The Hidden (1987)

The 1987 sci-fi detective film “The Hidden” was shot around Los Angeles, California. The opening bank robbery scene was filmed in Downtown L.A. at the Citigroup Center.  This same location has appeared in countless films, such as “Heat,” “Fight Club,” “To Live And Die In L.A.” and more.

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LOCATION: 444 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90071

A car chase ensues across the city, including the Los Angeles Central Library, located near the bank location.

LOCATION: 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071

The chase continues past the Uptown Rocker public art piece in Downtown L.A., which has also appeared in such films as “Southland Tales” and “Double Dragon.”

LOCATION: Uptown Rocker, W 4th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071 (GPS coordinates: 34°03’06.3″N, 118°15’10.2″W)

The chase proceeds to Grand Lower.  This is a popular area for both filming and photography.  It has been featured in countless films, including “The Terminator,” “Robocop,” “Demolition Man,” “Cobra,” “Batman Forever,” “Repo Man,” “Double Dragon,” “Whore” and many more.  It was also featured in the TV series “Westworld.”

LOCATION: Grand Lower, Los Angeles, CA 90071

The car reaches this parking garage area. This building has also appeared in “Kill Bill,” “The Neon Demon” and more.

LOCATION: 2404 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057

The chase enters MacArthur Park, another staple of film and television. The park appears in “Falling Down,” “Drive,” “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” and many more.

LOCATION: 2230 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90057

A police blockade is set up in this area.

LOCATION: Yucca St / Vista Del Mar Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

The car approaches from this area.

Lloyd Gallagher, played by Kyle MacLachlan, is seen entering a hospital building.

LOCATION: 6245 De Longpre Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

The location of Bleecker Bob’s Records appears more nondescript in present day, but remains standing.

LOCATION: 7663 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

The building depicted as the police station is now a Goodwill center.

LOCATION: 342 N San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90031

This is the restaurant where Jonathan Miller, played by William Boyett, eats in the film.

LOCATION: 1850 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Jonathan Miller is seen running after a car at this intersection next to the restaurant.

LOCATION: Russell Ave / N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

The car dealership can be found in Sherman Oaks.

LOCATION: 5015 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

The location of Anchor Imports can be found in Beverly Hills, but the building has since been remodeled and a door no longer exists in the shot seen in the film.

LOCATION: 9312 Civic Center Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (since remodeled)

The home of Tom Beck, played by Michael Nouri, can be found in Hollywood.

LOCATION: 1551 Courtney Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

This building in Hollywood was depicted as The Harem Room.

LOCATION: 1642 N Las Palmas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Brenda Lee Van Buren, played by Claudia Christian, has sex in the nearby parking lot.

LOCATION: 1609 N Las Palmas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

This church next to the parking lot is seen in the background of several shots.

The Neptune Mannequins building can be found in Downtown L.A.

LOCATION: 701 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Senator Holt is targeted at the MacArthur, 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.  However, it is under renovation with apparent plans to open a portion up once again as a hotel. It has been featured in many films, such as “Wild At Heart,” “Reservoir Dogs,” “Drive,” “Buffy The Vampire Slayer,” “Bobby,” “Gangster Squad,” “Tango & Cash,” “The Naked Gun” and many more.

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

To see our “The Hidden” location page, click here.

Thanks to Set-Jetter for first finding many of these locations.

Flashdance (1983)

The 1983 Adrian Lyne drama “Flashdance” tells the story of an aspiring dancer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The film itself split production between Pittsburgh and Los Angeles, California. Alex Owens, played by Jennifer Beals, works at Mawby’s Bar. The location has since been remodeled, but can be found in Downtown Los Angeles near Skid Row. The 1985 sequel “Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment” also filmed at the same location.

LOCATION: 229 Boyd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Alex backs out of a dance audition at the famed Carnegie Museum & Library in Pittsburgh. The same building appears in the films “The Silence Of The Lambs” and “Pretty Woman,” with the latter using actual footage from this film.

LOCATION: 4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Hanna Long, played by Lilia Skala, lives at this home, also located in Pittsburgh.

LOCATION: 2100 Sidney St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

The exterior of the Zanzibar strip club location can be found in Downtown Los Angeles. It is actually part of the property of the infamous Cecil Hotel. The interior was located at 365 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048.

LOCATION: 640 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Nick Hurley, played by Michael Nouri, lives in this home, located in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.

LOCATION: 440 S June St, Los Angeles, CA 90020

Alex exits Nick’s car at the Second Street Tunnel in Downtown L.A.  This is a popular filming location, appearing in such films as “The Terminator,” “Kill Bill,” “Demolition Man,” “Blade Runner,” “Con Air,” “Independence Day” and many more.

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LOCATION: 620 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

The famous final audition sequence was shot inside the Bob Hope Patriotic Hall in Downtown L.A. The building has been featured in numerous films, including “Inspector Gadget,” “Back To School,” “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story,” “Stand And Deliver” and more.

LOCATION: 1816 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015