Night on Earth is a 1991 comedy-drama movie that explores stories of five different cab drivers from five cities in America and Europe, unfolding their unique encounters on the same special night. This movie was directed and written by Jim Jarmusch, featuring stars such as Gena Rowlands, Winona Ryder, and Lisanne Falk. You can learn more about where it was shot, the interesting facts and trivia surrounding the movie’s production in the following sections.
Where it Filmed?
The filming for Night on Earth happened in numerous locations across the globe. It was filmed in Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, and other parts of New York, USA. Some parts of the movie were filmed in Punavuori, Helsinki, and other parts of Finland as well. Additionally, scenes were shot in Los Angeles, California, USA. The filming took place during December 1990.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Gena Rowlands | Victoria Snelling (segment “Los Angeles”) |
| Winona Ryder | Corky (segment “Los Angeles”) |
| Lisanne Falk | Rock Manager (segment “Los Angeles”) |
| Anthony Portillo | Rock Musician #2 (segment “Los Angeles”) |
| Armin Mueller-Stahl | Helmut (segment “New York”) |
| Giancarlo Esposito | YoYo (segment “New York”) |
| Rosie Perez | Angela (segment “New York”) |
| Richard Boes | Cab Driver #1 (segment “New York”) |
| Isaach De Bankolé | Driver (segment “Paris”) |
| Béatrice Dalle | Blind Woman (segment “Paris”) |
| Noel Kaufmann | Man on Motorcycle (segment “Paris”) |
| Roberto Benigni | Driver (segment “Rome”) |
| Paolo Bonacelli | Priest (segment “Rome”) |
| Gianni Schettino | Transvestite #1 (segment “Rome”) |
| Nicola Facondo | Lover (segment “Rome”) |
| Camilla Begnoni | Lover (segment “Rome”) |
| Romolo Di Biasi | Angry Driver (segment “Rome”) |
| Donatella Servadio | Dispatcher (segment “Rome”) (voice) |
| Matti Pellonpää | Mika (segment “Helsinki”) |
| Kari Väänänen | Man #1 (segment “Helsinki”) |
| Sakari Kuosmanen | Man #2 (segment “Helsinki”) |
| Tomi Salmela | Man #3 (segment “Helsinki”) |
| Eija Vilpas | Dispatcher (segment “Helsinki”) (voice) |
| Jaakko Talaskivi | Factory Worker #1 (segment “Helsinki”) |
| Klaus Heydemann | Factory Worker #2 (segment “Helsinki”) |
| Angelis Alexandris | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Gena Rowlands, Winona Ryder, and Lisanne Falk notably featured in this film.
- Jarmusch, who directed and wrote the film, already had a reputation as an influential independent filmmaker.
- The film presents a unique anthology format where stories of five different cab drivers unfold simultaneously across different cities.
- The film was shot in multiple countries including Finland and the United States.
- Night on Earth was recognized with 1 win and 1 nomination for awards.
- Cast members such as Armin Mueller-Stahl and Giancarlo Esposito had significant roles as Helmut and YoYo in the New York segment of the film.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7060855
- Longitude: -73.9968643
- Place ID: ChIJK3vOQyNawokRXEa9errdJiU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY 10038, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Punavuori, Helsinki, Finland
- Latitude: 60.1617225
- Longitude: 24.9364126
- Place ID: ChIJjx4n47ULkkYRYXcZPFK1ACY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Punavuori, Helsinki, Finland
- Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
- Location Name: Finland
- Latitude: 61.92410999999999
- Longitude: 25.748151
- Place ID: ChIJ3fYyS9_KgUYREKh1PNZGAQA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Finland
- Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- 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
