Jane Austen in Manhattan was shot in the year 1980. This drama romance, directed by James Ivory, was filmed in select locations within the United States. The film brings to life a play that was written by Jane Austen when she was twelve, with actors such as David Redden, Michael Wager, and Robert Powell taking on leading roles.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Jane Austen in Manhattan took place across various locations in New York. Albany, Cohoes, and New York City were the chosen sites for filming. The crew, actors, and support teams were on set from January 1980 until March 1980 to wrap up the production.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| David Redden | Auctioneer |
| Michael Wager | George Midash |
| Robert Powell | Pierre |
| Gael Hammer | Unsuccessful Bidders |
| Peter McPherson | Unsuccessful Bidders |
| Nancy New | Jenny |
| John Boyle | Chair Carriers |
| Tim Burke | Chair Carriers |
| Philip Lenkowsky | Fritz |
| Charles McCaughan | Billie |
| Sean Young | Ariadne |
| Katrina Hodiak | Katya |
| John Guerrasio | Gregory |
| Tim Choate | Jamie |
| Kurt Johnson | Victor |
| Iman | Sufi Leader |
| Anne Baxter | Lilliana |
| Brenda Holmes | Dancers |
| Michon Peacock | Dancers |
| Christina Stolberg | Dancers |
| Michael Shawn | Choreographer |
| Susan Hovey | Marianne |
| Bernard Barrow | Polson |
| Bella Jarrett | Klein |
| Naomi Riordan | Mrs. Polson |
| Sarallen | Fairbanks |
| Jacquelyn Roberts | Mis Auberry |
| Sandra Seacat | Thrift-Shop Lady |
| Wayne Tuthill | Clergyman’s Clerk |
| Jane Bryden | Mezzo-soprano (voice) |
| Joyce Andrews | Soprano (voice) |
| Frank Hoffmeister | Tenor (voice) |
| David Evitts | Bass (voice) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was indeed a full-length motion picture with a runtime of 1 hour and 51 minutes.
- Released in the UK in July 1980, the film was categorized under the genres Drama and Romance.
- Director James Ivory collaborated with writers Jane Austen, Samuel Richardson, and Ruth Prawer Jhabvala in creating the movie.
- In acting out the roles, David Redden, Michael Wager, and Robert Powell were chosen to be the stars of Jane Austen in Manhattan.
- This film was actress Anne Baxter’s final work in feature cinema.
- Despite varied international titles, the movie is most commonly known as “Jane Austen in Manhattan”.
- The movie, when produced, was colored and not black and white.
- The movie was filmed in multiple languages but was primarily produced in English.
- The film boasts a 1.37 : 1 aspect ratio, offering a balance of width and height in the visuals.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Albany, New York, USA
- Latitude: 42.6525793
- Longitude: -73.7562317
- Place ID: ChIJS_tPzDQK3okRxCjnoBJjoeE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Albany, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Cohoes, New York, USA
- Latitude: 42.7742446
- Longitude: -73.70011869999999
- Place ID: ChIJrd5jNegR3okRc6qelc8KMJo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Cohoes, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- 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
