Down By Law (1986)

The 1986 Jim Jarmusch film “Down by Law” was primarily shot around New Orleans, Louisiana. The opening shot of the film, which is part of a montage showing the city, takes place at Cypress Grove Cemetery. The easiest way to reach this area is by entering at Canal St / City Park Ave. Once you’re in the cemetery, the paths inside have their own names as well. The scene was shot nearest to Live Oak / Myrtle. We’ve provided the GPS coordinates below. Here is where the hearse is parked in the opening shot.

LOCATION: 120 City Park Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124 (GPS coordinates: 29°58’47.6″N, 90°06’40.9″W)

The camera keeps moving past these grave sites.

Zack, played by Tom Waits, sits on the curb in front of this building, after Laurette, played by Ellen Barkin, tosses his records in the street.

LOCATION: 2000 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70116

Here is a wider view of the building, where Laurette throws the records from the second level balcony.

Jack, played by John Lurie, talks to a prostitute at this corner. The building that was at the corner has since been demolished, but the large pole, which is seen prominently in the scene, is still there. The house from the Lucio Fulci film “The Beyond” is located just across the street to the left.

LOCATION: Felicity St / Orange St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Zack meets Roberto, played by Roberto Benigni, at this building. Roberto tells him “its a sad and beautiful world.”

LOCATION: 2634 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117

Zack sits next to this door, where Preston (Vernel Bagneris) offers him money to drive a car across town, which unbeknownst to Zack has a body in the trunk. We were unable to match up the angles seen in the film due to cars obstructing the area and workers coming and going from the building, but it is the same location.

Zack passes this intersection, where a police car is parked and begins pursuit.

LOCATION: 604 Kerlerec St, New Orleans, LA 70116

Zack gets arrested in the street in front of these homes.

LOCATION: 712 Marigny St, New Orleans, LA 70117

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Million Dollar Baby (2004)

The 2004 Clint Eastwood film “Million Dollar Baby” was shot around Southern California. Early in the film, Frankie, played by Eastwood, speaks with Father Horvak outside of this church, which can be found in Venice.

LOCATION: 940 Coeur D Alene Ave, Venice, CA 90291

Frankie’s house can be found in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of East L.A.

LOCATION: 5206 Argus Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90041

Scrap, played by Morgan Freeman, has dinner with Maggie, played by Hilary Swank, at the Broadway Diner. These scenes were filmed at the former Quality Cafe in Downtown L.A.  The diner was a one-time staple of films, appearing in “Training Day,” “Ghost World,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “Another Day In Paradise,” “(500) Days Of Summer” “Seven,” “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” “The Heartbreak Kid” and many more.  However, it was not an actual restaurant open to the public.  Instead it was used solely for filming.  Unless the building was being set up for a production, most of the time it was closed up and locked by a large metal door covering the front windows.  So catching a glimpse of it was rare. Sadly, it ceased to function as a filming location and was completely renovated in 2014. The interior of the property no longer bears any resemblance inside to how it appeared in so many films.

LOCATION: 1238 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (since closed and remodeled)

Maggie’s apartment can be found in Venice.

LOCATION: 20 Dudley Ct, Venice, CA 90291

Maggie buys her mom a new house, which can be found in Sun Valley.

LOCATION: 11115 Wicks St, Sun Valley, CA 91352

After Maggie sustains an injury, she is checked into a rehab facility. The exterior scenes were filmed at St Luke’s Hospital in Pasadena. The same hospital appeared in the films “Kill Bill,” “Flags of Our Fathers,” “La La Land,” “Faster,” “Starsky & Hutch,” “Halloween II” (1981) and more.

LOCATION: 2632 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107

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The Wolf Of Wall Street (2013)

The 2013 Martin Scorsese film “The Wolf of Wall Street” was shot in primarily around New York and New Jersey, with some additional filming in London, England and Switzerland. The home of Jordan Belfort, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, can be found inside the Chestnut Hill Estates in Oyster Bay, New York. The neighborhood is on a private road, which is not gated, but marked as private.

LOCATION: 39 Chestnut Hill Dr, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 (GPS coordinates: 40°51’04.5″N, 73°33’49.8″W)

Jordan sets up shop with Donnie, played by Jonah Hill, launching their own scheme-based brokerage firm out of a former auto body shop. The building can be found in Ardsley, New York.

LOCATION: 701 Saw Mill River Rd, Ardsley, NY 10502

Jordan meets Naomi, played by Margot Robbie, at a party at this waterfront home, located in Port Washington, New York.

LOCATION: 10 Vanderbilt Dr, Port Washington, NY 11050

In one of the more memorable scenes of the film, Jordan drives to a country club to make a call on a public phone. As he finishes, the Quaaludes he took kick in and he loses most of his motor functions, struggling to make it down the stairs back to his car. These scenes were filmed at the Harrison Meadows Country Club in Harrison, New York.

LOCATION: 123 North St, Harrison, NY 10528

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Bewitched (2005)

The 2005 film adaptation of “Bewitched,” starring Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell, was filmed in Southern California. The home of Isabel, played by Kidman, can be found in Studio City.

LOCATION: 4427 Radford Ave, Studio City, CA 91607

Late in the film, Isabel and Jack, played by Ferrell, move into this home, located in Hancock Park.

LOCATION: 510 S Lucerne Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90020

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Purple Rain (1984)

The 1984 film “Purple Rain,” starring Prince, was shot around Minneapolis, Minnesota and Los Angeles, California. Early in the film, The Kid, played by Prince, is seen performing at the First Avenue nightclub with The Revolution. The venue is seen multiple times throughout the film.

LOCATION: 701 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

The exterior of the venue was actually a composite of two locations. Close-ups of the box office area were filmed at The Wiltern in Los Angeles.

LOCATION: 3790 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010

The Kid’s house can be found in Minneapolis. Less than a year before his death, Prince actually purchased the home in 2015.

LOCATION: 3420 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406

Later in the film, The Kid drives up to check on his mother, who is sitting on the curb. These scenes were filmed in Los Angeles. While his mother is sitting in front of 922 Irolo St, only the view across the street is seen, facing 919 Irolo St.

LOCATION: 922 Irolo St, Los Angeles, CA 90006 (facing 919 Irolo St, Los Angeles, CA 90006)

The Wizard Of Oz (1939)

Numerous original props from the classic 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz” can be found on display at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California. Perhaps most notable of all are the ruby slippers of Dorothy, played by Judy Garland.

LOCATION: 6067 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Also on display are Dorothy’s pinafore and blouse.

Here is the headpiece worn by Bert Lahr as the Cowardly Lion. Rubber ears were sewn to a wig that combined with a beard attached under the chin to complete the headpiece. It is the only known version from the film to still exist.

Here is the hat worn by Margaret Hamilton as The Wicked Witch of the West.

Here is one of the uniforms worn by a Munchkin soldier.

William S. Burroughs

Renowned author William S. Burroughs (“Naked Lunch,” “Junky,” “Queer”) lived in this New Orleans home from 1948 to 1949. The house was famously documented in fellow author Jack Kerouac’s novel “On the Road,” where he recounted visiting Burroughs on January 21, 1949. There is a historical marker located to the left of the house.

LOCATION: 509 Wagner St, New Orleans, LA 70114

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Footloose (1984)

The 1984 film “Footloose,” starring Kevin Bacon, was filmed in Utah. The church where Shaw Moore, played by John Lithgow, is reverend can be found in the town of American Fork, about 40 minutes south of Salt Lake City. The reverend’s home was formerly located across the street, but has since been demolished, with a shopping plaza now in its place.

LOCATION: 75 N 100 E, American Fork, UT 84003

One of the central locations of the film is the mill where Ren, played by Kevin Bacon, works. It can be found in the town of Lehi. While the building itself hasn’t changed much since filming took place, the surrounding area has changed significantly, with roads and businesses now surrounding it.

LOCATION: 833 E Main St, Lehi, UT 84043

Here are some additional looks at the mill, which appears several times throughout the film.

Shaw Moore meets with members of the community at this house, also located in Lehi.

LOCATION: 518 N 100 E, Lehi, UT 84043