This is a brief introduction to the movie “A Short History of Decay” released in 2014. Played by Bryan Greenberg, the movie revolves around a Brooklyn writer named Nathan Fisher who goes to see his sick parents in Florida. We explore the areas where this film was made, uncover who played which role, and offer interesting details about the film and its behind-the-scenes happenings.
Where it Filmed?
The production of “A Short History of Decay” primarily took place in two major locations in the United States. This includes Wilmington in North Carolina, and the bustling city of New York, New York.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Emmanuelle Chriqui | Erika Bryce |
| Bryan Greenberg | Nathan Fisher |
| Linda Lavin | Sandy Fisher |
| Kathleen Rose Perkins | Shelly |
| Harris Yulin | Bob Fisher |
| Nicholas Pryor | The Man in White |
| Rebecca Dayan | Alex |
| Nick Flynn | Nick Flynn |
| Benjamin King | Jack Fisher |
| Myke Holmes | Ken |
| Josh Cohen | Young Bob |
| Michael Cunningham | Michael Cunningham |
| Anthony Reynolds | Dr. Black |
| Henry Bazemore Jr. | Dr. Mattam |
| Barbara Weetman | Bartender |
| Michael Maren | Auto Service Manager |
| David Schifter | Law Firm Attorney |
| Shane Thompson | Grad Student |
| John Hockenberry | Right Wing Commentator |
| William Hutchings | Bar Patron |
| Jennifer Egan | Jennifer Egan |
| John Burnham Schwartz | John Burnham Schwartz |
| Dani Shapiro | Daughter in Hospital |
| Gary Shteyngart | Gary Shteyngart |
| Jacob Maren | Teen with iPad in Hospital |
| Eli Walker | Law Firm Attorney |
| Toni Henderson Mayers | Shopper |
| Brian Patrick Moize | Bartender |
| Joe Montanti | Grocery Shopper |
| Jonathan Edwards | Pool Waiter |
| Kerry Everett | Woman Lawyer |
| Kurt Andersen | Kurt Andersen |
| Alexia Stip | Little Girl With Doll |
| Jesse Sheidlower | Self |
| Elli Klein | Woman in Hospital |
| Britt Warren | Young Sandy |
| Horrace B. Shelton | Taxi Driver |
| Chuck Capen | Dying Man in Hospital |
| Mary Morris | Mary Morris |
| Jeff Hill | Hotel Guest / Poolgoer |
| Elissa Schappell | Self |
| Brian McClure Mayers | Shopper |
| Philip Gourevitch | Philip Gourevitch |
| Gerald Jackson | Corporate Executive |
| Christian McClure Mayers | Shopper |
| Sean Brian Mayers | Shopper |
| Tyler Alston | Orderly |
| Tad Friend | Tad Friend |
| Stephen Bowen | EMS / Paramedic |
| Joshua Henkin | Joshua Henkin |
| Marcia DeSanctis | Marcia DeSanctis |
| Jerry Smith | Tow Truck Driver |
| Darin Strauss | Darin Strauss |
| Elizabeth Pistolis | Nurse Theresa |
| Dottie Davis | Erika’s Friend / Paralegal |
| Roxanna Robinson | Roxanna Robinson |
| Joanna Manning | Molly Fisher |
| Simone White | Nurse |
| Sarah Benischek | Paralegal |
| Rebecca Harran | Grocery Shopper |
| Saeri Lee | EMT |
| Suzanne Nystrom | Woman in White |
| Andrew W. Ruth | Hipster |
| Roxanne Bush | Shopper / Couple |
| Victoria Fouch | Ashley Fisher |
| Britani Ballard | Hot Pool Girl (uncredited) |
| Alyssa Bauman | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Tom Gore | Shopper (uncredited) |
| J.D. Morgan Jr. | (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Linda Lavin and Harris Yulin played married couple Sandy Fisher and Bob Fisher. This was not their first time portraying a married couple. They had previously starred as Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan in Broadway’s “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Linda Lavin was nominated for a Tony Award for this role.
- The movie falls under the genres of Comedy and Drama, and lasts for a duration of approximately 94 minutes.
- Emmanuelle Chriqui, Bryan Greenberg, and Linda Lavin had main roles in the movie. Emmanuelle Chriqui played Erika Bryce, while Bryan Greenberg acted as Nathan Fisher. Linda Lavin took on the role of Sandy Fisher.
- The movie was directed by Michael Maren, who also wrote the script.
- “A Short History of Decay” was received fairly well by critics, boasting an average critic review score of 8 and garnering 10 user reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 34.2103894
- Longitude: -77.8868117
- Place ID: ChIJ1a7rDaL1qYkRMjAJhDhJZl4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Wilmington, NC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- 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
