy |
| David Denman | William |
| Don Wadsworth | Hadley |
| Robert Haley | Roth |
| Patrick Sebes | Curtis |
| Kevin James Doyle | Rodney |
| Iva Jean Saraceni | Volunteer |
| Richard John Walters | Parking Lot Attendant |
| Scott A. Martin | Weller |
| Jane Mowder | Knight |
| Adam Kroloff | Talbot |
| Patrick Jordan | Waiter |
| Amanda Jane Cooper | Brooke |
| Kiley Caughey | Linsey |
| Christy Harst | Waitress |
| Rick Warner | Bloomberg |
| Zilda Alvez | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Tony Amen | Dining Patron (uncredited) |
| Elysia Annacini | Professor (uncredited) |
| Stephanie Bankosh | Airport Patron (uncredited) |
| Aaron Bernard | Pool Shark (uncredited) |
| Neil Booker | Doctor (uncredited) |
| Will Guffey | Student (uncredited) |
| John W. Iwanonkiw | Diner Guest (uncredited) |
| William Kania | Traveler at Luggage Pick-up (uncredited) |
| Herrick Martin | Doctor (uncredited) |
| Benjamin Jeran McGinn | Student (uncredited) |
| Jason Menz | Diner Patron (uncredited) |
| Jackson Nunn | Club Scene: Dining (uncredited) |
| Joe Pawlenko | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Jon Yu | Student (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Smart People” was released on the 11th of April, 2008 in the USA.
- Famed for both its comedy and drama, the movie runs for 1 hour and 35 minutes.
- Noam Murro is the director of the movie while Mark Poirier contributed as the writer.
- Apart from Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Thomas Haden Church, the movie also features Elliot Page, Ashton Holmes, Christine Lahti, Camille Mana, David Denman, Don Wadsworth, Robert Haley, Patrick Sebes, Kevin James Doyle, and Paul Huber.
- The movie has been nominated for 3 awards in its lifetime.
- 127 users and 101 critics have reviewed the film.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Carnegie Mellon University – 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Latitude: 40.4432027
- Longitude: -79.9428499
- Place ID: ChIJn5pnWB_yNIgR9NrEH0ZrcYg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5000 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Latitude: 40.44062479999999
- Longitude: -79.9958864
- Place ID: ChIJA4UGSG_xNIgRNBuiWqEV-Y0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Allegheny General Hospital – 320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Latitude: 40.4569171
- Longitude: -80.00331229999999
- Place ID: ChIJc3z20fDzNIgRPbDIzCjRrp4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: South Graham Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Latitude: 40.4592772
- Longitude: -79.9367612
- Place ID: ChIJo2qlrmzyNIgRRd0Kykqas2c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: S Graham St, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Latitude: 40.44402789999999
- Longitude: -79.9605375
- Place ID: ChIJH_Fa2SvyNIgRD60jDbYZ4VI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
