Copacabana nightclub is a landmark in Manhattan, New York, and a filming location for Goodfellas. Built in 1940.
Location: Manhattan, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Goodfellas (movie) — as The nightclub Henry whisks Karen into through the kitchen entrance in the famous tracking shot
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15565, SRC-15567 - Built in 1940
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15567, SRC-16762, SRC-17287
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15565 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/g/Goodfellas.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15567 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copacabana_(nightclub) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16762 — https://www.newhopefreepress.com/2016/01/23/mr-copacabana-the-story-of-the-genius-who-created-manhat (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17287 — https://www.grunge.com/1489978/what-iconic-copacabana-nightclub-was-like/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Goodfellas filmed?
Copacabana nightclub, in Manhattan, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Goodfellas.
Where is Copacabana nightclub located?
Copacabana nightclub is located in Manhattan, New York.