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- The Younger’s new house in ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ - Location: 4930 W Hirsch St. While this house fits snugly in its neighborhood of Austin, Chicago, its iconic use in the film “A Raisin in the Sun” elevates its status from quaint home to racial status symbol.
- Green Mill Cocktail Lounge from ‘Thief’ - Location: 4802 N Broadway. “Thief” is a critically acclaimed gritty neo-noir following one man’s safecracking life of crime, so it makes sense that the gritty bar it filmed in lands on this list.
- The chase scene tunnel from ‘The Dark Knight’ - Location: Lower Wacker Drive. It’s understood that the fictional city of Gotham from the extensive “Batman” universe is a tribute to New York City - however, that didn’t stop director Christopher Nolan from finding inspiration for his Gotham in Chicago.
- The bridge from the bridge jump in ‘The Blues Brothers’ - Location: 95th St Bridge. John Landis’s musical comedy “The Blues Brothers” is #8 in Forbes’ list of films that destroyed the most cars, coming in at a whopping 104 cars wrecked during production (60 of which were cop cars).
- The Dark Knight
- The Blues Brothers
- Transformers: Dark of The Moon
- The Fugitive
- Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
- High Fidelity
- Home Alone
- The Color of Money
- The Untouchables
- Public Enemies
Director Christopher Nolan transformed Chicago into Gotham City for “The Dark Knight.” The former IBM building at 330 N. Wabash Ave. served as the headquarters for Wayne Enterprises. The chase scenes were shot in the downtown area on Lower Wacker Drive. Scene from “The Dark Knight” Scene from “The Dark Knight” Image via hotels.com The bank robbery ...
“The Blues Brothers” features several iconic Chicago locations. One of them is Ray’s Music Exchange and the E. 95th St. Bridge. Image via hotels.com Scene from “The Blues Brothers” Image via Chicago Tribune When Jake and Elwood met Ray Charles in the film, they were at Shelly’s Loan and Jewelry Company at 300 E. 47th St. on Chicago’s South Side. Sc...
Downtown Chicago is the setting for a battle between the Decepticons and Autobots. Image via hotels.com This city is prominently featured in “Transformers: Dark of the Moon,” including shots of Trump International Hotel & Tower. Image via Chicago Tribune
Protagonist Richard Kimble’s home is in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The main character in “The Fugitive” ultimately goes on the run through downtown Chicago, where he passes several landmarks, like the Picasso statue in Daley Plaza and the Chicago Hilton Hotel: Image via hotels.com Scene from “The Fugitive” Image via Chicago Tribune Cook County ...
You can see plenty of the Chicago skyline in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Image via theculturetrip.com Sites include the Art Institute of Chicago and the Skydeck Chicago Ledge at Willis Tower. Image via hotels.com Characters also visit the Chicago Boardof Trade. Image via Chicago Tribune Ferris’s best friend Cameron’s house is at 370 Beech St. in Hi...
In “High Fidelity,” Rob Gordon goes on a journey and visits many sites in uptown Chicago, including Roscoe Village, the Green Mill located uptown, and Music Box Theatre in Lakeview. The theaterstill hosts a range of events. Scene from “High Fidelity” Scene from “High Fidelity” Scene from “High Fidelity” Image via Chicago Tribune
The McCallister home prominently featured in “Home Alone” is in Winnetka, a suburb of Chicago. Image via Chicago Tribune The family also runs through Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Image via hotels.com
In “The Color of Money,” the main character runs Chicago pool halls with his star student, and Chris’s Billiards is visible in the background. A tournament also took place in a ballroom at Navy Pier. Scene from “The Color of Money”
Chicago is the setting of “The Untouchables,” featuring scenes at Union Station in the Loop, the Chicago Board of Trade, the Rookery Building, the Auditorium Theatre at Roosevelt University, the Blackstone Hotel, and the Michigan Avenue Bridge. Scene from “The Untouchables” Image via Chicago Tribune
One key Chicago landmark featured in “Public Enemies” is the Biograph Theater in Lincoln Park. Image via Chicago Tribune The theater is the actual site of the death of John Dillinger, the notorious gangster played by Johnny Depp in the film. Image via theculturetrip.com Scene from “Public Enemies”
The Untouchables location: Ness confronts Capone at his hotel: Roosevelt University, 430 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago. The ‘Lexington’s’ lower lobby is the foyer of Roosevelt University – you can peek inside at the grand staircase, where Ness confronts Capone after the murder of his fellow Untouchables.
Here’s our list of films made, wholly or partly, in Chicago. Click on the film title for its full entry. You’ll find details of the film's locations, how they appear on screen and whether you can see / visit them today. There are also travel details, background info, trivia and of course photographs of what you can expect to find.
Feb 21, 2024 · Whether film crews are capturing the city’s impressive skyline, beautiful parks or world-renowned museums, television shows, short films and feature-length movies are constantly being filmed...
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Feb 19, 2019 · Whether you’re a local or planning a trip, a great way to get a new perspective on the Second City is to view it through someone else’s lens. Here’s our list of the top 11 best films set in Chicago (well, and Gotham City) to inspire your visit. 1. Backdraft.
