“Anna” is a movie from 1987 which tells the story of an ageing Czech actress trying to relaunch her career in New York city, and a young girl she mentors. The movie, which was shot in various locations in New York and New Jersey, was directed by Yurek Bogayevicz and featured performances from Sally Kirkland, Robert Fields, and Paulina Porizkova. This article highlights interesting details about the movie’s filming locations, as well as notable trivia and facts.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in a number of locations which include Mahwah in New Jersey, USA, and Chelsea Hotel in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. Other shots were taken at Montauk Theatre on 715 Main Avenue in Passaic, New Jersey, USA as well as at Chelsea Hotel on 222 West 23rd Street, Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. The filming spanned from September 8, 1986, through October of the same year.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sally Kirkland | Anna |
| Robert Fields | Daniel |
| Paulina Porizkova | Krystyna |
| Gibby Brand | Director #1 |
| John Robert Tillotson | Director #2 |
| Julianne Gilliam | Woman Author |
| Joe Aufiery | Stage Manager |
| Lance Davis | Assistant #1 |
| Deirdre O’Connell | Assistant #2 |
| Ruth Maleczech | Woman #1 / Woman Named Gloria |
| Holly Villaire | Woman #2 / Woman with Bird |
| Shirl Bernheim | Woman #3 / Woman in White Veil |
| Renée Coleman | Woman #4 / Woman in Bonnet |
| Jordana Levine | Woman #6 / Woman in Turban |
| Rosalie Traina | Woman #7 / Woman in Gold |
| Maggie Wagner | Actress D |
| Charles Randall | Agent |
| Mimi Weddell | Agent’s Secretary |
| Larry Pine | Baskin |
| Lola Pashalinski | Producer |
| Stefan Schnabel | Professor |
| Steven Gilborn | Tonda |
| Rand Stone | George |
| Geena Goodwin | Daniel’s Mother |
| David R. Ellis | Daniel’s Father |
| Brian Kohn | Jonathan |
| Caroline Aaron | Interviewer |
| Vasek Simek | Czech Demonstrator #1 |
| Paul Leski | Czech Demonstrator #2 |
| Larry Attile | Czech Demonstrator #3 |
| Sofia Coppola | Noodle |
| Ireneusz Bogajewicz | violonist neighbor who plays a duet in apartment when Kristina is there first (uncredited) |
| Zladislaw Marczynski | double bass neighbor who plays a duet in apartment when Kristina is there first (uncredited) |
| Theo Mayes | Dancing dishwasher (uncredited) |
| Nina Port | Dancing dishwasher (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie “Anna” was released on November 28, 1987 in USA.
- It is a drama film with a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes.
- The central story involves Anna, a Czech movie star, trying to rebuild her career in New York where she mentors a young girl who becomes a screen star.
- Yurek Bogayevicz directed the movie and also wrote the script together with Agnieszka Holland.
- The film garnered an Oscar nomination and received a number of other awards and nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Montauk Theatre – 715 Main Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.8623772
- Longitude: -74.1281858
- Place ID: ChIJu3RxSdL-wokRMXvSw-KaMI8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 715 Main Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Chelsea Hotel – 222 West 23rd Street, Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7443341
- Longitude: -73.9968729
- Place ID: ChIJZ2_TLytZwokR03K2GtOG9h8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 222 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
