The film ‘Taxman’ is a 1998 action and comedy movie. The film was directed by Avi Nesher and features characters played by Joe Pantoliano, Wade Dominguez, and Elizabeth Berkley. We will delve into more details about the film, its interesting details, and unique facts about the filming process.
Where it Filmed?
Taxman’ filmed in various locations across New York City in the United States. The chosen filming locales include Brighton Beach and Coney Island, both in Brooklyn, and other general locations around New York City. The filming took place from November 1997 until December 15 in the same year.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Joe Pantoliano | Al Benjamin |
| Wade Dominguez | Joseph Romero |
| Elizabeth Berkley | Nadia Rubakov |
| Michael Chiklis | Andre Rubakov |
| Robert Townsend | Peyton Cody |
| Casey Siemaszko | Abrasha Topolev |
| Fisher Stevens | Kenneth Green |
| Mike Starr | Mike Neals |
| Michael Raynor | Mason Buckley |
| Jack Shearer | Captain Nunzio |
| Rick Washburn | Sergei Utisov |
| Glenn Palmer-Smith | Joe Lutz |
| David Deblinger | John Kravitz |
| Mark Giordano | Agent Johanson |
| Ian O’Donnell | Misha Baruchin |
| Jeffrey Ross | Tax Collector |
| Mick O’Rourke | Scarface |
| Victor Tatarkin | Glasses |
| Ralph Cefarello | Detective Phil |
| Izrail Katsyv | Grisha Gold |
| Irina Zaagornova | Mrs. Rubakov |
| Ernest Barseqov | Sasha |
| Buzz Roddy | Policeman #1 |
| Jack McLaughlin | Policeman #2 |
| Raymond Cassar | Policeman #3 |
| Tony Ray Rossi | Truck Driver |
| David Stepanovskiy | Rabbi |
| Lia Chang | Receptionist |
| William Severs | Judge |
| Tom Myler | Court Clerk |
| Bunny Levine | Jury Foreman |
| Bernie Friedman | Old Man |
| Izia Sklar | Laundromat Owner |
| Igor Zinoviev | Andre’s Bodyguard |
| Alexei Cheburin | Russian Wedding Singer #1 |
| Polina Griffith | Russian Wedding Singer #2 |
| Phil Salvatore | Deck Hand |
| Jerry Jordan | Pool Security Guard |
| Layla Alexander | Girl Friend (uncredited) |
| Michael Balin | Russian Bodyguard (uncredited) |
| Dan Haft | Mourner (uncredited) |
| Gleb Klioner | Gas Station Attendant (uncredited) |
| Vincent J. Mazella | Hero Messenger (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The action-comedy movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes.
- It was written by Avi Nesher and Roger H. Berger.
- One of the main actors, Wade Dominguez, passed away after the completion of the movie. The movie is dedicated to his memory.
- This movie includes a reference to the iconic ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ from 1981.
- The production budget of the film was an estimated $1,000,000.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.5780706
- Longitude: -73.9596565
- Place ID: ChIJ8aoPH0JEwokR_DRDfKT03K0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.5755438
- Longitude: -73.9707016
- Place ID: ChIJy3Wdl0hEwokReRGPPNxadFQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- 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
