Far from Heaven (2002)


Far from Heaven
Release Date01 September 2002
Budget$14,000,000
US Box Office$16,000,000
TaglineWhat imprisons desires of the heart?
GenreDrama, Romance
CountryUSA
France
Filming LocationsBayonne, New Jersey, USA
LanguageEnglish
Sound MixDolby Digital
ColorColor
Film TypeFeature
Film ClassMelodrama, Period Film, Marriage Drama
MoodHigh on Emotion
ThemesRace Relations, Crumbling Marriages, Class Differences, Suburban Dysfunction, Questioning Sexuality, Infidelity
TonesIntimate, Stylized, Melancholy, Poignant
TagsBigot, Community, Homosexual, Prejudice, Racist, Social Classes, Social Outcast, Suburbs

Far from Heaven is a 2002 drama film written and directed by Todd Haynes and starring Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid, Dennis Haysbert, and Patricia Clarkson.


Cast and Crew


Cast

Cathy Whitaker

Frank Whitaker

Raymond Deagan

Eleanor Fine

Sybil

Dr. Bowman

Bette Henritze
Mrs. Leacock

Stan Fine

Ryan Ward
David Whitaker

Lindsay Andretta
Janice Whitaker

Sarah Deagan

Kyle Timothy Smith
Billy Hutchinson

Mona Lauder

Olivia Birkelund
Nancy

Stevie Ray Dallimore
Dick Dawson

Mylika Davis
Esther

Jason Franklin
Photographer

Gregory Marlow
Reginald Carter

C.C. Loveheart
Marlene

June Squibb
Elderly Woman

Laurent Giroux
Man with Mustache

Alex Santoriello
Spanish Bartender

Red Faced Man

Farnsworth

Kevin Carrigan
Soda Jerk

Tallman

Declan Baldwin
Officer #1

Officer #2

Pamela Evans Haynes
Kitty

Joe Holt
Hotel Waiter

Ben Moss
Hutch's Friend

Susan Willis
Receptionist

Karl Schroeder
Conductor

Lance Olds
Bail Clerk

Johnathan McClain
Staff Member #1

Nicholas Joy
Blond Boy

Virl Andrick
Blond Boy's Father

Jezabel Montero
Hooker

Geraldine Bartlett
Woman at Party

Ernest Rayford III
Glaring Man

Duane McLaughlin
Jake

Betsy Aidem
Pool Mother

Mary Anna Klindtworth
Pool Daughter

Ted Neustadt
Ron

Thomas Torres
Band Leader

Blondell Cooper
Hostess

Fabrizio Fante
Hartford Commuter

Ben Hauck
Refreshments Boy

Michael Linstroth
Kenny's Brother

Sarah Beth Nelson
Box Office Ticket Seller

John H. Tobin
Hartford Art Buyer

Kristen Vermilyea
New Year's Eve Party Goer

Jennifer Weedon
Kissing Girl

Director

Writer

Producer

Declan Baldwin
co-producer

executive producer

Jody Allen
producer

Eric Robison
executive producer

Bradford Simpson
co-producer

John Sloss
executive producer

executive producer

producer

John Wells
executive producer

Tracy Brimm
executive producer

Diane Cornell
financial line producer

Jean-Charles Levy
associate producer

Original Music

Elmer Bernstein

Cinematographer

Editor

James Lyons
-

Casting Director

Laura Rosenthal
-

Production Designer

Mark Friedberg
-

Art Director

Peter Rogness
-

Set Decorator

Ellen Christiansen
-

Costume Designer

Makeup Department

Alan D'Angerio
key hair stylist

Hildie Ginsberg
makeup artist

Michael Kriston
hair stylist

Elaine L. Offers
makeup supervisor

Mary Cooke
hair stylist

Eva Polywka
additional makeup artist

Production Manager

Brad Goodman
post-production supervisor

Scott Koenig
production manager

Katie Roumel
executive in charge of production

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

Timothy Bird
first assistant director

Kristal D. Moseley
second second assistant director

Peter Thorell
second assistant director

Art Department

Derrick Alford
shop craft

JoAnn Atwood
on-set dresser

Robert Barnett
camera scenic

Eric Bart
journeyman

James Boniece
best boy construction grip

Douglas Bowen
shop craft

Paul Candrilli
construction grip

Ralph Contrado
journeyman

Michele Corn
journeyman

Eva P. Davy
journeyman

Rena DeAngelo
assistant set decorator

Alex DiGerlando
art department production assistant

Paul George Divone
shop craft

James Donahue
journeyman

Bridget Drummond
construction tracker

Marcial Garlitos
shop craft

Alison Gilham
journeyman

Harvey Goldberg
set dresser foreman

Charles Goodman
construction grip

Jonathan Graham
key construction grip

Roman Greller
set dresser

Tom Grunke
construction grip

Sandy Hamilton
property master

Joanna Hartell
set dresser

James Hoff
journeyman

Dana Hook
best boy construction grip

Bruno Jakob
paintings by

Janet Kalas
journeyman

Henry Kaplan
set dresser

Brad Katz
paintings by

Lisa Kennedy
journeyman

Myron Kerstein
paintings by

Claire Kirk
art department coordinator

Morton Korn
construction grip

Gordon Krause
key shop craft

Rob Landoll
shop scenic

Roger Lang
shop craft

Steven E. Lawler
shop craft

Elizabeth Linn
charge scenic

Jeff Lomaglio
shop craft

Michael Loonam
shop production assistant

Miguel López-Castillo
assistant art director

James Maiello
shop craft

Timothy Main
shop craft

Jeffrey D. McDonald
assistant art director

Michael A. McFadden
construction grip

Timothy Metzger
leadman

Nick Miller
construction coordinator

Ronald Miller
shop craft

Kris Moran
assistant property master

Don Nace
scenic foreman

Quang Nguyen
journeyman

Mel Noped
construction grip

Michael O'Dell Green
journeyman

Janine Pesce
set dresser

Romano C. Pugliese
greensperson

Charles Quinlivan
construction grip

Paul Ramirez
shop scenic

Malcolm Reid
shop craft

Lawrence Robinson
journeyman

James Sadek
shop craft

Johnny Santiago
construction grip

Will Scheck
first greensperson

Elaine Schindler
journeyman

Mark Paul Selemon
second greensperson

Richard A. Sirico
shop craft

Jennifer Snoeyink
journeyman

Beth Solin
journeyman

Jonathan Swain
greensperson

Robert Vaccariello
shop craft

Holly Watson
graphics

Thomas White
shop craft

Anthony Baldasare
set dresser

Paul Camarro
set dresser

Brent Godek
set dresser

Sound Department

Kelley Baker
supervising sound editor

David Boulton
adr mixer

Robert Carr
mix recordist

David A. Cohen
dialogue editor

Michael 'Gonzo' Gandsey
sound editor

Marshall Garlington
re-recording mixer

Jeanne Gilliland
boom operator

Amy Hammer
operations: Wilshire Stages

Drew Kunin
production sound mixer

Marnie Moore
foley artist

Richard Moore
sound editor

Richard Partlow
foley artist

Andy Peach
mix recordist

Frank Rinella
foley mixer

Paul Rodriguez
operations: Wilshire Stages

Leslie Shatz
sound re-recording mixer

Concha Solano
first assistant sound editor

Eric Thompson
adr mixer

Lesly Verduin
apprentice sound editor

Joe White
boom operator

James Willetts
foley recordist

Patrick Winters
adr and foley editor

James Wright
consultant: Dolby Sound

Peter Appleton
adr supervisor

Chris Navarro
adr recordist

Special Effects

Michael Bird
special effects assistant

Steven Kirshoff
special effects coordinator

Thomas Viviano
special effects assistant

Visual Effects

Shaina Holmes
digital compositor

Laurie Powers
digital compositor

Mark Sawicki
optical camera

Stunts

Peter Bucossi
stunt coordinator

Camera and Electrical Department

Divine Cox
grip

John W. DeBlau
gaffer

Jay Feather
second assistant camera

Richard Ford
rigging best boy

David Franzoni
best boy electric

Abbot Genser
still photographer

Richard Gioia
first assistant camera

Craig Haagensen
camera operator

Anthony Hecanova
loader

Paul Kinghan
shop electric

David Lee
still photographer

Dave Lowry
best boy grip

Rick Marroquin
dolly grip

James McMillan
key grip

Jim McMillan Jr.
grip

Charles Meere III
generator operator

Tom Percarpio
rigging gaffer

Mark Schwentner
third electric

Christopher Vaccaro
grip

Craig Vaccaro
key rigging grip

Nicky 'Nuckles' Vaccaro
rigging grip

Peter Colavito
electrician

Jason Micallef
lamp operator

Melissa O'Brien
assistant camera

Casting Department

Krista Bogetich
casting assistant

Karen E. Etcoff
extras casting: Kee Casting

Bill Tripician
extras casting assistant

Ali Farrell
casting associate

Costume and Wardrobe Department

Jill E. Anderson
set costumer

David Davenport
wardrobe supervisor

Patricia Eiben
costumer

Joni M. Huth
tailor

Jessica Jahn
costume assistant

Dain I. Kalas
tailor

Cheryl Kilbourne-Kimpton
set costumer

Mary Jo McGrath
costume coordinator

Lisa Padovani
assistant costume designer

Barbara Presar
costumer

Tom Soluri
set costumer

Thomas Stokes
costumer

Susan J. Wright
wardrobe supervisor

Stephanie Biear
seamstress

John Cowell
head costume painter

Addie Hall
costumer

Editorial Department

Jack Baierlein
colorist: video dailies

Kiersten Harter
second assistant editor

Elizabeth Merrick
editorial production assistant

Veronica Vichit-Vadakan
apprentice editor

Joe Violante
dailies advisor

Shelly Westerman
associate editor

Lee Wimer
color timer

Joe Finley
digital colorist

Music Department

Emilie A. Bernstein
orchestrator

Joanie Diener
music editor

Nathan Kaproff
music contractor

Joe Lisanti
music editor

Cynthia Millar
musician: piano solos

Patrick Russ
assistant orchestrator

Carl Sealove
assistant music editor

Dan Wallin
scoring engineer

Warren Sherk
music preparation

Transportation Department

Tommy Allen
period vehicle coordinator

Robert Buckman
transportation co-captain

Timothy P. Cassella
driver

Richard Clark
driver

Louis Ferrajoli
driver

William R. Hilt
driver

Michael Hyde
transportation captain

William J. Junior
driver

Peter Krienbihl
driver

Salvatore R. Maffei
driver

Robert 'Bull' Maher
driver

Jimmy Mahr
driver

Edward Meyers
driver

Michael B. Russell
driver

Other Crew

Ethan Anderson
craft service

Anita Boudreaux
assistant post-production accountant

Paul Brennan
legal services: Sloss Law Office

Rich Cairns
production office intern

Cheyanne M. Casey
production office intern

David Chambers
location production assistant

Kevin Chisolm
stand-in

Mike Currie
set production assistant

Mark Dornfeld
titles and opticals: Custom Film Effects

Deb Dyer
production accountant

Lisa Edmondson
assistant: Mr. Bernstein

Missy Eustermann
post-production accountant

Lindsay Feldman
set intern

Katie Feola
set intern

J. Eric Fisher
office production assistant

Daniel Garrison
set intern

Jennifer Gaylord
legal services: Sloss Law Office

Rhonda George
assistant production coordinator

Dave Glew
key production assistant

Reshma Gopaldas
assistant: Ms. Moore

Kenda Greenwood
production office intern

Don Hansard
process projection , rear screen projection

Bill Hansard Jr.
process projection , rear screen projection

Jocelyn Hayes
creative executive: Killer Films

Jeff Hill
publicist

Beau Holden
assistant: Mr. Quaid

Jesse Hove
location production assistant

Sebastian Ischer
set intern

Thomas Johnston
script supervisor

Sherman Kaplan
immigration attorney

Eva Karlicki
cleaning services

Louis Katz
production physician

Diedre Kilgore
stand-in

Vince Klein
stand-in

Ryan Lakenan
office production assistant

Christine Leaman
location assistant

Yana Collins Lehman
legal services: Sloss Law Office

set production assistant

Ana Lombardo
location coordinator

Lisa Madden
accounting clerk

Anabel Manchester
location intern

Keira March
first assistant accountant

Jon Marcus
production executive: Killer Films

Marlene McCarty
title design: Bureau

Raynelle Irene Mensah
film runner , office production assistant

Kellie Morrison
assistant location manager

Kip Myers
location assistant

Raymond L. Negron
set intern

Zerlina Oppenheim
set intern

Macall B. Polay
payroll accountant

Joaquin Diego Prange
location assistant

Jonathan Raymond
assistant: Mr. Haynes

Mike S. Ryan
location manager

Kieran Shea
location scout

Susan Shin George
titles and opticals: Custom Film Effects

Nicola Silverstone
administrator: Square One

Tanya Smith
assistant: Mr. Haynes

Karen Koula Sossiadis
production coordinator

Katina Sossiadis
production secretary

Brett Spiegel
production office intern

Susan J. Spohr
liaison: CFI

Debbie Stampfle
set production assistant

Jennifer Stefanon
film runner

Conrad Tamayo
production office intern

April Taylor
location assistant

Edward Tejada
parking coordinator

Ginger Thatcher
choreographer

Jay Van Hoy
office manager

Joe Violante
dailies processing: Technicolor

Sheri Von Seeburg
researcher

Daniel Wagner
assistant: Ms. Vachon

Derek Wimble
set production assistant

Daniel Winchester
film runner

Annie Young Frisbie
product placement

Vikas Bandhu
production assistant

Travis William Blue
office intern

Michael J. Cargill
production assistant

Rebecca Ewing
production assistant

Randy Manion
location scout

Guillaume Renberg
remote head technician

Vicki Dee Rock
production executive

Eugene Stamos
craft service

Thanks

Dan Frazier
the producers wish to thank

Craig Gering
special thanks

Scott Greenstein
the producers wish to thank

Wendy Haynes
the producers wish to thank

Pamela Koffler
acknowledgement: for Killer Films

Joan McAllister
the producers wish to thank

Phil Morrison
the producers wish to thank

Steven Raphael
special thanks

Noah Reibel
the producers wish to thank

Robin Rosenberg
the producers wish to thank

Katie Roumel
acknowledgement: for Killer Films

Michael Silverman
the producers wish to thank

the producers wish to thank

Production Company

Focus Features

Vulcan Productions

Killer Films
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John Wells Productions
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Section Eight
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Clear Blue Sky Productions

TF1 International

USA Films

Distributor

Focus Features

Finnkino Oy

Monopole-Pathé

Paradiso Entertainment

ARP Sélection

Alfa Films

Alliance Atlantis Vivafilm

Concorde Filmverleih

Eagle Pictures
-

Entertainment Film Distributors
-

GAGA Humax Inc.
-

GAGA Communications
,

Gateno Films

Paradise Group

Paradiso Home Entertainment

RTL Entertainment

Scanbox Entertainment
,

Transeuropa Video Entertainment (TVE)
,

Universal Home Entertainment

Vértigo Films
-

Yleisradio (YLE)

Miscellaneous

A.M. Leonard
the producers wish to thank

AONAlbert G. Ruben Company
insurance

Apex Car and Limo Service
car service

Arenson Prop Center
furniture rental

Artists Rights Society
acknowledgement: Joan Miró, "Nightongale's Song at Midnight and Morning Rain" © 2001

Audio Services Company
expendables

Barbizon Electric Co. Inc.
expendables

Bayonne Local Redevelopment Authority
military ocean terminal management

Bloomfield New Jersey Public Library
the producers wish to thank

Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus
the producers wish to thank

Borough of North Arlington, New Jersey
the producers wish to thank

Budget Rent-a-Car
production vehicles

Bureau
title design

Camera Service Center
electric equipment

Capezio
the producers wish to thank

Cinetic Media
financial advisory services

City of Bayonne, New Jersey
the producers wish to thank

City of Elizabeth, New Jersey
the producers wish to thank

City of Hackensack, New Jersey
the producers wish to thank

Coast to Coast Catering
catering

Consolidated Film Industries (CFI)
color by

Custom Film Effects
titles and opticals

DownStream Digital
post-production facilities

Early Halloween Vintage Clothing
vintage clothing

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
production vehicles

Entertainment Partners
payroll

Falco Ink.
public relations

Film Finance
completion bond

HSBC Bank USA
bank

Haddad's
production vehicles

Hand Held Films
camera equipment

Hartford Courant, The
the producers wish to thank

Kee Casting
extras casting

Kodak
motion picture film

Magno Sound and Video
video dailies

Marx Trains
the producers wish to thank

Morristown Erie Railroad
the producers wish to thank

Mutual Hardware
expendables

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, The
the producers wish to thank: use of the NAACP Brochure

New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission
the producers wish to thank

New Jersey Transit
the producers wish to thank

New York City Mayor's Office of Film, Theater & Broadcasting, The
the producers wish to thank

Orbit Digital
digital editing equipment

Orrefors Kosta Boda
the producers wish to thank , the producers wish to thank

Pride Equipment Corp.
camera equipment

Raygun Electric Video
expendables

Rex Post
group adr

Rosenthal
the producers wish to thank

Sloss Law Office
legal services

Square One Productions
sound editorial

Steiff North America
the producers wish to thank

Steinway & Sons
the producers wish to thank

Sunbeam Products
the producers wish to thank

Technicolor New York
dailies processing

The City of Paterson, New Jersey
the producers wish to thank

The McKenna Brothers
craft service

The Scotts Company
the producers wish to thank

Third Millenium Films Inc.
footage: "President Dwight D. Eisenhower" courtesy of

Township of Cranford, New Jersey
the producers wish to thank

Township of Kearny, New Jersey
the producers wish to thank

Township of Livingston, New Jersey
the producers wish to thank

Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation
footage: The Three faces of Eve" courtesy of

Union City, New Jersey
the producers wish to thank

Varèse Sarabande
soundtrack

Viv Kim Negative Cutting Service
negative cutter

Warner Bros. Scoring
score recorded at

Wilshire Stages, The
digital re-recording by

World Kitchen
the producers wish to thank: Corningware and Pyrex provided by

Yonkers Mayor's Office for Film and Television Development
the producers wish to thank






Navigation Boxes
Films by Todd Haynes
Far from Heaven
Poison (1991)
Safe (1995)