“Schizopolis” is a movie from 1996, directed and written by Steven Soderbergh. The main characters are Fletcher Munson, a lazy worker of a self-help company and his alter ego Dr. Jeffrey Korchek who is a dentist. This article provides an overview of where this unique, blend of comedy and fantasy was filmed and who played what roles, and also presents some interesting trivia related to the film.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Schizopolis” was shot in the city Baton Rouge, located in Louisiana, USA. Information about the filming dates is unfortunately not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Scott Allen | Right Hand Man (uncredited) |
| Betsy Brantley | Mrs. Munson / Attractive Woman #2 (uncredited) |
| Marcus Lyle Brown | Corporate Mole (uncredited) |
| Joe Chrest | Man in Parking Lot (uncredited) |
| Silas Cooper | The Mysterious Couple (uncredited) |
| C.C. Courtney | Man Being Interviewed (uncredited) |
| Sonny Cranch | Pastor (uncredited) |
| Ann Dalrymple | Secretary (uncredited) |
| Darrin Dickerson | Photo Store Customer (uncredited) |
| Andre du Broc | Corporate Drone (uncredited) |
| Ann Hamilton | Mrs. Schwitters (uncredited) |
| John Hardy | Talkshow Host (uncredited) |
| Miles Hardy | Baseball player (uncredited) |
| Coleman Hough | (uncredited) |
| Lori Jefferson | Dental Patient (uncredited) |
| Eddie Jemison | Nameless Numberhead Man (uncredited) |
| David Jensen | Elmo Oxygen (uncredited) |
| Rodger Kamenetz | Cardiologist (uncredited) |
| Katherine LaNasa | Diane (uncredited) |
| Margaret Lawhon | TV Newscaster (uncredited) |
| Mike Malone | T. Azimuth Schwitters (uncredited) |
| Cristin McAlister | Personal Assistant (uncredited) |
| Gordon Mese | Debt Collector (uncredited) |
| John Mese | Depressed Guy (uncredited) |
| L. Christian Mixon | Bad Guy (uncredited) |
| Linda Mixon | Schwitters Fanatic (uncredited) |
| Liann Pattison | The Mysterious Couple (uncredited) |
| Steven Soderbergh | Fletcher Munson / Dr. Jeffrey Korchek (uncredited) |
| Ronnie Stutes | Lawyer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- In an interesting casting choice, Steven Soderbergh chose to cast his ex-wife, Betsy Brantley, as the wife of his character in the movie. This brought added realism to the characters, who portrayed a couple struggling with communication.
- Despite being a professional production, the word “circumcised” was misspelled on a truck in one of the movie scenes.
- Despite its uniqueness, the movie managed to enter pop culture, being referenced in the 2003 animated feature “Brother Bear”.
- Adding a dash of humor to the end credits, the filmmakers assure the audience, “No fish were harmed during the making of this film.”
- One of the most talked-about quotes from the movie is a conversation between the characters played by Soderbergh and a neighbor, which involves playful banter about the neighbor’s wife.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 30.4514677
- Longitude: -91.18714659999999
- Place ID: ChIJy3RfMmc4JIYRHZpXkdvxIyE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Baton Rouge, LA, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
