The movie ‘Fading Gigolo’ is a comedy-romance film that was released in 2013. It is about the character Fioravante, who turns professional Don Juan to support his friend Murray, who is out of cash. As the story progresses, they find themselves in a mix of love and money. The film was directed and written by John Turturro, who also acted in it, along with Woody Allen and Vanessa Paradis.
Where it Filmed?
Fading Gigolo’ was primarily shot in various locations in New York City, New York, USA. Some places where filming took place include Park Avenue and Prospect Park in Manhattan, a carousel in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, and a bookshop called Westsider Rare & Used Books on Broadway. The filming was done during a couple of months from October 2012 to December 7, 2012.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| John Turturro | Fioravante |
| Woody Allen | Murray |
| Vanessa Paradis | Avigal |
| Liev Schreiber | Dovi |
| Sharon Stone | Dr. Parker |
| Sofía Vergara | Selima |
| Abe Altman | First Rabbi |
| Michael Badalucco | Burly Driver |
| Bob Balaban | Sol |
| M’Barka Ben Taleb | Mimou |
| Teddy Bergman | Yossi |
| Max Casella | Guy at Counter |
| Loan Chabanol | Loan |
| Isaiah Clifton | Cyrus |
| Jade Dixon | Cee Cee |
| Hilma Falkowski | Lunching Lady |
| Sol Frieder | Ancient Rabbi |
| Aubrey Joseph | Cefus |
| Dante Hoagland | Coco |
| Ness Krell | Little Devorah |
| Eugenia Kuzmina | Lady on Street |
| David Margulies | Chief Rebbe |
| Tonya Pinkins | Othella |
| Delphina Belle | Rhuki |
| Russell Posner | Malky |
| Allen Lewis Rickman | Hasidic Driver |
| Salimatou Sillah | Waitress |
| Ted Sutherland | Shmuel |
| Aida Turturro | Driver’s Wife |
| Sherman Alpert | Rabbi (uncredited) |
| Joseph Basile | Kidnapped Witness Onlooker (uncredited) |
| Katherine Borowitz | English Lady Newscaster (uncredited) |
| Aurelie Claudel | Tai Chi Woman (uncredited) |
| Elli | Rabbi Elli (uncredited) |
| Donna Sue Jahier | Hasidic Nanny (uncredited) |
| David Kaplan | Satmar (uncredited) |
| Anna Kuchma | Girl on the Phone (uncredited) |
| Jill Scott | (uncredited) |
| Christine Vienna | Socialite (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- John Turturro is not only the director and the screenplay writer but also plays the role of Fioravante in the movie.
- Woody Allen, while being known as a director, has acted in this movie as Murray.
- The film’s well-appreciated cast also includes Vanessa Paradis, Liev Schreiber, Sharon Stone, Sofia Vergara and others.
- The film earned 2 wins & 1 nomination in various awards.
- Despite being a comedy, it deals with the serious themes of love and monetary issues.
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: 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: Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.6602037
- Longitude: -73.9689558
- Place ID: ChIJQwRohxBbwokRmHrfAMb3ixc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Carousel, Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.6637476
- Longitude: -73.96423759999999
- Place ID: ChIJPRkS9A1bwokRGgoLciVhyV8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Prospect Park Carousel, 452 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Westsider Rare & Used Books, 2246 Broadway, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7847402
- Longitude: -73.9790214
- Place ID: ChIJOyW6JIZYwokRprVNTZPjc-w
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2246 Broadway, New York, NY 10024, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
