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Stars: Eddie Barth, Irene Cara and Lee Curreri. Link: Film Locations. 43. Cruising (1980) A police detective goes undercover in the underground S&M gay subculture of New York City to catch a serial killer who is preying on gay men. Director: William Friedkin. Stars: Al Pacino, Paul Sorvino and Karen Allen.
79 Metascore. In New York City 1981, an ambitious immigrant fights to protect his business and family during the most dangerous year in the city's history. Director J.C. Chandor Stars Oscar Isaac Jessica Chastain David Oyelowo. 2. Raging Bull. 1980 2h 9m R. 8.1 (381K)
Nov 12, 2016 · Lawrence first escaped to New York in the early 90s at a sensitive time in his life, following the sudden death of both parents and an early crisis of professional faith at BBC Newsnight. He ...
- Ghostbusters
- When Harry Met Sally…
- Do The Right Thing
- Scrooged
- Annie
- Escape from New York
- Once Upon A Time in America
- Tootsie
- Wall Street
- Moonstruck
An absolute classic, this star-studded flick ticks all the right boxes. Upon its release in 1984, Ghostbusters was met with rave reviews and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. It’s sharp, witty and outrageously hilarious; truly timeless yet a piece of film history in its own right. Ghostbusters was filmed on location in New York, and it took som...
When Harry Met Sally… is one of the most memorable rom-coms of all time. Starring Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal, the film revolves around their characters’ various chance meetings in New York City. In fact, it was in NYC where the story originated when the writer, producer and director met at the Russian Tearoom to discuss a movie idea. Since the film...
Often considered one of the best films of all time, Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing was deemed “culturally, historically, and aesthetically significant” by the Library of Congress in 1999. Unlike many of the films on this list which are filmed at various locations within the vast expanse of NYC, Do the Right Thing was shot on just one Brooklyn stree...
The second Murray flick to make the list, Scrooged is one of the most memorable Christmas movies ever. Based on Dickens’ 1843 novella, this modern retelling of a classic tale is both heartwarming and bleak in equal measures. Scrooged would signal Murray’s return to film after a four-year hiatus following the overwhelming success of Ghostbusters, an...
Based on the Broadway musical of the same name, Annie has enthralled generations of musical-lovers in the years since its release. The film is renowned for being set in NYC during the Great Depression, and is filled with a plethora of catchy tunes. Many of the street scenes were filmed on sets at Warner Bros. Burbank Studios, whereas the mansion sc...
This one’s an obvious choice considering its title, but John Carpenter’s Escape from New York has proved to be a timeless cult classic. Set in a grimy, futuristic metropolis, the film is something of a social commentary, with Carpenter prompted to write the screenplay in response to the aftermath of the Watergate scandal. The portrayal of NYC as so...
An epic crime drama starring Robert De Niro and James Woods, Once Upon a Time in America chronicles the world of organised crime in NYC. Exploring themes of love, greed, betrayal and mobster life, the film is often considered one of the greatest gangster movies of all time. The majority of external scenes were filmed in New York, such as in William...
Telling the story of a talented yet struggling male actor living in New York, Tootsie is a hilarious comedy starring Dustin Hoffman, whose character soon turns to cross-dressing to make ends meet. The film was highly celebrated upon its release, and was nominated for a total of 10 Academy Awards. Many of the scenes were actually filmed in NYC, with...
Starring Michael Douglas, Charlie Sheen and Daryl Hannah, Wall Street chronicles the tale of a young stockbroker who strikes up an unlikely kind-of-friendship with a ruthless corporate raider. The film was well-received upon its release, and has even proven influential in inspiring people to pursue a career on Wall Street. Of course, seeing as the ...
Moonstruck is a romantic comedy that explores the relationship between a widowed woman and her late fiance’s estranged, hot-headed younger brother. Despite the somewhat dubious premise of the plot, the involvement of Cher and Nicolas Cage ensured the film would be a raging success. The pair were praised for their “energetic performances”, and the f...
Dec 20, 2013 · There was, for slightly better than a decade, a “golden era” of insanely decadent, yet terribly smart and sophisticated New York City nightlife. For sake of argument, let’s say it began with Studio 54 opening in 1977 and ended in the late 80s due to several factors, including AIDS, the invasion of the “club kids” and the general financial difficulties of operating anything requiring ...
A New York City architect becomes a one-man vigilante squad after his wife is murdered by street punks. In self-defense, the vengeful man kills muggers on the mean streets after dark. Director: Michael Winner | Stars: Charles Bronson, Hope Lange, Vincent Gardenia, Steven Keats. Votes: 43,997 | Gross: $22.00M.
Jun 26, 2013 · Wall Street (1987) The Plot: It’s all about ’80s excess in this financial thriller, in which Bud Fox (Charlie Sheen), a young, hungry stockbroker, all but sells his soul to his idol, corporate ...
