The movie “Romance & Cigarettes” made in 2005, is a unique blend of comedy and a musical set against the backdrop of New York’s working-class community. Director and writer, John Turturro, portrays the story of a husband, played by James Gandolfini, who finds himself entangled in a love triangle. This article discusses the film locations used, provides an understanding of the roles played by each actor and unveils some interesting facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
Shooting locations for “Romance & Cigarettes” span across different parts of New York, capturing the essence of the city’s life. The movie was primarily shot at the following places:
- 13023 150th Ave, Jamaica, New York City, New York, USA
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- New York, USA
- USA
The filming of “Romance & Cigarettes” began on March 22, 2004, and wrapped up on May 21, 2004.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| James Gandolfini | Nick Murder |
| Susan Sarandon | Kitty Kane |
| Kate Winslet | Tula |
| Steve Buscemi | Angelo |
| Bobby Cannavale | Fryburg |
| Mandy Moore | Baby |
| Mary-Louise Parker | Constance |
| Aida Turturro | Rosebud |
| Christopher Walken | Cousin Bo |
| Barbara Sukowa | Gracie |
| Elaine Stritch | Nick’s Mother |
| Eddie Izzard | Gene Vincent |
| Amy Sedaris | Frances |
| P.J. Brown | Police Officer |
| Adam LeFevre | Fruitman |
| Cady Huffman | Female Dancer & Singer |
| Tonya Pinkins | Female Medic |
| David Thornton | Urologist |
| Kumar Pallana | Kumar |
| June Stein | Frances’ Mother |
| Michael McElroy | Ten Commandments Priest |
| Joseph Longo | Altar Boy |
| Devon McRimmon | Altar Boy |
| Ryan Webb | Fryburg Friend |
| Yianni Digaletos | The Greek |
| Alexandra Beller | Female Dancer & Singer |
| Tricia Brouk | Female Dancer & Singer |
| Mary Bond Davis | Female Dancer & Singer |
| LaRita Gaskins | Female Dancer & Singer |
| Karen Graham | Female Dancer & Singer |
| Kelly Robertson | Female Dancer & Singer |
| Daria Hardeman | Female Dancer & Singer |
| Lisa Tachick Hooper | Female Dancer & Singer |
| Wanda L. Houston | Female Dancer & Singer |
| Kate Johnson | Female Dancer & Singer |
| Rosalynde LeBlanc | Female Dancer & Singer |
| Adele Meyers | Female Dancer & Singer |
| Rosetta Mallardi | Female Dancer & Singer |
| Emily Molnar | Female Dancer & Singer |
| Nourhan Sharif | Female Dancer & Singer |
| Valerie Striar | Female Dancer & Singer |
| Rebecca Wender | Female Dancer & Singer |
| Brian Arch | Male Dancer & Singer |
| Félix Blaska | Male Dancer & Singer |
| James Borowitz | Male Dancer & Singer |
| Joao Caravalho | Male Dancer & Singer |
| Alex Escalante | Male Dancer & Singer |
| Clarence Figgures | Male Dancer & Singer |
| Rudy Heron | Male Dancer & Singer |
| John Kelly | Male Dancer & Singer |
| David Scott Klein | Male Dancer & Singer |
| Victorio Korjhan | Male Dancer & Singer |
| Gelan Lambert Jr. | Male Dancer & Singer |
| Laurent Lambert | Male Dancer & Singer |
| Otto Moreira | Male Dancer & Singer |
| Christopher Morgan | Male Dancer & Singer |
| John Selya | Male Dancer & Singer |
| Gus Solomons Jr. | Male Dancer & Singer |
| John Turturro | Male Dancer & Singer |
| Takehiro Ueyama | Male Dancer & Singer |
| Dared Wright | Male Dancer & Singer |
| Tom Bruno | Fireman |
| Scott Friese | Fireman |
| Neil Jorgensen | Fireman |
| Buddy McKay | Fireman |
| Robert Morgan | Fireman |
| Dave Ryan | Fireman |
| Salty | Fireman |
| Kendall Washington | Fireman |
| Craig Castaldo | Slick Haired Man (uncredited) |
| Marti Cooney | Receptionist (uncredited) |
| Michael Devine | Police Officer #2 (uncredited) |
| Ivan Fatovic | Priest (uncredited) |
| Robert Feeley | Motel Guest (uncredited) |
| Tony Goldwyn | Kitty’s First Love (uncredited) |
| Jeannette Gould | Devoted Wife (uncredited) |
| Tom Nobles | Florist (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
Moving onto the fun facts behind the scenes:
- Directed and written by John Turturro.
- Stars include talented actors such as James Gandolfini who played Nick Murder, Susan Sarandon who portrayed Kitty Kane, and Kate Winslet as Tula.
- The film also featured Steve Buscemi as Angelo, Bobby Cannavale as Fryburg, Mandy Moore as Baby, Mary-Louise Parker as Constance, and many others.
- The film was recognized with 1 win & 3 nominations.
- Reviews: 87 User and 84 Critic.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: 13023 150th Ave, Jamaica, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.6646632
- Longitude: -73.8091951
- Place ID: EicxMzAyMyAxNTB0aCBBdmUsIEphbWFpY2EsIE5ZIDExNDMwLCBVU0EiMRIvChQKEgnZ-yweEWfCiRFEIq_R8AJJKRDfZSoUChIJtewEaxNnwokRM-ytQSYbDuk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 13023 150th Ave, Jamaica, NY 11430, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7282239
- Longitude: -73.7948516
- Place ID: ChIJK1kKR2lDwokRBXtcbIvRCUE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Queens, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: 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: USA
- Latitude: 44.24236485
- Longitude: -119.8093025
- Place ID: ChIJCzYy5IS16lQRQrfeQ5K5Oxw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: United States
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
