The movie “Can She Bake a Cherry Pie?” is a comedy and romance that was made in 1983. This film features the characters of Zee played by Karen Black, and Eli, played by Michael Emil. This article gives more details about where the film was shot, who played the various roles, interesting facts about the movie, and what happened behind the scenes during filming.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed at several locations in New York City, especially in Manhattan. Some filming spots include the Upper West Side, the American Museum of Natural History, and Central Park West. The filming took place from early to late in 1982.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael Emil | Eli |
| Karen Black | Zee |
| Michael Margotta | Larry |
| Martin Harvey Friedberg | Mort |
| Frances Fisher | Louise |
| Anna Raviv | Young Woman At Cafe |
| Robert Hallak | Young Man At Cafe |
| Paul Williams | Zee’s Husband |
| Robert Schwimmer | Zee’s Pianist |
| Madeline Silver | Eli’s Ex-Wife |
| Ariela Nicole | Eli’s Daughter |
| Nicolo Ritolo | Hansom Cab Driver |
| Sandra Timpani | Eli’s Office Worker |
| Danielle Bates | Eli’s Office Worker |
| Eva Vita | Eli’s Office Worker |
| Larry David | Mort’s Friend At Cafe |
| Kyly Sicher | Cafe Waitress |
| Charlene Greco | Cafe Waitress |
| Arnon Milchan | Customer at Cafe |
| Carol Kane | Customer At Cafe |
| Jan Herrero | Customer At Cafe |
| Richard Cox | Customer At Cafe |
| Meir Teper | Customer At Cafe |
| Jonathan Feldman | Customer At Cafe |
| Geraldine Baron | Customer At Cafe |
| Orson Welles | Orson Welles (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- A character in the film is seen reading the book “In Praise of the Sensitive Man and Other Essays” (1976) by Anaïs Nin, who was a great admirer of the work of the film’s director, Henry Jaglom.
- The movie is featured in the documentary “Who Is Henry Jaglom?” made in 1995.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7870106
- Longitude: -73.9753676
- Place ID: ChIJ1bsw-4JYwokRbMTfRoskJl4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Upper West Side, New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Upper West Side, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7870106
- Longitude: -73.9753676
- Place ID: ChIJ1bsw-4JYwokRbMTfRoskJl4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Upper West Side, New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7830603
- Longitude: -73.9712488
- Place ID: ChIJYeZuBI9YwokRjMDs_IEyCwo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7813241
- Longitude: -73.9739882
- Place ID: ChIJCXoPsPRYwokRsV1MYnKBfaI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 200 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Central Park West, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7811022
- Longitude: -73.9724322
- Place ID: ChIJFVRzwZpYwokRcG4T75p1UkY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Central Park W, New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
