Grand Central Terminal is a landmark in New York, New York, and a filming location for Carlito's Way. Built in 1913, it was designed by Reed and Stem; Warren and Wetmore, and is a National Historic Landmark.
Location: New York, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Carlito's Way (movie) — as Site of the climactic shoot-out chase, ending on the Park Avenue escalator
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15802, SRC-15803 - Built in 1913
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16005, SRC-16828, SRC-17139 - Designed by Reed and Stem; Warren and Wetmore
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16005, SRC-16828, SRC-17139 - Historic designation: U.S. National Historic Landmark (designated December 8, 1976)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16005, SRC-16828, SRC-17140
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15802 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/c/Carlitos-Way.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15803 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlito%27s_Way (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16005 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Central_Terminal (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16828 — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Central_Terminal (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17139 — https://www.planning.org/greatplaces/spaces/2013/grandcentral.htm (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17140 — https://readtheplaque.com/plaque/grand-central-terminal-national-historic-landmark (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Carlito's Way filmed?
Grand Central Terminal, in New York, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Carlito's Way.
Who designed Grand Central Terminal?
Grand Central Terminal was designed by Reed and Stem; Warren and Wetmore.
Where is Grand Central Terminal located?
Grand Central Terminal is located in New York, New York.