They MIGHT have been used as heaters in some kind of smithing or metalworking operation. Seeing the italian food center brought back memories. A tough detective who is part of an elite New York City unit is trying to find out who killed his partner, but uncovers a plot to kidnap mobsters for money. A paranoid, secretive surveillance expert has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that the couple he is spying on will be murdered. It’s a Checkers now. had many a great sandwich there in the 80s….so sorry to see it is no more. I was sure there was a post about the three buildings awhile back on Curbed but I can’t find it. The Mosad and various other foreign diplomatic figures ... See full summary ». In fact, I’d wager that the shot is of the northern entrance to the Ditmas Av station on McDonald between Cortelyou and Ditmas. One of the buildings labeled #60, was apparently a bake shop/kitchen. I would like to donate, but can’t promise at the moment. From the Santa Claus chase around Bushwick Ave. to Sal and Angie’s luncheonette on Wyckoff Ave. to the part of the chase on Palmetto and Onderdonk you cited and finally the Police garage in Queens. The El at this point is over it’s alleyway, which a car can’t drive down that fast as it was mostly dirt then and parts still are today. The New York of the French Connection is much closer to “New York, 1955” than “New York, 1981,” the one where every surface in the subway and projects would be covered in graffiti and very much the property of people who feared neither cop nor tie-wearing French assassin. You can see some Christmas decorations in the hotels, and Popeye’s Christmas “celebration” with the children. I’m still looking to find the answer. It was on the old West End Line of the BMT, it became the B Line. Looking for something to watch? I would ride the N train two stations to Fort Hamilton Parkway, which was right around the corner from my apartment building. I never realized at the time that places like Ratners would someday be gone. The goal is $50,000, and to date, 1,728 Scouting NY readers have donated $36,348! In a couple of minutes I was up in my aunt’s apartment and I asked her about the film. My mother actually saw part of this being filmed as the neighborhood was abuzz that Gene Hackman was around. Also, in another section, Scout refers to the modern Manhattan office building at East 40th Street and Park Avenue — 101 Park Avenue. Shot at 914 Broadway on the Bushwick/Bed-Stuy border, the bar today is a Chinese Restaurant called China City: Popeye and his partner Buddy “Cloudy” Russo are engaged in a drug stakeout at the Oasis…. Edit. I lived in Coney Island during the 60’s and 70’s. OK, consulted a 1970 Brooklyn telephone directory at the Public Library. Ian, You would LOSE the bet. In fact the cinematographer probably chose times, and film stock, and structured his shots to accentuate the “grittiness.” I notice that most of the Manhattan shots were often devoid of shadow while your shots were often bright sunlight. The final scene in The French Connection was shot in the remains of the Randall’s Island Bakery. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Commander Finchhaven, a ghostly relic from the First World War, he had fallen down dead drunk on his first assignment and been consigned from the great beyond to sail the seas until a ... See full summary ». Note the refurbishment of the adjacent buildings: We get one final passing shot of Cafe Roma on Broome Street, founded in 1891 and still in business, complete with neon sign and painted wall ad: If you enjoyed reading this post, would you consider making a donation to help me make my first movie? (as Ham Chau Luong), Algerian Chief You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. !, I love this movie even more! French Connection II (1975) Filming & Production. In the film French Connection, New York City is portrayed as grey and run down while Marseille is a murky port of narrow alleys and criminal overlords. Then, after the conductor gets shot, Popeye is pacing the train on Putnam Ave on the section between Fresh Pond Road and Forest Ave. A freelancing former U.S. Intelligence Agent tries to track down a mysterious package that is wanted by the Irish and the Russians. I saw the sign on Palmetto Street close to Cypress Ave say filming Gotham tv Series on Feb 24, Feb25 at this location under the M train. But, now, I don’t look twice at all the filming going on around NYC. The auto graveyard scene was shot in Hunt’s Point in the Bronx, and the Police impound garage where the Lincoln was taken apart is on 56th Road in Sunnyside, Queens.
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