The movie “Author! Author!” was shot in 1982. The film is a comedy-drama featuring characters like playwright Ivan Travalian who is played by Al Pacino, Alice Detroit and Gloria Travalian, played by Dyan Cannon and Tuesday Weld respectively. The story revolves around the production of Ivan’s play on Broadway and his life off-stage. This article will give you more insight into where this entertaining movie was shot and some interesting facts about it.
Where it Filmed?
The film scenes were mainly shot in the United States. The specific filming locations include 193 Waverly Place and West 10th Street, Central Park West and West 88th Street, both on Manhattan, New York City. Other locations include Gloucester, Massachusetts and Grove Street, and Stonewall Place, Manhattan. The filming took place between November 2, 1981, and February 4, 1982.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Al Pacino | Ivan Travalian |
| Dyan Cannon | Alice Detroit |
| Tuesday Weld | Gloria Travalian |
| Bob Dishy | Morris Finestein |
| Bob Elliott | Patrick Dicker |
| Ray Goulding | Jackie Dicker |
| Eric Gurry | Igor |
| B.J. Barie | Spike |
| Ari Meyers | Debbie |
| Benjamin H. Carlin | Geraldo |
| Alan King | Kreplich |
| Ken Sylk | Roger Slessinger |
| James Tolkan | Lt. Glass |
| Tony Munafo | Officer Kapinsky |
| Reuben Singer | Oliver Cromwell |
| Cosmo Allegretti | Fippsy Fippininni |
| Kevin McClarnon | Ted Brawn |
| Lori Tan Chinn | Mrs. Woo |
| Richard Belzer | Seth Shapiro |
| Andre Gregory | J.J. |
| Judy Graubart | Miss Knoph |
| Jamie Tirelli | Second Taxi Driver |
| Frederic Kimball | Larry Kotzwinkle |
| Yudie Bank | Complete Stranger |
| Denny Dillon | Young Woman |
| James Harder | Doorman |
| Margo Winkler | Millie |
| James Shaw | Eddie |
| Orlando Dole | Pimp |
| Jean-Pierre Stewart | French Student |
| Doris Gramovot | Waitress |
| Rachael Horovitz | Young Lady |
| Matthew Horovitz | Drug Dealer |
| Julia Reardon | Girl Scout |
| Adam Winkler | Bystander |
| Florence Anglin | Bag Lady |
| Christal Kim | Grunella |
| Chet Carlin | Newspaper Vendor |
| Antone Pagán | Doorman at Sardi’s |
| Matteo Cafiso | (uncredited) |
| Rudy Jones | Dog Walker (uncredited) |
| Ruby Payne | Woman in Restaurant (uncredited) |
| Margaret Richey | New York Kid (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The actress Dyan Cannon was first offered the part of Gloria Travalian in the film but she refused since she believed she had played a similar role before. Later, she was assigned the character Alice Detroit.
- Due to a continuity error, Ivan’s hairstyle drastically changes after his meeting with Alice. He later resurfaces with his old hairstyle in the next scene.
- The film directed by Arthur Hiller, was featured in “Dyan Cannon/Dr. Ruth Westheimer (1982)”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: 193 Waverly Place and West 10th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7348627
- Longitude: -74.0013387
- Place ID: ChIJQZP5L5RZwokRg_jtnCVLxh4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 193 Waverly Pl, New York, NY 10014, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Grove Street and Stonewall Place, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7338227
- Longitude: -74.0013831
- Place ID: EjBTdG9uZXdhbGwgUGwgJiBHcm92ZSBTdCwgTmV3IFlvcmssIE5ZIDEwMDE0LCBVU0EiZiJkChQKEglnSZoQlFnCiRGkZVfJ2duK-RIUChIJZ0maEJRZwokRpGVXydnbivkaFAoSCdVjohKUWcKJEVTk7uCmPcYzGhQKEgmjCB18k1nCiREU4I2JKLhtiiIKDfN8RxgV-Ujk0w
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Stonewall Pl & Grove St, New York, NY 10014, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: NYU – Washington Square East and Waverly Place, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7344892
- Longitude: -74.0013876
- Place ID: ChIJWTmVnJZZwokRysM7pOnVToo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Waverly Pl, New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Subway, Central Park West and West 88th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7866036
- Longitude: -73.9683914
- Place ID: EjNDZW50cmFsIFBhcmsgVyAmIFcgODh0aCBTdCwgTmV3IFlvcmssIE5ZIDEwMDI0LCBVU0EiZiJkChQKEgmlDOt1m1jCiRFYSbfXv6HSuBIUChIJpQzrdZtYwokRWEm317-h0rgaFAoSCRVUc8GaWMKJEXBuE–adVJGGhQKEgn1fOt5g1jCiRFB7eUjiOHZjSIKDbSKTxgVtlHp0w
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Central Park W & W 88th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
