Playing Mona Lisa is a comedy movie from the year 2000. The story revolves around a young, talented musician, Claire Goldstein, played by Alicia Witt, who ends up moving back in with her parents after a breakup. This article will discuss the places where the film was shot, share some interesting trivia and backstage facts about the film.
Where it Filmed?
Playing Mona Lisa was filmed at various locations. The main locations were in New York City, New York, and many spots in San Francisco, California such as Hayes Street, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and The Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Alicia Witt | Claire Goldstein |
| Harvey Fierstein | Bennett |
| Brooke Langton | Sabrina |
| Johnny Galecki | Arthur |
| Ivan Sergei | Eddie / Carl / Ben |
| Marlo Thomas | Sheila Goldstein |
| Elliott Gould | Bernie Goldstein |
| Tammy Townsend | Alice |
| Molly Hagan | Jenine Goldstein |
| Estelle Harris | Aunt Velva |
| Pat Crawford Brown | Grandma Ida Weinberg |
| Zachary Kranzler | Jeremy |
| Joe Mazza | Barry / Bo |
| Sulo Williams | Manny |
| Sandra Bernhard | Bibi Carlson |
| Shannon Finn | Karen |
| Jacqueline Klein | Laura |
| Peter Quartaroli | Guacamole Alan |
| Christopher Douglas | Threeway Tommy |
| Yuri Lane | Rejected Music Student #1 |
| Mai Huynh | Rejected Music Student #2 |
| Alan Dale | Uncle Joe |
| Mara Casey | Administrative Assistant |
| James Carraway | Mohammed |
| Joshua Preven | Preppy Cute Guy #1 |
| Billy Phenix | Fred |
| The Cross Dresser | |
| Susan Chesler | Alexa |
| Domenic Saso | Accordian Player |
| Kate Weiman | New York Woman |
| Rod Chaouqi | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey Leon | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Yoli Mapp | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Joel McDonell | Music Student (uncredited) |
| Jason Rosette | Bartender (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The director of the movie was Matthew Huffman.
- The writers of the movie were Marni Freedman and Carlos De Los Rios.
- Other than Alicia Witt, Harvey Fierstein and Brooke Langton also played important roles in the movie.
- The movie was appreciated by critics and audiences, and won 2 awards.
- The movie featured a range of characters played by a talented cast like Johnny Galecki, Ivan Sergei, Marlo Thomas, Elliott Gould, Tammy Townsend, and more.
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: Hayes Street, San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.7755113
- Longitude: -122.4338795
- Place ID: ChIJS1jFZqWAhYARmwNNJ_Ag_m0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hayes St, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: San Francisco Conservatory of Music, San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.7754994
- Longitude: -122.4204002
- Place ID: ChIJXYeQ6Z6AhYARGVQl5bjJEIs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 50 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.7749295
- Longitude: -122.4194155
- Place ID: ChIJIQBpAG2ahYAR_6128GcTUEo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Francisco, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: The Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.7726187
- Longitude: -122.4602558
- Place ID: ChIJ5abCmkWHhYARH3zgiLVc_Ew
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Conservatory of Flowers, 100 John F Kennedy Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
