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John Wick
Directed by Chad Stahelski (uncredited David Leitch), John Wick (2014) revitalized the action genre with its "gun-fu" choreography and stylized world-building. Keanu Reeves stars as a retired super-assassin who is pulled back into the underground world he left behind after the son of a Russian crime lord steals his vintage Mustang and kills the puppy left to him by his late wife. What follows is a relentless, neon-soaked vendetta through the streets of New York City.
The film is celebrated for its sleek visual style, the introduction of the Continental Hotel, and for launching one of the most successful action franchises of the 21st century.
Locations
The film utilizes the distinct architecture of Manhattan and Brooklyn to create a heightened, mythological version of New York City where assassins operate under a strict code of conduct.
The Continental Hotel (The Beaver Building), Manhattan
The exterior of the legendary Continental Hotel, a neutral ground sanctuary for the criminal underworld, is the Beaver Building located at 1 Wall Street Court. Its unique flatiron shape and ornate entrance have become synonymous with the franchise. Map Location
The Continental Lobby (Cunard Building), Manhattan
While the exterior is in the Financial District, the opulent, high-ceilinged lobby of the Continental was filmed at the Cunard Building (25 Broadway). The grand Mediterranean-style hall provided the sophisticated, "old world" luxury required for the assassins' headquarters. Map Location
John Wick’s House, Mill Neck, Long Island
John Wick’s ultra-modern, glass-walled home, where the inciting home invasion takes place, is a real private residence located in Mill Neck, Long Island. The house's minimalist design and secluded forest setting emphasize John’s isolation from the world of violence. Map Location
The Red Circle (Williamsburg Savings Bank Tower), Brooklyn
The exterior and some upper levels of the "Red Circle" nightclub, where John hunts Iosef Tarasov, were filmed at the Williamsburg Savings Bank Tower (One Hanson Place). The building's iconic clock tower and art deco details served as the backdrop for the high-stakes pursuit. Map Location
Bethesda Terrace, Central Park
The final scene where Winston (Ian McShane) meets John and warns him of the consequences of his actions was filmed at Bethesda Terrace in Central Park. The grand sandstone arches and the fountain provided a regal, open setting for the film's concluding moments. Map Location
Director
Chad Stahelski
Cast
Keanu Reeves
Michael Nyqvist
Alfie Allen
Willem Dafoe
Ian McShane
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