The movie Analyze This, released in 1999, speaks of the locations it was filmed at and the characters each actor portrayed. We gain more interesting insights and facts about its production. Directed by Harold Ramis, the movie stars Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow, and others, offering a touch of humor backed with exciting behind-the-scenes details.
Where it Filmed?
Filming for Analyze This occurred at various places. They include Greenwich Studios in Miami, Florida; Little Italy in Manhattan, New York City; Sing Sing Penitentiary in Ossining, New York; Bal Harbour in Florida; and Jersey City, New Jersey. The filming started on May 11, 1998, and ended on July 25, 1998.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Robert De Niro | Paul Vitti |
| Billy Crystal | Dr. Ben Sobel |
| Lisa Kudrow | Laura MacNamara Sobel |
| Chazz Palminteri | Primo Sidone |
| Bart Tangredi | Young Vitti Sr. |
| Michael Straka | Young Dominic Manetta |
| Joe Viterelli | Jelly |
| Molly Shannon | Caroline |
| Max Casella | Nicky Shivers |
| Frank Pietrangolare | Tuna |
| Kyle Sabihy | Michael Sobel |
| Bill Macy | Dr. Isaac Sobel |
| Rebecca Schull | Dorothy Sobel |
| Pat Cooper | Salvatore Masiello |
| Leo Rossi | Carlo Mangano |
| Aasif Mandvi | Dr. Shulman |
| Neil Pepe | Carl |
| Tony Darrow | Moony |
| Ian Marioles | Soundman |
| Vince Cecere | Tino |
| Jimmie Ray Weeks | FBI Agent Steadman |
| William Hill | FBI Agent Provano |
| Ira Wheeler | Scott MacNamara |
| Luce Ennis | Belinda MacNamara |
| Elizabeth Bracco | Marie Vitti |
| Gina Gallagher | Theresa Vitti |
| Francesca Mari | Anna Vitti |
| Mickey Bruno | Miami Soldier |
| Dave Corey | Miami Hall Guard |
| Fred Workman | Justice of the Peace |
| Daniel W. Barringer | Dream Sequence Gunman |
| Drew Eliot | Priest at Funeral |
| Grace DeSena | Tommy Angels’ Widow |
| New York Joe Catalfumo | Exuberant Mourner |
| Michael Guarino Jr. | Stevie Beef |
| Michael Harkins | Paretti’s Family |
| Paula Raflo | Paretti’s Family |
| Ondine Harris | Paretti’s Family |
| Matthew Vega | Paretti’s Family |
| Clem Caserta | Handsome Jack |
| Tony Ray Rossi | Potatoes |
| Judith Kahan | Elaine Felton |
| Ted Neustadt | Rabbi |
| Pasquale Cajano | Joe Baldassare |
| Gene Ruffini | Frankie Zello |
| Alfred Sauchelli Jr. | Mo-Mo |
| Tony DiBenedetto | Johnny ‘Bigs’ |
| Frank Aquilino | Eddie ‘Cokes’ |
| Tony Bennett | Tony Bennett |
| Albert Anastasia | Self (archiveFootage) |
| Joseph Bonanno | Self (archiveFootage) |
| Frank Costello | Self (archiveFootage) |
| Albert Gallo | Self (archiveFootage) |
| Joe Gallo | Self (archiveFootage) |
| Larry Gallo | Self (archiveFootage) |
| Carlo Gambino | Self (archiveFootage) |
| Vito Genovese | Self (archiveFootage) |
| Kenny Alfonso | Car Chase Driver (uncredited) |
| Tracie Bruce | Bikini Girl (uncredited) |
| Phillip V. Caruso | Wedding Photographer (uncredited) |
| Anthony Caso | Johnny Angel (uncredited) |
| Neal A. Corl | Mafia Bodyguard (uncredited) |
| Richard D’Alessandro | Gangster (uncredited) |
| Trish Dempsey | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| Tony Devon | Bobby Angel (uncredited) |
| Benim Foster | SWAT Team Leader (uncredited) |
| Russell Gibson | Mafio Capo (uncredited) |
| Joseph Hardin | Man in Commercial (uncredited) |
| James Morricone | Wise Guy (uncredited) |
| Michael Rothberger | Soldier (uncredited) |
| Anthony Russo | Mafia Bodyguard (uncredited) |
| Paul Scannapieco | Freddie the Fruitman (uncredited) |
| Vinny Vella | Mobster at meeting (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The plot of the movie revolves around mobster Paul Vitti (Robert De Niro) pairing up once again with psychiatrist Dr. Sobel (Billy Crystal) through a staged mental breakdown.
- The sequel, Analyze That, was also released in 2002 and includes shooting locations in New York and New Jersey.
- Scenes from Sing Sing prison are authentic, but for the interior scenes, a different location was used – Riker’s Island, in the East River of New York.
- Several scenes were also filmed in Montclair, New Jersey in Wayside Place; Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey – the setting for Todd Haynes’s melodrama 2002, Far From Heaven.
- While attempting to maintain an everyday job, Paul Vitti works in different locations including a car showroom at Audi Forum NYC and Gallaghers Steakhouse in the Theatre District.
- The movie also penned down scenes in Manhattan’s diamond district, Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village, and Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Greenwich Studios – 12100 Ivan Tors Boulevard, Miami, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.8285049
- Longitude: -80.1869486
- Place ID: ChIJ8eO-6JWz2YgR24sFdSPkugI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5700 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33137, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Little Italy, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7191413
- Longitude: -73.9973273
- Place ID: ChIJ730FRYhZwokRhLS7n5Ybz54
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Little Italy, New York, NY 10013, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Bal Harbour, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.8917613
- Longitude: -80.1269896
- Place ID: ChIJ33v5_WGt2YgRjAJfhI1lknk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bal Harbour, FL 33154, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.7177545
- Longitude: -74.0431435
- Place ID: ChIJ3a-_JdJQwokR2SXNohPwSQI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Jersey City, NJ, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
