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American Gangster

Governors Island

New York · United States  ·  Den and projects interiors

American Gangster filmed at Governors Island, New York. Sets for the den where Lucas cuts heroin, and for the housing interiors of the final busts, were erected on this former army island.

Where to go

40.688654, -74.018276

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
American Gangster (2007)
On screen
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In real life
Governors Island, New York
Can you visit?
Open to the public, free
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did American Gangster film at Governors Island?
At 40.688654, -74.018276 in New York. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Governors Island?
Open to the public, free.
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