The Untouchables (1987) – Filming Locations
Crime / History / Thriller · Directed by Brian De Palma · Starring Kevin Costner
Elliot Ness, an ambitious prohibition agent, is determined to take down Al Capone. In order to achieve this goal, he forms a group given the nickname “The Untouchables”.
Where was The Untouchables filmed?
- Chicago, United States, Chicago – The famous baby carriage shootout sequence on the station steps. The iconic train station provided the backdrop for one of cinema's most celebrated action sequences, reimagining the Odessa Steps from Battleship Potemkin
- Chicago, United States, Chicago – Climactic courtroom and building sequences in the final act. The Art Deco skyscraper served as the location for the film's dramatic finale and establishing shots of the Chicago skyline
- Chicago, United States, Chicago – Multiple street scenes, car chases, and establishing shots throughout the film. Historic downtown Chicago locations authentically captured the 1920s Prohibition-era setting and provided the urban landscape for the Untouchables' investigation
- Mackinac Island, United States, Mackinac Island – Key scenes including Ness meeting with the Canadian Mountie and crucial dialogue sequences. The historic Victorian hotel's palatial interiors and lakeside setting provided an elegant contrast to Chicago's gritty streets
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Interior sequences and constructed period sets. While primarily an on-location production, additional interior scenes were filmed at Los Angeles studios to complement the Chicago exterior shooting