Scent of a Woman (1992) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Martin Brest · Starring Al Pacino, Gabrielle Anwar
Charlie Simms is a student at a private preparatory school who comes from a poor family. To earn the money for his flight home to Gresham, Oregon for Christmas, Charlie takes a job over Thanksgiving looking after retired U.S. Army officer Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade, a cantankerous middle-aged man who lives with his niece and her family.
Where was Scent of a Woman filmed?
- New York, United States, New York – Lieutenant Colonel Slade and Charlie navigate through the bustling streets of Manhattan during their weekend adventure. The iconic New York setting provides the urban backdrop for the film's pivotal bonding sequences and city exploration scenes
- Boston, United States, Boston – The opening scenes establish Charlie's prestigious prep school and the initial meeting with Lieutenant Colonel Slade. Boston serves as the setting for Bayside Academy and establishes the film's New England prep school environment
- Fenway Park, Boston, United States, Boston – Slade and Charlie attend a Boston Red Sox baseball game, with memorable dialogue and character bonding. The legendary baseball stadium provides an iconic Boston setting where the two leads share a key moment of their developing relationship
- Ferrari automobile on coastal roads, United States, New York – The exhilarating driving sequence where the blind Colonel Slade takes the wheel of the red Ferrari at high speed. Scenic coastal and suburban driving routes serve as the dramatic setting for one of the film's most memorable and dangerous scenes
- New York, United States, New York – Slade and Charlie stay at the luxurious Waldorf Astoria Hotel during their weekend in the city. The iconic luxury hotel represents Slade's taste for fine living and provides an elegant setting for key scenes of their weekend