The movie ‘Cradle Will Rock’, made in 1999, is a true tale of art and politics in America in the 1930s. It focuses on a left-wing musical drama and the efforts to halt its production. The film stars notable actors Hank Azaria, Rubén Blades, and Joan Cusack among others, playing varied characters. The movie was written and directed by Tim Robbins.
Where it Filmed?
Cradle Will Rock’ was filmed in multiple locations across the United States. It was predominantly shot in New York City, especially in Webster Hall based at 125 East 11th Street, Greenwich Village, Manhattan. Beyond New York, other places in the USA were also chosen as filming sites. The filming period spanned from May 4, 1998, until August 31, 1998.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Hank Azaria | Marc Blitzstein |
| Rubén Blades | Diego Rivera |
| Joan Cusack | Hazel Huffman |
| John Cusack | Nelson Rockefeller |
| Cary Elwes | John Houseman |
| Philip Baker Hall | Gray Mathers |
| Cherry Jones | Hallie Flanagan |
| Angus Macfadyen | Orson Welles |
| Bill Murray | Tommy Crickshaw |
| Vanessa Redgrave | Countess Constance La Grange |
| Susan Sarandon | Margherita Sarfatti |
| Jamey Sheridan | John Adair |
| John Turturro | Aldo Silvano |
| Emily Watson | Olive Stanton |
| Bob Balaban | Harry Hopkins |
| Jack Black | Sid |
| Kyle Gass | Larry |
| Paul Giamatti | Carlo |
| Barnard Hughes | Frank Marvel |
| Barbara Sukowa | Sophie Silvano |
| Victoria Clark | Maxine Elliot’s – Dulce Fox |
| Erin Hill | Maxine Elliot’s – Sandra Mescal |
| Daniel Jenkins | Maxine Elliot’s – Will Geer |
| Timothy Jerome | Maxine Elliot’s – Bert Weston |
| Chris McKinney | Maxine Elliot’s – Canada Lee / Rev. Salvation |
| Henry Stram | Maxine Elliot’s – Hiram Sherman |
| Adele Robbins | Augusta Weissberger |
| Lee Arenberg | Abe Feder |
| Allan F. Nicholls | George Zorn |
| Rob Carlson | National guardsman |
| Alison Tatlock | Reporter |
| Dina Platias | Lucille Schly |
| Pamela D. Henry | Alma Dixon |
| Emma Smith Stevens | Stagehand |
| Steven Tyler | Lehman Engel |
| Charles Giordano | Accordion |
| Jeffrey Kievit | Trumpet |
| Kenneth Finn | Trombone |
| Kenneth Hitchcock | Clarinet |
| David D’Angelo | Alto saxophone |
| David Ratajczak | Percussion |
| Stephen Spinella | Federal Theatre – Donald O’Hara |
| Brenda Pressley | Federal Theatre – Rose |
| Brian Brophy | Federal Theatre – Pierre de Rohan |
| David Costabile | Federal Theatre – Beaver Man |
| Marla Schaffel | Federal Theatre – Beaver Woman |
| Dominic Cortese | Federal Theatre – Beaver Accordion Accompanist |
| John Carpenter | Power – William Randolph Hearst |
| Gretchen Mol | Marion Davies |
| Gil Robbins | Congressman Starnes |
| Harris Yulin | Chairman Martin Dies |
| Ned Bellamy | Paul Edwards |
| William Duell | Butler |
| Albert Macklin | Tailor |
| Scott Sowers | Reporter |
| Bobby Amore | Reporter |
| Lynn Cohen | Silvano – Mama |
| Dominic Chianese | Silvano – Papa |
| Peter Jacobson | Silvano – Uncle |
| Evan Katz | Silvano – Joey |
| Alysia Zucker | Silvano – Chance |
| Sarah Hyland | Silvano – Giovanna |
| Spanky McHugh | Vaudeville – Melvin |
| Todd Stockman | Vaudeville – Puppeteer |
| Patrick Husted | Vaudeville – Vaudeville Theatre Manager |
| Jay Green | Vaudeville – Plate Twirler |
| Carolyn West | Vaudeville – Assistant Plate Twirler |
| Steven Skybell | Blitzstein – Bertolt Brecht |
| Susan Heimbeinder | Blitzstein – Eva Blitzstein |
| Audra McDonald | Blitzstein – ‘Joe Worker’ Singer |
| Robert Ari | Blitzstein – Liberty Committee #1 |
| Michele Pawk | Blitzstein – Liberty Committee #2 |
| Gregg Edelman | Blitzstein – Dream Larry Foreman |
| Matthew Bennett | Blitzstein – Dream Cop |
| Brian Powell | Rockefeller Center – Aide |
| Jack Willis | Rockefeller Center – Lawyer |
| Gilbert Cruz | Rockefeller Center – Mendez |
| Robert Hirschfeld | Rockefeller Center – Sol |
| P.J. Brown | Rockefeller Center – Guard |
| Michael Rivkin | Rockefeller Center – Protester |
| Keira Naughton | Rockefeller Center – Protester |
| Taylor Stanley | Rockefeller Center – Claire |
| Tommy Allen | Rockefeller Center – Pete |
| Jeff Butcher | Rockefeller Center – Mendez Double |
| Sandy Hamilton | Rockefeller Center – Sol Double |
| Corina Katt Ayala | Diego – Frida Kahlo |
| Josie Whittlesey | Diego – Models |
| Sandra Lindquist | Diego – Models |
| Tamika Lamison | Diego – Models |
| Edward James Hyland | Opening – Worker in Theatre |
| Boris McGiver | Opening – Man on Street |
| Chris Bauer | VTA – Carpenter |
| Leonardo Cimino | VTA – Man in Line |
| Patti Tippo | VTA – Clerk |
| Carrie Preston | VTA – Administrator |
| Mary Robbins | VTA – Disgruntled Worker #1 |
| Susan Bruce | VTA – Disgruntled Worker #3 |
| Ian Bagg | VTA – Disgruntled Worker #4 |
| Tony Amendola | Riot – Carl Jasper |
| Craig DiFrancia | Banker |
| Marshall Factora | Striker |
| Dennis Karagovalis | Congressional Aide |
| Cinda Lawrence | VTA Worker |
| Marcia Lynn | Protester |
| Kimberly Manion | WPA Worker |
| Mark Mindek | Stilt Performer |
| Glenn Nocera | Man on the street |
| Jeff Patterson | Protestor |
| Alex Spencer | Audience Member #1 |
| Ben Van Bergen | WPA Worker 2 |
| Robert Aberdeen | Congressional Aide (uncredited) |
| Angelis Alexandris | Stagehand (uncredited) |
| Dar Billingham | Showgirl (uncredited) |
| Scott Charles Blamphin | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Ed Brown | Theatre Patron (uncredited) |
| Peter Fernandez | (uncredited) (voice) |
| Karen Lynn Gorney | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Jenni Graham | Protestor (uncredited) |
| Apollo GT | Theatre Audience (uncredited) |
| Darryl Reuben Hall | Theatre Patron (uncredited) |
| Julie Hansen | Protestor (uncredited) |
| Marianne Hettinger | Protestor (uncredited) |
| David LaRosa | Audience Attendee (uncredited) |
| Patrick Thomas McCarthy | Unemployed Man behind Emily Watson (uncredited) |
| Michael J. Meyers | Reporter (uncredited) |
| George F. Miller | Reporter #1 at Table in Court (uncredited) |
| Mike Muldoon | (uncredited) |
| Dan Paragon | Banker (uncredited) |
| Andy Redmond | Congressional Aide #1 (uncredited) |
| Tim Robbins | Voice On Film Reel (uncredited) (voice) |
| Rocco | Marcher (uncredited) |
| Franklin D. Roosevelt | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Wanda Sanders | Theatre Patron (uncredited) |
| Kevin Scullin | WPA Worker (uncredited) |
| Haile Selassie | Self (in pith helmet) (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| George Wilhelm | Theatre Patron (uncredited) |
| Stephanie Lynn Wilson | Demonstrator In Blu Dress With White Polka Dots (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was received well and bagged 5 wins and 7 nominations in various award ceremonies.
- Several well-known stars played key roles in this movie, such as: Hank Azaria as Marc Blitzstein, Rubén Blades as Diego Rivera, Joan Cusack as Hazel Huffman, and John Cusack as Nelson Rockefeller among others.
- The film runs for a total of 2 hours and 12 minutes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Webster Hall – 125 East 11th Street, Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7317691
- Longitude: -73.98911389999999
- Place ID: ChIJ_4hDUplZwokRCPjU6upODYY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 125 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: USA
- Latitude: 44.24236485
- Longitude: -119.8093025
- Place ID: ChIJCzYy5IS16lQRQrfeQ5K5Oxw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: United States
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
