The film is set in New York City and tells the story of Chuck, a former successful stockbroker who deliberately stepped away from the high-competition world of Wall Street to take a quiet job as an assistant in a New York City morgue. His relatively peaceful existence is disrupted when he is transferred to the night shift to make room for the boss's nephew, and the situation becomes even more chaotic when he meets his new colleague, the irrepressible Bill "Blaze" Blazejowski. Together, after learning about the troubles of Chuck's neighbor Belinda, a prostitute, they decide to combine Chuck's business knowledge (MBA) with Bill's street smarts to launch an unconventional prostitution service right from the morgue. The film is a comedy that captures the gritty and vibrant atmosphere of early 1980s New York, with locations throughout Manhattan, from the bright neon lights of Times Square to the quiet residential streets of the Upper West Side.

Filming Locations:

Times Square

In the Movie

Scene where the bustling and slightly seedy Times Square of the early 1980s is shown in all its glory with neon lights, setting the vibrant New York atmosphere of the film. The area's nighttime energy and its connection to the less polished side of the city directly echo the themes of the unconventional business and colorful characters.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in the iconic Times Square area in the heart of Manhattan, formed by the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue between West 42nd and 47th Streets. In the early 1980s, Times Square was known for its gritty atmosphere with porn theaters and shows, quite unlike the current tourist hub. It remains one of the world's most recognizable urban landmarks.

Bakery, 2239 Broadway & West 80th Street

In the Movie

Scene where the neighborhood bakery on the Upper West Side serves as a backdrop for showing the characters' everyday life. This location creates a grounded local setting, contrasting with the wild plot twists, and shows the heroes in a familiar domestic environment on Broadway.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the bakery storefront at 2239 Broadway on the corner of West 80th Street on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. This stretch of Broadway is a typical residential-commercial artery with shops, restaurants, and apartment buildings. The Upper West Side neighborhood has always been popular with families and professionals, located between Central Park and Riverside Park.

Subway, Lexington Avenue & East 51st Street

In the Movie

Scene where Chuck navigates the subway in midtown Manhattan, showing a typical day for New York commuters on their way to and from work. The underground station highlights the contrast between his past career on Wall Street and his current quiet job at the morgue.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Lexington Avenue – 51st Street subway station in midtown Manhattan, one of New York's busiest transit hubs on the IRT Lexington Avenue Line. The station is located under the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 51st Street, surrounded by major office towers and commercial buildings in the heart of East Midtown.