Portnoy’s Complaint is a movie made in 1972 that centers on the character of a young man and his particular love interests, portrayed by Richard Benjamin. This text provides insights into where the movie was filmed and other details, including who played which parts. It also shares interesting backstage information and facts about the movie for further exploration.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot in various locations. These include the USA, particularly at a place in Dorset, Vermont called 8 Church Street. Some parts of the movie were also filmed in Rome, Lazio, Italy; Athens, Greece; and Tel Aviv, Israel. Filming began on June 22, 1971.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Richard Benjamin | Alexander Portnoy |
| Karen Black | The Monkey |
| Lee Grant | Sophie Portnoy |
| Jack Somack | Jack Portnoy |
| Jeannie Berlin | Bubbles Girardi |
| Kevin Conway | Smolka |
| Jill Clayburgh | Naomi |
| Girl in Israel | |
| Jessica Rains | Opening Girl |
| Francesca De Sapio | Lina |
| William Pabst | Clerk at Inn |
| Eleanor Zee | Woman in Hospital Bed |
| Tony Brande | Cab Driver |
| Arline Bletcher | Elevator Lady #2 (uncredited) |
| John Carradine | Judge (uncredited) (voice) |
| Mike De Anda | Mr. Harero (uncredited) |
| John P. Dulaney | Background (uncredited) |
| Minta Durfee | Elevator Lady #1 (uncredited) |
| Burt Richards | Street Vendor (uncredited) |
| Darryl Seamen | Alexander |
| Age 8 (uncredited) | |
| Yaffa Sharir | Stewardess (uncredited) |
| Carmen Zapata | Mrs. Harero (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was first seen by the Finnish audience on 15 Sep 1972.
- Ernest Lehman was the director of this film.
- The movie script was crafted by Philip Roth and Ernest Lehman.
- The starring talents include actors Richard Benjamin, Karen Black, and Lee Grant.
- Ernest Lehman had his first and only try at direction with this film.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: USA
- Latitude: 44.24236485
- Longitude: -119.8093025
- Place ID: ChIJCzYy5IS16lQRQrfeQ5K5Oxw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: United States
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 8 Church Street, Dorset, Vermont, USA
- Latitude: 43.25513979999999
- Longitude: -73.0993936
- Place ID: ChIJ9ygKzYRn4IkRk1l3uT9jq58
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 8 Church St, Dorset, VT 05251, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Rome, Lazio, Italy
- Latitude: 41.8967068
- Longitude: 12.4822025
- Place ID: ChIJu46S-ZZhLxMROG5lkwZ3D7k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Tel Aviv, Israel
- Latitude: 32.0852999
- Longitude: 34.78176759999999
- Place ID: ChIJH3w7GaZMHRURkD-WwKJy-8E
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
- Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem
