The film was shot in various locations across Europe and New York, telling the story of a nuclear crisis that begins with a collision of two trains in Russia, one of which is carrying nuclear warheads. The subsequent explosion puts the world on high alert, but a White House nuclear expert and a special forces intelligence officer suspect the incident was not accidental. Delving into the investigation, they uncover a complex conspiracy involving stolen nuclear weapons and a terrorist with no demands — making him nearly impossible to predict or negotiate with. The investigation leads them on a tense chase through European cities and finally into the heart of Manhattan, where the final confrontation unfolds on the streets of New York. The film combines elements of a geopolitical thriller with action scenes and was notable for being the first film released by DreamWorks Pictures.

Filming Locations:

5th Avenue between West 50th and 51st Streets

In the Movie

Scene where chase and action scenes unfold along this famous stretch of Fifth Avenue near Rockefeller Center, where the crowded Midtown atmosphere creates a dramatic urban backdrop as the protagonists rush to prevent a catastrophic attack on the city.

In Reality

The scene was filmed on this stretch of Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, which runs right past St. Patrick's Cathedral and Rockefeller Center, making it one of the most iconic and bustling blocks in New York City. This area is a major commercial and tourist hub, filled with flagship stores and landmark buildings that have appeared in countless films over the decades.

3rd Avenue and East 52nd Street

In the Movie

Scene where tense street action scenes unfold at this busy intersection in the heart of Midtown, as the protagonists close in on the terrorist threat, navigating through the dense urban maze of Manhattan's East Side in an attempt to intercept the bomber before he reaches his target.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in the area of the intersection of Third Avenue and East 52nd Street, located in Midtown, on the East Side of Manhattan, dominated by office towers, corporate headquarters, and residential high-rises. This bustling crossroads is a typical Manhattan intersection with heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic, providing an authentic urban environment often used for filming chase and street action scenes.

The Peninsula Hotel, 5th Avenue

In the Movie

Scene where the characters arrive at or work from the Peninsula Hotel during the New York phase of the investigation, as the conspiracy trail leads them into the heart of Midtown, where key plot events unfold against the backdrop of the upscale Fifth Avenue atmosphere.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the luxurious Peninsula New York hotel, located at the corner of 5th Avenue and West 55th Street, in the heart of Midtown. Originally built in 1905 as the Gotham Hotel, this historic property has been a prominent Fifth Avenue landmark for over a hundred years. The hotel sits in one of Manhattan's most prestigious neighborhoods, surrounded by upscale shops and cultural institutions.