Where was The Wiz filmed?
1978 film by Sidney Lumet
The Wiz (1978) was filmed in New York City, World Trade Center, Queens, Coney Island, Astroland, Kaufman Astoria Studios and 2 more places, 8 places named in its Wikipedia article, in the United States. Wikidata records no filming location for it at all, so the article is the only recorded source. A sentence in an article is weaker evidence than a statement, and every claim on this page says which it is.
Places per Wikipedia's article
The article names 8 places. A sentence in an article is weaker evidence than a Wikidata statement, so these are listed apart, never mixed into the statement list, and the claim links straight to where it came from.
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Towns & cities
New York City
United States
most populous city in the United States
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Towns & cities
Queens
United States
borough in New York City, New York, United States
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Towns & cities
Coney Island
United States
coastal neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
“Astroland at Coney Island was used for the Tin Man scene, with The Cyclone as a backdrop, while the World Trade Center served as the Emerald City.” Wikipedia
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Studios & sets
Kaufman Astoria Studios
United States
film studio
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Landmarks & buildings
World Trade Center
United States
former skyscraper complex in Manhattan, New York (1968-2001)
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Landscapes & nature
Astroland
United States
amusement park
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Landmarks & buildings
New York State Pavilion
United States
historic exposition pavilion in New York City
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Landmarks & buildings
Coney Island Cyclone
United States
wooden roller coaster in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York
Places whose own article says it was shot there
3 places whose own Wikipedia article names this film as something shot there, where Wikidata records nothing and this film’s own article does not say so either. The weakest evidence on this atlas: no pin on the map, and nothing in the downloads. Each sentence is quoted whole and linked to the article it came from, so it can be judged rather than taken on trust.
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World Trade Center United States
“In 1999, one writer noted: "Nearly every guidebook in New York City lists the Twin Towers among the city's top ten attractions." Among the films that used the complex as a filming location was Sidney Lumet's The Wiz (1978), where the World Trade Center was used to represent Emerald City.” Wikipedia
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Shea Stadium United States
“Shea Stadium was used for filming the 1973 movie Bang The Drum Slowly starring Robert De Niro and Michael Moriarty and the 1978 film The Wiz.” Wikipedia
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New York State Pavilion United States
“For example, the Tent of Tomorrow's interior was used as a filming location for the 1978 film The Wiz and a 2009 episode of the TV series CSI: NY.” Wikipedia
Also shot in these places
- The Godfather 1972
- The Avengers 2012
- The Godfather Part II 1974
- Spider-Man 2002
- Taxi Driver 1976
- Captain America: The First Avenger 2011
- Joker 2019
- The Godfather Part III 1990
- Catch Me If You Can 2002
- The Wolf of Wall Street 2013
- Spider-Man: Homecoming 2017
- Black Swan 2010
Set in the same places
- Oliver & Company 1988
- Bee Movie 2007
- Max Payne 2001
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 2011
- Call of Duty: Ghosts 2013
- Balto 1995
- Mary and Max 2009
- Assassin's Creed III 2012
- Mario Bros. 1984
- Need for Speed: The Run 2011
- Deus Ex 2000
- Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne 2003
Frequently asked questions
How many filming locations does The Wiz have?
No place recorded on Wikidata, but 8 places named in its Wikipedia article, labelled per Wikipedia.
Which other productions were filmed at the same places?
The Godfather (1972), The Avengers (2012), The Godfather Part II (1974), Spider-Man (2002) and 8 more, each listed on this page.
Where does this information come from?
Filming location statements on Wikidata, plus places named in the production's own Wikipedia article, which are labelled per Wikipedia. Nothing is scraped from listicles and nothing is generated.