Being John Malkovich (1999) – Filming Locations
Comedy / Drama / Fantasy · Directed by Spike Jonze · Starring John Cusack, Cameron Diaz
One day at work, unsuccessful puppeteer Craig finds a portal into the head of actor John Malkovich. The portal soon becomes a passion for anybody who enters its mad and controlling world of overtaking another human body.
Where was Being John Malkovich filmed?
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Craig Schwartz navigates the streets and operates his puppet shows throughout the film. Downtown LA serves as the primary urban setting for Craig's wanderings and street performances
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Craig and Maxine work in an office building; the mysterious door to John Malkovich's mind is located here. This iconic 1893 Victorian-era building serves as the real exterior and interior location for the film's central workplace where the portal is discovered
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Characters visit this LA landmark during the film. The observatory appears as a recognizable Los Angeles location in the latter portion of the film
- New York, United States, New York – Scenes depicting New York locations where John Malkovich performs and the characters pursue various plot points. New York City provides secondary filming locations for sequences involving John Malkovich's theater world and performances