Joe Mantegna

Bugsy (1991)

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The 1991 Barry Levinson film “Bugsy” was shot in Southern California. George, played by Joe Mantegna, is seen picking up Bugsy, played by Warren Beatty, at Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles. Union Station appears several times in the film.

LOCATION: 800 Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

They are seen walking through this area. Union Station has been featured in many films, such as “Blade Runner” “Catch Me If You Can,” “The Dark Knight Rises,” “Species,” “To Live And Die In L.A.,” “Nick of Time,” “Pearl Harbor,” “The Replacement Killers,” “Mike’s Murder,” “The Way We Were,” “Union Station,” “Under the Rainbow” and more.

Bugsy visits this home in Pasadena and purchases it on the spot.

LOCATION: 1311 Hillcrest Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106

The home of Virginia Hill, played by Annette Bening, can be found in Hancock Park. The same home appeared in the films “The House Bunny” and “Hollywoodland.”

LOCATION: 425 S Plymouth Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90020

Los Angeles City Hall is seen as Bugsy takes Harry Greenberg, played by Elliott Gould, to an isolated area.  The building has been featured in endless films, such as “L.A. Confidential,” “Liar Liar,” “The Nice Guys,” “Ray,” “Gangster Squad,” “Impulse,” L.A. Bounty” and more.

LOCATION: 200 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

The exterior of the Hotel Nacional de Cuba was filmed at the Castle Green Apartments in Pasadena, California. Castle Green has been featured in countless films, such as “True Romance,” “The Sting,” “Wild At Heart,” “The Little Rascals,” “Deja Vu,” “Sneakers,” “Puppet Master,” “The Last Samurai” and many more.

LOCATION: 99 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

The interiors of the Hotel Nacional de Cuba were filmed at the MacArthur in Los Angeles, formerly known as the Park Plaza Hotel. No longer a functioning hotel, the MacArthur today serves primarily as a property for hosting filming and special events.

LOCATION: 607 S Park View St, Los Angeles, CA 90057

Airheads (1994)

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The 1994 comedy “Airheads,” starring Brendan Fraser, Steve Buscemi and Adam Sandler, was filmed around Los Angeles, California. The exterior of the KPPX Rebel Radio station, where much of the film takes place is actually located on the grounds of Fox Plaza, more famously known for it’s appearance as Nakatomi Plaza in “Die Hard.” This building sits opposite the back entrance of the main building and connects to a parking structure, in an area typically off limits to the general public.

LOCATION: 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067

The main Fox Plaza building in also seen many times in the film, such as when the band first arrives at the radio station.

Chazz, played by Brendan Fraser, unsuccessfully tries to submit a demo to Palatine Records.

LOCATION: 10635 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

The apartment of Kayla, played by Amy Locane, can be found in Hollywood. There are limited views from the street.

LOCATION: 1600 N Bronson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

The Lone Rangers band lives in this apartment building overlooking Hollywood.

LOCATION: 6326 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

The address is listed as Franklin Ave, which is deceptive. The road is atop a hillside, separating it from the main road of Franklin Ave. You actually need to take Yucca St to Ivar Ave to access it.

The band catches a show at the famous Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood. The venue pops up again later in the film when Officer Wilson, played by Chris Farley, goes looking for Kayla.

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LOCATION: 8901 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069