Tenderness is a film from 2009 set in the crime drama genre. The backdrop of the film’s story revolves around locales where the movie was shot, with notable performances from stars like Russell Crowe, Jon Foster, and Sophie Traub. This guide provides more information on the film, its shooting locations, and a glimpse into hidden facts and trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of the movie Tenderness took place at several locations: the Arthur Kill Correctional Facility located at 2911 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA; Rye Playland in Rye, New York, USA; various spots in New York City, New York, USA; Tuxedo, New York, USA; and West Haverstraw, New York, USA. The filming began on May 22, 2006.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Russell Crowe | Lt. Cristofuoro |
| Jon Foster | Eric Poole |
| Sophie Traub | Lori |
| Laura Dern | Aunt Teresa |
| Alexis Dziena | Maria |
| Arija Bareikis | Marsha |
| Tim Hopper | Dan Komenko |
| Vivienne Benesch | Lisa Komenko |
| Lou Sumrall | Cafeteria Guard |
| Tanya Clarke | Jackie Cristofuoro |
| Michael Kelly | Gary |
| Lee Sellars | Sam |
| Matt Pepper | Ben |
| Saul Stein | Another Guard |
| Dan Fountain | Driver |
| C.S. Lee | Asian Cop |
| Scott Robertson | Highway Patrolman #2 |
| Brian McCormack | Local Cop at Restaurant |
| Randy Cherkas | Playland Cop |
| Jane Fergus | TV Anchor |
| David LaRosa | Paul |
| Alicia Harding | Waitress |
| Catherine Cox | Bowling Waitress |
| Ben Rauch | Nice Guy |
| Glenn Wein | Manager |
| Wade Mylius | Brakeman |
| Lauren Stewart | Young Lori |
| Darius Kaufman | Bag Piper 1 |
| Byrne O’Sullivan | Bag Piper 2 |
| Brian McGowan | Bag Piper 3 |
| Durant McCurley | Bag Piper 4 |
| Michael Ahl | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Vincent Bagnall | Guard (uncredited) |
| Tiffany Browne-Tavarez | Diner Waitress (uncredited) |
| Karina Colon | Juvenile Delinquent (uncredited) |
| John Farrer | Taxi driver (uncredited) |
| Kyle Fischbach | Prisoner (uncredited) |
| Dennis Jay Funny | Cook (uncredited) |
| Lars Gerhard | German Husband (uncredited) |
| Ingrid Johnson | Amusement Park Mom (uncredited) |
| Philip E Jones | Prisoner (uncredited) |
| John T. Kupres | Juvenile Delinquent (uncredited) |
| Shannon MacMillan | Park Ranger (uncredited) |
| Chris McMullin | Truck Stop Patron (uncredited) |
| Abe Mendel | Big Apple Cook (uncredited) |
| Jack Moran Jr. | Bowling Alley Employee (uncredited) |
| Keith Moyer | Amusement Park Dreg (uncredited) |
| Jazmine Rodriguez | Alicia (uncredited) |
| Vincent James Russo | Amusement Park Customer (uncredited) |
| Kenny Shapiro | News Reporter (uncredited) |
| Jake M. Smith | Spenser (uncredited) |
| Stewart Summers | TV News Reporter (uncredited) |
| Karen Summerton | Juvenile Delinquent (uncredited) |
| Allison Carter Thomas | Diner Waitress (uncredited) |
| Ben Van Bergen | State Trooper (uncredited) |
| Marc Yarrish | Hell’s Angel (uncredited) |
| Jon Yvon | Prisoner (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The ‘Tenderness’ movie is directed by John Polson and written by Emil Stern and Robert Cormier.
- Some recognizable faces in the film include Laura Dern as Aunt Teresa, Alexis Dziena as Maria, and Arija Bareikis as Marsha.
- Viewers rated the movie with 63 user reviews while the critics added 21.
- Russell Crowe plays the role of Lt. Cristofuoro, Jon Foster is Eric Poole, and Sophie Traub is cast as Lori.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Arthur Kill Correctional Facility – 2911 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.5165165
- Longitude: -74.24198799999999
- Place ID: ChIJJ_rmcGC1w4kRJ5Kb3CmCDQ4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5210 Arthur Kill Rd, Staten Island, NY 08861, 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
- Location Name: Tuxedo, New York, USA
- Latitude: 41.2376671
- Longitude: -74.1944529
- Place ID: ChIJL_lfsmrZwokRhaXkieV49jI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tuxedo, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: West Haverstraw, New York, USA
- Latitude: 41.2095389
- Longitude: -73.9854177
- Place ID: ChIJFfQXc4vEwokRAEpOrtzs29c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: West Haverstraw, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
