Maps of Movies

American Hustle (2013)

Where American Hustle says it takes place, and where it was really shot.

A Brooklyn childhood, Camden's streets and a Plaza Hotel suite: the story is set in New York and New Jersey but mostly shot in Massachusetts.

Scenes and places

Irving's Brooklyn childhood street (1978)

Irving looks back on growing up and the choices that made him a con artist. It sets up the man who will later be pushed into a sting.

Set in Brooklyn street — The street of Irving's childhood, which he recalls in voice-over. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A working-class street in Worcester doubling for Brooklyn.

Irving's dry cleaner (1978)

Irving works his legitimate shops while running loans and art deals on the side. The shop shows the ordinary life he is afraid to lose.

Set in Irving's dry cleaning shop, Mineola NY — One of the dry cleaning stores Irving still runs alongside his art dealing and scams. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A dry cleaner on Natick's main street.

Irving and Rosalyn's house (1978)

Irving is trapped at home with Rosalyn, who threatens to report him if he leaves. He stays mostly for his adopted son Danny.

Set in Irving and Rosalyn's home — Irving's home with Rosalyn and Danny; the film does not name its street.

A residential street in Medford.

The big hall dance (1978)

Irving and Sydney celebrate their success among crowds in an ornate hall. The glamour shows how far their scams have taken them.

Set in New York street and a large hall — New York street scenes and a grand hall where the characters celebrate. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A grand hotel on Copley Square in Boston.

Filmed at Fairmont Copley Plaza lobby, Boston — Filmed in the hotel lobby for the hall scene; two articles agree. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The museum and the Rembrandt (1978)

Standing before a Rembrandt, Irving tells the FBI agent that the painting is a fake. His point is that people believe what they want to believe.

Set in A museum — A museum where the con artists and the FBI agent talk art; the film gives no name.

A Worcester museum with a large art collection.

Filmed at Worcester Art Museum, Worcester MA — Used as the museum for the Rembrandt scene; two articles agree. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Hotel Chelsea meeting (1978)

Irving's team meets potential investors, working the sheikh angle. The sting grows from one con into a larger operation.

Set in Hotel Chelsea, New York — A New York hotel where Irving's team meets investors. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A landmark hotel on West 23rd Street.

Filmed at Hotel Chelsea, New York — Exterior used for the investors' meeting; one article. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Outside the Plaza Hotel (1978)

Richie's team follows Carmine to the Plaza to push him toward the deal. Richie wants a whole floor for his operation.

Set in The Plaza Hotel, New York — The New York hotel where the operation chases Carmine to persuade him. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A luxury hotel on Central Park South.

Filmed at The Plaza, New York — Exterior is the real hotel; interiors were built on a studio set in Woburn MA. One article. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Carmine speaks to Camden (1978)

Carmine is introduced as the working man's friend and greets his city. He seems to care about his people, and that earns Irving's respect.

Set in Camden, New Jersey — Carmine addresses a crowd in Camden. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A war memorial hall in downtown Worcester.

Filmed at Worcester Memorial Auditorium, Worcester MA — Hall used for the union meeting, including its mural; one article. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Irving and Carmine bond (1978)

Irving convinces Carmine that the sheikh is legitimate while sharing his dislike of Richie. The two men become friends.

Set in A club and restaurant — A club-restaurant where Irving and Carmine get friendly; the film names no place.

A neighborhood bar on Millbury Street.

Carmine's Camden streets (1978)

Carmine shows Irving the neighborhood he serves and greets residents. He wants the sheikh to see how his investment would help Camden.

Set in Camden, New Jersey — Camden streets where Carmine greets residents. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A Worcester street doubling for Camden.

The sheikh's welcome party (1978)

Carmine brings the sheikh to a lavish party, explaining mobsters are there as part of doing business. Irving learns a Mafia boss wants to meet the sheikh.

Set in Welcome party for the sheikh — A party in the sheikh's honor; the film gives no named place.

A railway station in Worcester and a theatre in Boston.

Filmed at Union Station, Worcester MA — Arrival and exterior of the party; two articles agree. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Filmed at Wang Theatre (Boch Center), Boston — Interior of the party; one article. Wikidata used (Wikipedia coordinate differs by about 69 m). Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Characters

• Irving Rosenfeld — A con artist who loves Sydney but is tied to his wife Rosalyn and her son.
• Sydney Prosser — Irving's partner, posing as English aristocrat Lady Edith Greensly.
• Richie DiMaso — An FBI agent who forces the two to set up a sting.
• Carmine Polito — The mayor of Camden, New Jersey, trying to revive Atlantic City gambling.
• Rosalyn Rosenfeld — Irving's unpredictable wife.