Death to Smoochy, a captivating movie from 2002 that falls under the categories of comedy and crime. The film, which was released in the USA on March 29, 2002, was directed by Danny DeVito and written by Adam Resnick. It’s well-liked for its memorable cast, featuring Robin Williams, Edward Norton, and Catherine Keener. This article will discover more about the locations used for filming, behind-the-scenes trivia, and exciting facts.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in diverse locations. These included various settings across Ontario, Canada such as Toronto and Hamilton. One of the notable sites was the famous Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. Additionally, parts of the movie were captured in the bustling Times Square, on 42nd Street in Manhattan, New York City, USA. The filming process took place between January 17, 2001, and May 11, 2001.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Robin Williams | Rainbow Randolph |
| Edward Norton | Sheldon Mopes / Smoochy the Rhino |
| Catherine Keener | Nora Wells |
| Danny DeVito | Burke Bennett |
| Jon Stewart | Marion Frank Stokes |
| Pam Ferris | Tommy Cotter |
| Danny Woodburn | Angelo Pike |
| Michael Rispoli | Spinner Dunn |
| Harvey Fierstein | Merv Green |
| Vincent Schiavelli | Buggy Ding Dong |
| Craig Eldridge | Husband |
| Judy White | Wife |
| Tim MacMenamin | Danny |
| Bruce McFee | Roy |
| Glen Cross | Jimmy |
| Bill Lake | Bartender |
| Nick Taylor | Henry the Thug |
| Tracey Walter | Ben Franks |
| Louis Giambalvo | Sonny Gordon |
| Colin Moult | Rhinette / Krinkle Kid #1 |
| Nikolai Tichtchenko | Rhinette / Krinkle Kid #2 |
| Martin Klebba | Rhinette / Krinkle Kid #3 |
| Tonya Reneé Banks | Rhinette / Krinkle Kid #4 |
| Philip Craig | Senator |
| Natasha Kinne | Smoochy’s Secretary |
| Richard Hamilton | Old Vagrant |
| Shawn Byfield | Rickets |
| Todd Graff | Skip Kleinman |
| Melissa DiMarco | Tara |
| Dan Duran | Hunter |
| Michael Copeman | Reporter #1 |
| James Carroll | Reporter #2 |
| Suzanne Leonard Feliz | Reporter #4 |
| Thomas Lyons | Reporter #5 |
| Angela Bullock | Reporter #6 |
| Robert M. Sussman | Reporter #7 |
| George Blumenthal | Reporter #8 |
| Matthew Arkin | Save the Rhino Man |
| Hugo Jansuzian | Hispanic Dad |
| Silvia Rojas | Hispanic Mom |
| Mario Andres Torres | Hispanic Boy |
| Sabrina Jansuzian | Hispanic Girl |
| John ‘Cha Cha’ Ciarcia | Autograph Man |
| Adam Bryant | Man in Crowd #2 |
| Richard Ziman | Man in Crowd #3 |
| Frank Anello | NYPD |
| Samantha Cordero | Little Girl |
| Peter Keleghan | News Anchor |
| Rothaford Gray | Ellis |
| Gerry Quigley | Ian |
| James Binkley | Cop #1 |
| Dylan Roberts | Stagehand |
| Vito Rezza | Lead Cop |
| Lou Cantres | Little Girl’s Dad |
| John Cleland | John |
| Lauren Flanigan | Opera Diva |
| Cara Wakelin | Princess |
| Ted Kavouris | Candy Seller |
| Tony Ashmore | New Yorker on the Street (uncredited) |
| Ty Copeman | Car and Driver (uncredited) |
| Antonio Cordero | Rainbow Randolph Friend (uncredited) |
| Jonah Falcon | Man (uncredited) |
| Frank Falcone | Man in crowd (uncredited) |
| Katie Finneran | Woman in Crowd (uncredited) |
| Edie Inksetter | Molly (uncredited) |
| Greg Korin | Smoochy Fan (uncredited) |
| Peter Kosaka | Takeshi Yamashita (uncredited) |
| Danny LeGare | Newsstand Clerk (uncredited) |
| Richard D. Leko | Smoochy Land Band Member (Purple & White Monkey Keyboard Player) (uncredited) |
| Peter Loung | Blue (uncredited) |
| Darian Mark | Child (uncredited) |
| Robert Mauzell | Security Guard at Methadone Clinic (uncredited) |
| Felicia Peluso | Woman in Park with Baby Carriage (uncredited) |
| Martin Pfefferkorn | Meth Addict at Clinic (uncredited) |
| Robert Prosky | Network Chairman (uncredited) |
| Michael Sercerchi | Michael (uncredited) |
| Marc Yarrish | Street Vendor (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The runtime of the movie is 1 hour and 49 minutes.
- The main character, Sheldon Mopes (played by Edward Norton) is also known as Smoochy the Rhino.
- Robin Williams played Rainbow Randolph, who was a kids’ show host disgraced and fired from his position.
- Danny DeVito, apart from directing the movie, also played the role of Burke Bennett.
- The movie received 2 nominations for awards.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.653226
- Longitude: -79.3831843
- Place ID: ChIJpTvG15DL1IkRd8S0KlBVNTI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Toronto, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 51.253775
- Longitude: -85.3232139
- Place ID: ChIJrxNRX7IFzkwRCR5iKVZC-HA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ontario, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Times Square, 42nd Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7567004
- Longitude: -73.9877448
- Place ID: ChIJ3SCduVRYwokRu89SUng5fVg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 217 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
