The movie discussed here is “Whatever”, a drama that hit the cinemas in 1998 and lasted 1 hour and 52 minutes. The movie, directed by Susan Skoog and featuring stars like Liza Weil, Chad Morgan, and Frederic Forrest, enfolds a story of a teenager facing adulthood in the carefree years of the early ’80s. It provides an in-depth view into where the film was shot, who played which part, and offers exciting backstage facts about the shoot.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of “Whatever” took place primarily in two locations in the United States – Wheeling, West Virginia, and Red Bank, New Jersey. Each of these places contributed to the overall setting and feel of the movie. Unfortunately, specific filming dates are not available at the moment.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Liza Weil | Anna Stockard |
| Chad Morgan | Brenda Talbot |
| Frederic Forrest | Mr. Chaminski |
| Kathryn Rossetter | Carol Stockard |
| Marc Riffon | Martin |
| Dan Montano | Zak |
| Gary Wolf | Eddie |
| Tony Torn | Mr. Stanley |
| Trey Compton | Sam |
| Joe Mantragna | Chris |
| Matt Rumbaugh | Tony |
| Jim Neville | Rob |
| Garret Spencer | Joe |
| Destiny Matranga | Lynn |
| Mary Jo Roth | Amy Peck |
| Evie Mazzone | Mrs. Wilson |
| Michelle Yahn | Principal |
| Lenora Nemetz | Principal |
| Peter Gannon | Henry Talbot |
| Jean Cardello | Karen Talbot |
| Sean O’Brien | Mr. Tibbets |
| Frank Licato | Real Estate Agent |
| Charlie Schroeder | Tom |
| Zach Chapman | Gus |
| Christie Yahn Mazur | Lady with Baby |
| McKenzi Yahn Mazur | Baby Eddie |
| Susan Skoog | Roxanne |
| Ed Mattson | Danny Boy |
Trivia and Facts
- “Whatever” was released on July 10, 1998.
- The film is a drama that runs for a duration of 1 hour and 52 minutes.
- The primary language of the movie is English, but some French is also spoken.
- The film was directed by Susan Skoog, who also wrote the screenplay.
- Among the main cast were Liza Weil, Chad Morgan, and Frederic Forrest. Liza Weil played the character Anna Stockard, Chad Morgan portrayed Brenda Talbot, and Frederic Forrest appeared as Mr. Chaminski.
- The movie was filmed in Wheeling, West Virginia, and Red Bank, New Jersey.
- Despite being set in the 1980s, there were some inconsistencies in the film. For example, Sam is seen wearing Batman: The Animated Series pajamas in two scenes, even though that series didn’t debut until 1992.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
- Latitude: 40.0639616
- Longitude: -80.7209149
- Place ID: ChIJ6cWQe8faNYgRmeXW7Gfth7s
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Wheeling, WV 26003, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
