“Men in Black” is a movie released in 1997. It’s a story about James, an NYC police officer, who is hired by Agent K from a hidden government agency that keeps an eye on alien life on Earth. This movie takes the viewers on a journey where James and Agent K need to get back an item stolen by a villain from another galaxy. The film featured stars like Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, and Linda Fiorentino.
Where it Filmed?
The filming for “Men in Black” took place in various locations. Some of the main places include a unique spot like Brooklyn Battery Tunnel Ventilator Shaft, situated in Battery Park, Manhattan, New York City, and other places like Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. Some scenes were also shot at Big Sky Ranch, Simi Valley, California, and 100 MacDougal Street, Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City. Moreover, the Flushing Meadows Park in Queens, New York City, was also used. The shooting for the film happened between March 14, 1996, and July 14, 1996.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tommy Lee Jones | Kay |
| Will Smith | Jay |
| Linda Fiorentino | Laurel |
| Vincent D’Onofrio | Edgar |
| Rip Torn | Zed |
| Tony Shalhoub | Jeebs |
| Mike Nussbaum | Gentle Rosenburg |
| Jon Gries | Van Driver |
| Sergio Calderón | Jose |
| Carel Struycken | Arquillian |
| Richard Hamilton | Dee |
| Kent Faulcon | 1st Lt. Jake Jensen |
| John Alexander | Mikey |
| Keith Campbell | Perp |
| Ken Thorley | Zap-Em Man |
| Patrick Breen | Mr. Redgick |
| Becky Ann Baker | Mrs. Redgick |
| Sean Whalen | Passport Officer |
| Harsh Nayyar | News Vendor |
| Michael Willis | Cop in Morgue |
| Willie C. Carpenter | Police Inspector |
| Peter Linari | Tow Truck Driver |
| David Cross | Morgue Attendant |
| Charles C. Stevenson Jr. | MIB Agent Bee |
| Steve Rankin | INS Agent |
| Andy Prosky | INS Agent |
| Michael Goldfinger | NYPD sergeant |
| Alpheus Merchant | Security Guard |
| Norma Jean Groh | Mrs. Edelson |
| Bernard Gilkey | Baseball Player |
| Sean Plummer | First Contact Alien |
| Michael Kaliski | First Contact Alien |
| Richard Arthur | 2nd First Contact Alien |
| Debbie Lee Carrington | Alien Father |
| Verne Troyer | Alien Son |
| Mykal Wayne Williams | Scared Guy |
| Tim Blaney | Frank the Pug (voice) |
| Mark Setrakian | Rosenberg Alien (voice) |
| Brad Abrell | Worm Guy (voice) |
| Thom Fountain | Worm Guy (voice) |
| Carl J. Johnson | Worm Guy (voice) |
| Drew Massey | Worm Guy (voice) |
| Christina Benitan | On-Air Reporter (uncredited) |
| Sean Bunch | Marine Lieutenant (uncredited) |
| Tom Bysiek | Hatless Sheriff (uncredited) |
| Lowell Cunningham | MiB HQ Office Worker (uncredited) |
| John Darrah | Army Officer (uncredited) |
| Danny DeVito | Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited) |
| John Elsen | NYPD Sergeant (uncredited) |
| Munro Gabler | Vendor (uncredited) |
| Newt Gingrich | Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited) |
| Karen Lynn Gorney | Announcer (uncredited) |
| Lee Harris | PA Announcer (uncredited) |
| Adrian Lee | Wall Street Broker (uncredited) |
| George Lucas | Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited) |
| Marshall Dancing Elk Lucas | Dishwasher (uncredited) |
| Isaac Mizrahi | Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited) |
| James Murray | Immigrant Alien Puppet (uncredited) |
| Fred Newman | Aliens (uncredited) (voice) |
| Stephanie Paliferro | INS Agent (uncredited) |
| Joe Paparone | Police Inspector (uncredited) |
| Anthony Robbins | Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited) |
| Al Roker | Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited) |
| James Rosin | Wall Street Businessman (uncredited) |
| Audrey Ruttan | Immigration (uncredited) |
| Steve Sacavitch | Cop Chasing Will (uncredited) |
| Eliot Sash | Police Officer #4 (uncredited) |
| Marshal Silverman | Special Tech (uncredited) |
| Barry Sonnenfeld | Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited) |
| Chloe Sonnenfeld | Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited) |
| Steven Spielberg | Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited) |
| Robert Stachowiak | INS Agent (uncredited) |
| Sylvester Stallone | Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Dionne Warwick | Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Tommy Lee Jones played the character of Kay in the film.
- Will Smith portrayed the character of Jay.
- The role of Laurel was played by Linda Fiorentino.
- Actor Vincent D’Onofrio is known for his character Edgar in this movie.
- Rip Torn played the character of Zed.
- Tony Shalhoub took on the role of Jeebs.
- Siobhan Fallon Hogan was seen as the character Beatrice.
- Mike Nussbaum played Gentle Rosenburg.
- Jon Gries portrayed the Van Driver.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Brooklyn Battery Tunnel Ventilator Shaft, Battery Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.6925766
- Longitude: -74.0120718
- Place ID: EiVIdWdoIEwuIENhcmV5IFR1bmwsIE5ldyBZb3JrLCBOWSwgVVNBIi4qLAoUChIJvQU0J_RawokRcihyZfVhC4YSFAoSCWHmbgSPWMKJEYzA7PyBMgsK
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hugh L. Carey Tunl, New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: 100 MacDougal Street, Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.72917959999999
- Longitude: -74.00119959999999
- Place ID: EikxMDAgTWFjRG91Z2FsIFN0LCBOZXcgWW9yaywgTlkgMTAwMTIsIFVTQSIwEi4KFAoSCZkU3CaSWcKJEe0nly_aAR1bEGQqFAoSCT-lqBCSWcKJEUgrf6QsVH8d
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Flushing Meadows Park, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7400625
- Longitude: -73.8406875
- Place ID: ChIJ-2Yhwn9gwokR4Wwy6GgsPRM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: P5R5+2P Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11354, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
