Rush Hour was filmed in Los Angeles in the United States of America.
Former Ambassador Hotel
In movie
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Scene was shot The Ambassador Hotel was constructed in 1921 by architect Myron Hunt in the Mediterranean Revival style. Over the years the hotel and Cocoanut Grove nightclub inside were very popular spots for celebrities. In 1968 Senator Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated in the hotel's main kitchen and marked the beginning of a rapid decline of the hotel. The hotel was closed to guest in 1989, though it remained open for filming and special events. The hotel was finally demolished in 2005 with only a few small portions retained to be integrated into the new Los Angeles High School of the Arts.
Los Angeles
Chinese Consulate Gate
In movie
Scene where Lee is denied access to the consul and decides to sneak in his own way.
Real
Scene was shot This Los Angeles estate was constructed in 1928 for Edward Doheny, son of an oil tycoon. The property was purchased in 1965 by the city and is now a park and historic place. The grounds are open to the public, and the mansion itself can be toured.
Beverly Hills
Grauman's Chinese Theatre
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Scene was shot After the success of the nearby Egyptian Theatre showman Sid Grauman constructed the Chinese Theatre in 1927 by architects Meyer & Holler. This grand movie palace was constructed at over twice the cost of his previous venue and is known for its grandeur both inside and out. The theatre is the origin of the famous celebrity handprints, starting with Norma Talmadge before construction was complete and eventually including over 200 concrete blocks in the forecourt. Grauman hired specialist Jean Klossner to develop an extremely hard concrete specifically to preserve the handprints.
Los Angeles
Chinese Consulate
In movie
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Scene was shot Constructed in 1928, this 16,600 square-foot was designed in the Tudor/Gothic Revival style by famed architect Paul Revere Williams. Read more detail about the house on zillow.
Pasadena
Hong Kong Penthouse
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Scene was shot Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built in 1924 for retailer Charles Ennis. The distinctive exterior of the building is constructed from 27,000 patterned granite blocks decorated in a Mayan revival style. The house was first used for filming only six years later in Female and has been used regularly ever since.
Los Angeles
LA Premiere Terminal
In movie
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Scene was shot Beginning its life in 1923 as Daugherty Field, Long Beach Airport is a public airport consisting of three runways. Due to strict noise restrictions and proximity to LAX, the airport handles limited general commercial flights, but is very busy with air cargo, charter, private aviation, and other such flights. The airport also houses a Boeing facility that maintains military jets.
Long Beach
China Exposition
In movie
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Scene was shot Constructed in 1971 and expanded several times over the years, is a 720,000 square foot events space located in downtown Los Angeles. The distinctive green glass and white steel south annex was designed by architect James Ingo Freed and opened in 1993 to become the main entrance.
Los Angeles
