Raising Victor Vargas is a drama-romance movie from 2002 that lasts for 1 hour and 28 minutes. Set in Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA, the film tells the story of a teenager named Victor who’s seeking sanity amidst eccentrics around him. Directed by Peter Sollett, the main characters were played by Victor Rasuk, Donna Maldonado, and Kevin Rivera.
Where it Filmed?
“Raising Victor Vargas” was shot in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, in New York City, New York, USA. The film doesn’t provide specific filming dates.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Victor Rasuk | Victor |
| Donna Maldonado | Donna |
| Kevin Rivera | Harold |
| Krystal Rodriguez | Vicki |
| Judy Marte | Judy |
| Melonie Diaz | Melonie |
| Matthew Roberts | Hector |
| Alexander Garcia | Al |
| John Ramos | Macho |
| Theresa Martinez | Judy’s Mom |
| Altagracia Guzman | Grandma |
| Silvestre Rasuk | Nino |
| Wilfree Vasquez | Carlos |
| Randy Luna | Pool Boy #3 |
| Juan I. Lebron | Israel |
| Jacqueline Rosario | Singer |
| Joe Rosario | Security Guard |
| Gladys Austin | Social Worker |
Trivia and Facts
- Director Peter Sollett sourced most of the cast members from the housing projects of South East Manhattan, using advertising flyers to scout for interested individuals.
- A significant part of the film’s dialogue was improvised because most of the cast were non-professional actors.
- The film featured in “The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards”.
- A memorable quote from the movie by Judy goes, “Okay, you’re my new man… but I’m warning you, don’t mess with me!”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.715033
- Longitude: -73.9842724
- Place ID: ChIJ64usFYBZwokRcGprpf5JuFk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lower East Side, New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
