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4 Classics Filmed in Grand Central

by | Jun 8, 2016

Grand Central is iconic and memorable for many New Yorkers. Housing multiple transportation options and a plethora of shops and restaurants within the terminal, Grand Central accommodates all. Therefore, it makes sense that so many movies have featured Grand Central Terminal as a movie set. Here are TripleMint’s favorite classic movies that have been filmed in Grand Central!

North by Northwest (1959)

The main foyer of Grand Central Terminal has never looked as beautiful as it does in Hitchcock’s great 1959 masterpiece featuring the incomparable Cary Grant. Watch as a spy and a, supposed, agent play cat and mouse as one chases after the other across the country. Filled with action, suspense, and romance, this movie perfectly features Grand Central while also being one of the best movies of all time.

Superman – 1978

Our next classic movie features what is beneath Grand Central Terminal, which, in this story, is the nefarious’ Lex Luther’s lair. Telling the origins of Superman, this classic movie retells the story of how the famed superhero came to Earth and rose to fame. From novice reporter to unstoppable superhero, Superman is a fantastic movie for any lover of action.

The Fisher King (1991)

Turning Grand Central’s main concourse into a glorious dance floor, this classic movie involves a quest to find the Holy Grail. Accidentally causing a mass murder while working on a radio talk show, Jack Lucas helps a homeless man who is suffering from the loss of his wife at the hands of the murderer. A heartwarming movie with an unforgettable ending, this is one movie we recommend to all.

Carlito’s Way (1993)

Likely the bloodiest scene ever filmed in Grand Central, this classic features Carlito Brigante, a man released from prison with the intention to forgo his criminal ways. However, after being sucked back into his old life, Carlito sets himself on a dangerous path as he goes against a gangster.AdwordsLeaderboard728x90

 

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