Boogie Nights (1997) – Filming Locations
Drama / Comedy · Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson · Starring Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore
In 1977, an idealistic porn producer and his promising protege try to catch up with the end of an era before their never-ending party collides with cold, hard reality.
Where was Boogie Nights filmed?
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Primary setting for the adult film industry sequences and nightlife scenes throughout the film. The film extensively uses real Los Angeles locations, particularly the San Fernando Valley which is the actual center of the adult film industry in Southern California
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Club and nightlife sequences where characters socialize and perform. Iconic 1970s-inspired nightclub setting used for the film's most memorable ensemble sequences and performances
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Various exterior scenes establishing the Los Angeles skyline and cityscape. Provides elevated vantage points of Los Angeles and establishes the geographical setting of the narrative
- Las Vegas, United States, Las Vegas – Sequences where characters travel to Las Vegas for adult industry conventions and business. Represents the commercial epicenter of the adult film business and provides contrast to Los Angeles locations
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Establishing shots and street-level sequences in the Hollywood entertainment district. Real Hollywood locations ground the film in the authentic geography of the entertainment industry