Maps of Movies
The Godfather (1972)
Where The Godfather says it takes place, and where it was really shot.
Sicily without Corleone, Las Vegas without a single casino shot, and a toll booth built on a runway: how the most famous mob film was staged.
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Scenes and places
Connie's wedding at the Corleone compound
Michael brings his girlfriend Kay to his sister's wedding and tells her stories about his family while making clear he wants no part of its business. In the study, Vito grants favours to a line of visitors.
Set in Corleone family compound (film setting) — The walled family home where Connie's wedding is held and favours are granted to visitors. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A hillside neighbourhood on Staten Island where the wedding exterior was filmed.
Filmed at 110 Longfellow Avenue, Todt Hill, Staten Island — Exterior of the Corleone compound. The coordinate is a Todt Hill neighbourhood value, not the house itself. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Woltz wakes up
Vito's lawyer Tom Hagen asks a Hollywood producer to give Johnny Fontane a film role, and is turned down. The next morning the producer finds out what that refusal costs.
Set in Jack Woltz's estate, Los Angeles (film setting) — A studio owner's mansion where a refusal gets an answer overnight. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A hilltop mansion in Beverly Hills, used as an exterior for many films.
Filmed at The Beverly Estate, 1011 N Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills — Exterior of Woltz's house. A Long Island location (Sands Point) is also claimed, so the match is disputed. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Michael and Kay shop for Christmas
Michael and Kay leave a shop loaded with Christmas gifts, and then trouble in the family catches up with the holiday.
Set in Fifth Avenue at 51st Street, New York — The department store where Michael and Kay finish their Christmas shopping. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A Midtown stretch of Fifth Avenue, once lined with department stores.
Filmed at Former Best & Co. store, Fifth Avenue at 51st Street (now Olympic Tower) — The front of Best & Co. appears as Michael and Kay leave the store with their parcels. The store was later replaced by Olympic Tower. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Luca Brasi's last walk
The Corleones' most feared enforcer goes to a meeting with the family's rivals, acting as if he is joining them.
Set in Hotel (New York, film setting) — A hotel corridor and dining area where Luca Brasi goes to meet the family's rivals. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A Times Square-area hotel with a famous Art Deco lobby.
Filmed at Hotel Edison, West 47th Street, Manhattan — The hallway walk before Luca Brasi's murder was filmed in the hotel; the dining room interior is not identified. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Michael guards his father at the hospital
Michael finds his wounded father's guards gone and moves him to another room. He then waits outside the entrance and bluffs gunmen into leaving.
Set in Hospital, New York (film setting) — The hospital where Vito recovers and Michael stands guard at the door.
A Bronx hospital building that no longer stands.
The meeting with Sollozzo
Michael agrees to talk with Sollozzo and a police captain. A gun has been hidden in the restaurant for him.
Set in Restaurant in the Bronx (film setting) — A small Italian restaurant chosen as a neutral meeting place.
A neighbourhood Italian restaurant on White Plains Road.
Michael in Sicily
Michael hides with family friends in a Sicilian village. He meets a local woman, Apollonia, and the two marry.
Set in Corleone, Sicily (film setting) — The village that gave the family its name, where Michael finds refuge, falls in love and marries.
A hill village in eastern Sicily near Taormina.
Filmed at Savoca, Sicily — Scenes set in Corleone were filmed in Savoca, including Bar Vitelli. Forza d'Agrò was also used. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at Forza d'Agrò, Sicily — Also a location for scenes set in Corleone. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Sonny at the toll booth
Sonny hears that his sister is in trouble and drives off alone, ignoring warnings.
Set in Highway toll booth, New York (film setting) — A causeway toll plaza on the way to Connie's house.
A former airfield on Long Island.
Filmed at Mitchel Field, Uniondale, Long Island — Three tollbooths, guard rails and billboards were built on a runway; the scene took three days and cost over $100,000. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The meeting of the Five Families
The heads of the other New York families gather to negotiate peace.
Set in Boardroom, New York (film setting) — A boardroom where the heads of the New York families sit down to make peace. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A 1924 Florentine-style bank on Liberty Street.
Filmed at Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Liberty Street, Manhattan — The bank's exterior appears; the board room interior was a set at Penn Central, since demolished. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Michael in Las Vegas
Michael travels to Las Vegas to buy out Moe Greene's stake in the family casinos. Greene refuses and flaunts his support from a rival boss.
Set in Las Vegas, Nevada (film setting) — The casino city where Fredo lives under Moe Greene's protection.
The desert city where the family keeps its casino interests.
Vito's funeral
Michael stands among the mourners as a capo quietly tells him there is a plan to set up a meeting with Barzini.
Set in Cemetery, New York (film setting) — A cemetery where mourners gather around the Don's grave. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A large cemetery overlooking Manhattan.
Filmed at Calvary Cemetery, Queens — One film-location article places the funeral here; no second source confirms it. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The baptism
While the priest reads the baptism vows, Michael answers as godfather.
Set in Church, New York (film setting) — A church where Michael stands as godfather to his nephew. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The original St. Patrick's, in Nolita.
Filmed at Old St. Patrick's Cathedral, Mulberry Street, Manhattan — One film-location article places the church interior at the side chapel; the exact space is not described. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The courthouse steps
A rival boss climbs the steps of a courthouse during Michael's nephew's baptism.
Set in Courthouse steps, New York (film setting) — Marble steps of a lower Manhattan courthouse. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A 1927 classical building on Foley Square.
Filmed at New York County Courthouse, Foley Square, Manhattan — The Don Barzini assassination scene was filmed on these steps. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at Mott Street, Manhattan — The olive oil company Google Maps · Apple Maps
Characters
- Michael Corleone — The youngest son and a war veteran who says he wants no part of the family business.
- Vito Corleone — The head of the Corleone family, who grants favours on his daughter's wedding day.
- Sonny Corleone — The eldest son, hot-tempered, who takes over when his father is hurt.
- Kay Adams — Michael's girlfriend, who hears his family stories at the wedding.
Questions answered on the map
- Where was Sonny's toll booth scene really filmed?
- Was the Sicilian Corleone scenes filmed in Corleone?