Where was Margin Call filmed

Locations

• Eric Dale Apartments

  In movie

  Scene where Will discusses with Eric Daly the liquidation of the bank's positions. After analyst Peter Sullivan discovers that the risk on mortgage-backed securities has reached a critical level, the bank's management decides to immediately begin selling “toxic assets.” In an emergency meeting that takes place overnight, top executives discuss the situation and conclude that to save the bank it is necessary to get rid of these assets before the market collapses. Will visits Eric and convinces him to come back to work and try to help find another solution before the sell-off of the bank's assets begins.

  Real

  Eric Dale Apartments on the map

  Scene was shot on the front porch of the building at 144 Columbia Heights in Brooklyn. This location is in the historic Brooklyn Heights neighborhood, known for its classic buildings and scenic views of Manhattan. The neighborhood is bounded by Old Fulton Street to the north, Cadman Plaza West to the east, Atlantic Avenue to the south, and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to the west. It became the first bedroom community for Manhattan residents due to its convenient ferry service, and to this day it still attracts high-income individuals and those with an appreciation for history and architecture, which fits Eric's image as a seasoned financial professional.

• The Road to Eric Dale

  In movie

  Scene where Seth and Will go to a meeting with Eric Dale and discuss their likely dismissal. Seth is actively involved in discussions with Will when everyone at the bank begins to realize the magnitude of the problem associated with “toxic assets.” As a junior analyst involved in analyzing financial data, Seth realizes that with the looming financial crisis, his job and future are at risk. Seth realizes that the bank is on the verge of collapse.

  Real

  The Road to Eric Dale on the map

  Scene was shot on the Queensboro Bridge (also known as the 59th Street Bridge) in New York City. It is one of New York City's most iconic bridges, connecting Manhattan and Queens across the East River. Built in 1909, it is an example of early 20th century engineering excellence and is characterized by its cantilevered design. The bridge has two levels: the upper level is used for automobile traffic, while the lower level previously served streetcars and trains. Due to its location and architecture, Queensborough has become not only an important transportation hub, but also a symbol of the connection between different parts of the city. Its use in the film adds visual variety to the movie, as much of it was filmed in the One Penn Plaza skyscraper.

  New York

• The building where the bank is located

  In movie

  Scene where Eric Dale has left the bank's office building after being laid off. In a massive downsizing of the bank's employees, Chief Risk Officer Eric Dale is laid off. Before leaving, he hands a thumb drive with incomplete calculations to his subordinate Peter Sullivan, warning him, “Be careful.” This event sets off a chain of events that leads to the disclosure of critical financial risk information that threatens the bank.

  Real

  The building where the bank is located on the map

  Scene was shot in the One Penn Plaza skyscraper in Manhattan. This building was built in 1972 and is the tallest in the Pennsylvania Plaza complex, which includes office buildings, hotels and entertainment facilities: One Penn Plaza is 229 meters high and has 57 floors. In the movie this place is the prototype of the famous investment bank Lehman Brothers, which became a symbol of the financial crisis of 2008: its bankruptcy was one of the catalysts of the global economic collapse. The authors chose One Penn Plaza for filming because at the time of filming it was vacated from some of its tenants, which allowed them to use large office spaces and create the necessary environment. The architecture and design of the skyscraper perfectly match the style of offices of large investment banks, which adds realism to the story.