The movie ‘Motherless Brooklyn’ came out in 2019. It’s a crime drama that tells the story of a private detective named Lionel who is trying to solve the murder of his friend Frank. The film explores interesting locations, characters and behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
Motherless Brooklyn’ was shot at several different locations. Some of the places where it was filmed include Washington Square Park in Manhattan, 773 St. Nicholas Avenue in Harlem, the New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn, and the Hansborough Recreation Center in New York. Scenes were shot throughout the city of New York. The exact filming dates are not provided.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Edward Norton | Lionel Essrog |
| Gugu Mbatha-Raw | Laura Rose |
| Alec Baldwin | Moses Randolph |
| Willem Dafoe | Paul Randolph |
| Bruce Willis | Frank Minna |
| Ethan Suplee | Gilbert Coney |
| Cherry Jones | Gabby Horowitz |
| Bobby Cannavale | Tony Vermonte |
| Dallas Roberts | Danny Fantl |
| Josh Pais | William Lieberman |
| Radu Spinghel | Giant Man |
| Fisher Stevens | Lou |
| Michael Kenneth Williams | Trumpet Man |
| Isaiah J. Thompson | King Rooster Piano Player |
| Russell Hall | King Rooster Bassist |
| Joe Farnsworth | King Rooster Drummer |
| Jerry Weldon | King Rooster Saxophonist |
| Nelson Avidon | Jacob Gleason |
| Joseph Siravo | Union Boss Speaker |
| DeShawn White | Betty |
| Leslie Mann | Julia Minna |
| Migs Govea | Formosa Bartender |
| Erica Sweany | Formosa Hostess |
| Katy Davis | Inwood Residential Secretary |
| Olli Haaskivi | Hall of Records Clerk |
| Yinka Adeboyeku | Angry Young Man |
| Joyce O’Connor | Cindy Fleming |
| Thomas Luiz Leninger | Paperboy |
| Deborah Unger | Brooklyn Bar Waitress |
| Ezra Barnes | Doctor |
| Julie Hays | Nurse |
| Damien Brett | Orderly |
| Russell G. Jones | Reformer #2 |
| Stephen Adly Guirgis | Detective |
| Eli Bridges | Beatnik |
| Luis Castro de Leon | Young Cat #1 |
| Teren Carter | Young Cat #2 |
| Marshall Axt | Head Press Photograper (uncredited) |
| Avondre E.D. Beverley | Football Player (uncredited) |
| Richard Bird | King Rooster Patron (uncredited) |
| Tony Bradley | Store Owner (uncredited) |
| Corey Brown | Community Protester (uncredited) |
| Kenneth Carrella | Longshoremen #1 (uncredited) |
| Jake Cerny | Newspaper Boy (uncredited) |
| Blaise Corrigan | Gabby’s Cabby (uncredited) |
| Leonys Delossantos | Protester (uncredited) |
| John DiGiorgio | Town Hall Attendee (uncredited) |
| Elizabeth Harvath | Mayor’s Aid (uncredited) |
| Sean Kilkenny | Town Hall Attendee (uncredited) |
| Bob Leszczak | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Melissa Marino | Mayors Secretary (uncredited) |
| Doris McCarthy | Library Guest (uncredited) |
| Robert Myers | Community Activist (uncredited) |
| Joe Napier | Political Operative (uncredited) |
| David Negri | Protester (uncredited) |
| John Richard Nolan | Irate tenement resident (uncredited) |
| Hollywood Nick Pagani | Getaway Car Driver (uncredited) |
| Skylar Robinson | Stoop Kid (uncredited) |
| Candace Smith | Harlem Jazz Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Barry S. Surman | Angry Man at Public Hearing (uncredited) |
| Lynne Valley | Woman with Blue Umbrella (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by Edward Norton who also played the lead role.
- Other important characters in the film were played by Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Laura Rose, Alec Baldwin as Moses Randolph, and Willem Dafoe as Paul Randolph among others.
- The movie was nominated for 15 awards and won 2.
- It received 442 reviews from users and 183 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: 773 St. Nicholas Avenue, Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.8266172
- Longitude: -73.9434254
- Place ID: ChIJqYwbuH32wokR9euIp8S89q8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 773 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10031, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: New York Transit Museum, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.69057
- Longitude: -73.99006779999999
- Place ID: ChIJdThqNVVawokRFk58UQOvtuM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 99 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, 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
- Location Name: Hansborough Recreation Center, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.81295069999999
- Longitude: -73.9394781
- Place ID: ChIJfStcKXT2wokRh9-lesopliM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 35 W 134th St, New York, NY 10037, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
