The movie “A Place Called Today” is a drama piece that hit the screens in 1972. It tells the story of racial tensions that stir up when a black lawyer takes a shot at becoming the mayor of a racially divided town. Let’s learn more about where and when this film was shot and who brought the characters to life.
Where it Filmed?
The filming process of “A Place Called Today” took place in Newark, New Jersey, USA. It was shot throughout the duration of October 4, 1971.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| J. Herbert Kerr Jr. | Randy Johnson |
| Lana Wood | Carolyn Schneider |
| Cheri Caffaro | Cindy Cartwright |
| Richard Smedley | Ron Carton |
| Peter Carew | Ben Atkinson |
| Woody Carter | Black Radical |
| Leo Tepp | Alexander Cartwright |
| Cucho Viera | White Radical |
| Howard Zeiden | Doug Gilmore |
| Humphrey Davis | John Higgins |
| George Fairley | Black Construction Worker |
| Byian Johnson | Little Boy |
| Mary Rio Lewis | Mrs. Johnson |
| Harry Reems | Construction Worker in Green Shirt (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
1. This drama film is directed and written by Don Schain.
2. The cast includes J. Herbert Kerr Jr., Lana Wood, and Cheri Caffaro, who played Randy Johnson, Carolyn Schneider, and Cindy Cartwright, respectively.
3. The runtime of the movie is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
4. The rhythmic background scores that accentuated the film’s tension were created by musician Robert G. Orpin.
5. The executive producer of this movie was Frank J. Desiderio.
6. The striking visuals were captured by the director of photography, R. Kent Evans.
7. Other members of the technical team include makeup artist Fern Buchner, hair stylist Lee Victor, and production manager Edward La Pidus.
8. The film was an offering from AVCO Embassy Pictures. This production house is also responsible for its distribution in the United States.
9. The content advisory for parents rates this movie as ‘M’ in Australia and ‘X’ in the United States.
10. There are plot elements dealing with murder, nudity, and racial tension.
11. The movie is also known as “バイオレンス・シティ/権力の炎” and “City in Fear” in Japan.
12. The movie’s taglines are “Fear Is Power!” and “You Want Your City — Fight For It!”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Newark, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.735657
- Longitude: -74.1723667
- Place ID: ChIJHQ6aMnBTwokRc-T-3CrcvOE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Newark, NJ, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
