Birth (2004) Filming Locations and Cast Details

The 2004 film “Birth” is a drama and fantasy sensation starring Nicole Kidman and Cameron Bright, directed by Jonathan Glazer. It tells the story of a young boy who tries to persuade a woman that he is her dead husband reincarnated. Filming took place at several locations in New York and this section will provide details about those sites, the roles of the actors and behind-the-scene insights.

Where it Filmed?

Filming of the movie, “Birth” took place at various locations in New York, USA. Specifically, the locations were 1136 Fifth Avenue, Brightwaters, Central Park, Park Avenue, all in Manhattan, New York City, as well as in West Bay Shore, Long Island. The movie begun filming on the 11th of February 2003.

Cast Details

Trivia and Facts

• The film, “Birdy”, released in 1984, was shot in different areas such as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, California, and New Jersey.
• Matthew Modine and Nicolas Cage were casted in the leading roles. Modine played a war vet called Birdy who’s troubled, and Cage represented Al, his physically injured buddy.
• Although portrayed in Philadelphia, most parts of the film were shot in Northern California. The hospital scenes took place at Agnews State Hospital, California.
• Birdy and Al’s train scenes were actually filmed in Philadelphia, specifically, 46th Street Station.
• The scenes at the ‘Atlantic City’ fair were actually filmed in New Jersey, on the Wildwood Boardwalk.
• The ‘Atlantic City’ jail scenes were shot at House of Correction, State Road, Philadelphia.

Geo Location Details

• Location Name: 1136 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
  • Latitude: 40.7869137
  • Longitude: -73.9561648
  • Place ID: ChIJEeZ0c6FYwokR5DSZ6q03CJ8
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: 1136 5th Ave, New York, NY 10128, USA
  • Timezone: America/New_York
• Location Name: Brightwaters, Long Island, New York, USA
  • Latitude: 40.7209321
  • Longitude: -73.2673399
  • Place ID: ChIJrfe5VJAy6IkRmCClfmr7V9Y
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: Brightwaters, NY, USA
  • Timezone: America/New_York
• Location Name: Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
  • Latitude: 40.7987763
  • Longitude: -73.9537202
  • Place ID: ChIJ6XWMiRn2wokROZOJYqrTD4k
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: Central Pk N, New York, NY, USA
  • Timezone: America/New_York
• Location Name: Park Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
  • Latitude: 40.7987299
  • Longitude: -73.9435034
  • Place ID: EhtQYXJrIEF2ZSwgTmV3IFlvcmssIE5ZLCBVU0EiLiosChQKEgnVnxQkZLfCiRHZnRTUyWVgHhIUChIJYeZuBI9YwokRjMDs_IEyCwo
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: Park Ave, New York, NY, USA
  • Timezone: America/New_York
• Location Name: West Bay Shore, Long Island, New York, USA
  • Latitude: 40.70871020000001
  • Longitude: -73.28122929999999
  • Place ID: ChIJfbIEZqEy6IkRpcU1r4pOGLA
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: West Bay Shore, NY, USA
  • Timezone: America/New_York