The movie ‘Chappaquiddick’ is a biography and drama, released in the USA on April 6, 2018. It tells the story of Ted Kennedy and his role in the fatal car accident in 1969 that claimed the life of a young campaign strategist named Mary Jo Kopechne. The film, directed by John Curran, features stars like Jason Clarke, Kate Mara, and Ed Helms playing the roles of Ted Kennedy, Mary Jo Kopechne, and Joseph Gargan respectively.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting for ‘Chappaquiddick’ took place in multiple locations. It was filmed in Ipswich, Newburyport, and Rowley, all in Massachusetts, USA. Some parts were also shot at Baja Film Studios, located on Rosarito Beach, Baja California, Mexico, and also on Chappaquiddick Island, Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jason Clarke | Ted Kennedy |
| Kate Mara | Mary Jo Kopechne |
| Ed Helms | Joseph Gargan |
| Bruce Dern | Joseph Kennedy |
| Jim Gaffigan | Paul Markham |
| Olivia Thirlby | Rachel |
| Clancy Brown | Robert McNamara |
| Taylor Nichols | Ted Sorensen |
| John Fiore | Chief Arena |
| Lexie Roth | Nance |
| Angela Hope Smith | Maryellen |
| Vince Tycer | David Burke |
| Victor Warren | Stephen Smith |
| Barry Press | Burke Marshall |
| Beth Petrou | Ann Gargan |
| Andria Blackman | Joan Kennedy |
| Donald Watson | Dr. Watt |
| Walter Driscoll | Dr. Mills |
| Tim Jackson | Joseph Kopechne |
| Ed Peed | Eugene Frieh |
| Bill Humphreys | James Reston |
| Gary Tanguay | TV Interviewer |
| Diana Boudreau | Police Secretary |
| Alison Wachtler | Female Reporter |
| Tony Viveiros | Floor Producer |
| Sean Patrick Hopkins | Ross Richards |
| Tamara Hickey | Marilyn Richards |
| Alexander Platt | Stan Moore |
| Nancy O’Brien | Neighbor |
| Tom O’Brien | Neighbor’s Husband |
| A.J. Accardi | Hotel Clerk |
| Theresa Curran | Cantor |
| Michele Proude | Vicki |
| Michael Fennimore | Chief of Staff |
| George Capaccio | Doctor |
| Dustin Tucker | Senatorial Aide |
| Jack Harte | Reporter #1 |
| Bob Jaffe | Reporter #2 |
| Brian Currie | Reporter #3 |
| Paul Pape | Dick Drayne (voice) |
| Jake Head | James Smith (voice) |
| Chris Edgerly | Edmund Dinis (voice) |
| Wally Wingert | Newscaster (voice) |
| Piotr Michael | Newscaster (voice) |
| Bill Mootos | Older Reporter |
| Jody Ebling | Ethel Kennedy |
| Holt Murray | Mr. Samuels |
| Sawyer Murray | Donnie |
| Rick Malone | Steele Cronie |
| Rick Hamilton | Ferry Captain |
| Caleb Enos | Deck Hand |
| Paul Taft | Photographer |
| David Callanan | Charles Tretter |
| Thomas Whitestone | Organist |
| Patrick Sheehan | Lawyer |
| Jeff Savage | Lawyer |
| Tom Briody | Lawyer |
| David Lucas | Lawyer |
| Ed O’Keefe | Priest |
| Thomas Brogan | Edgartown Policeman |
| Robert Burke | Admin Worker |
| Charles Mathison | Admin Worker |
| Luke Nelson | Admin Worker |
| Robert Tremouille | Admin Worker |
| Skye Gladstone | Dike House Inhabitant |
| Timothy Canady | Security Agent |
| Patrick Parhiala | Security Agent |
| Whitney Cass | Security Agent |
| Robert Conley | Security Agent |
| Ralph Bennett | Fire Truck Driver |
| Nathan Bruckler | Tow Truck Driver |
| Camille Faman | Female Employee |
| Carrie Ann Quinn | RMV Attendant |
| Anji Bemben | Hair Person (2008) |
| Liz Bernstrom | Make Up Person (2008) |
| John Consigli | Senate TV Crew |
| Yasmin Sabrah | Senate TV Crew |
| David Lones | Senate TV Crew |
| Mark Cronin | Senate TV Crew |
| Jim Crandall | Senate TV Crew |
| Sheryl Faye | Hyannis Post News Crew |
| Lauren Feeney | Hyannis Post News Crew |
| Thomas Koen | Hyannis Post News Crew |
| Charlie Weston | Hyannis Post News Crew |
| Jason Allocco | Hyannis Post News Crew |
| Marinko Radakovic | Hyannis Post News Crew |
| Joseph Hunt | Hyannis Post News Crew |
| Paul Dever | Hyannis Post News Crew |
| Neil Armstrong | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Jacqueline Astbury | Mourner (uncredited) |
| Michael Balzano III | US Senator (uncredited) |
| Paul Bellefeuille | Dike House Resident (uncredited) |
| David S. Bookbinder | Mourner (uncredited) |
| John J. Burke | Lawyer (uncredited) |
| Joe Cali | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Jesse Christensen | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Rob DiNinni | Reporter #4 (uncredited) |
| Stephan F Feeley | Funeral guest / mourner (uncredited) |
| Vinny Fraumeni | Cameraman |
| Mourner (uncredited) | |
| Susan Garfield | Senate Staffer (uncredited) |
| John Hawe | Stephen Sorenson (uncredited) |
| John F. Kennedy | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Bobby Kenney | Investigative News Reporter (uncredited) |
| Dov Kling-Levine | Protester / Local (uncredited) |
| James L. Leite | Senatorial Staff (uncredited) |
| Sigrid Lium | Senate Staffer (uncredited) |
| Ilena Love | Courthouse Patron (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Malcolm | News Photographer (uncredited) |
| Joel-Michael Martin | Senate Aide (uncredited) |
| Jamie Mazareas | Senate Staffer (uncredited) |
| Steven Mulcahy Jr. | Plymouth Pennsylvania Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Jason Mulcahy | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Matthew O’Donnell | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Anthony Pelton | Plymouth Pennsylvania Police Officer / Massachusetts State Police Officer / Capital Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Bill Porter | Investigative News Reporter (uncredited) |
| Nathan Porter | Senate Staff (uncredited) |
| Anne Reardon | Mourner (uncredited) |
| Paul Redmond | Wait Staff (uncredited) |
| Harold Rudolph | Funeral attendee (uncredited) |
| John Sarnie | Mourner (uncredited) |
| Sandra Jack Shaw | Courthouse Patron / Funeral Party (uncredited) |
| Marie Turcotte | Molly (uncredited) |
| Kimberly Mae Waller | Funeral Guest (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Directed by John Curran.
- The script was written by Taylor Allen and Andrew Logan.
- Jason Clarke played the role of Ted Kennedy.
- Kate Mara appeared as Mary Jo Kopechne.
- Ed Helms portrayed Joseph Gargan.
- Bruce Dern, Jim Gaffigan, Olivia Thirlby, Clancy Brown, and Taylor Nichols were also part of the cast.
- The movie bagged 7 award nominations.
- It has received reviews from 161 Users and 110 Critics.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.6791832
- Longitude: -70.8411558
- Place ID: ChIJZ-94CzUf44kRs3TAAnkOM1g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ipswich, MA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.8125913
- Longitude: -70.87727509999999
- Place ID: ChIJ26iurAnh4okRkFTEh3h5CFU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Newburyport, MA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Rowley, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.7167483
- Longitude: -70.8787277
- Place ID: ChIJbTKfHBsc44kRFxHi0SKkKn8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rowley, MA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Baja Film Studios, Rosarito Beach, Baja California, Mexico
- Latitude: 32.2858527
- Longitude: -117.0353651
- Place ID: ChIJJ81bf1Qu2YARpdemXrnG8Jk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Baja Film Studios, Carr. Transpeninsular, 22710 B.C., Mexico
- Timezone: America/Tijuana
- Location Name: Chappaquiddick Island, Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 41.3804981
- Longitude: -70.645473
- Place ID: ChIJOxU0AIkl5YkRQ7y05Pwt1_U
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
