The film was primarily shot in New York City and uses recognizable public spaces to ground the story: three elderly friends lose their pensions after a corporate decision, and their plans for a peaceful retirement fall apart. They decide to take action against the financial institution they hold responsible. The film contrasts everyday life in their neighborhoods with civic and downtown Manhattan settings to support the comedic crime plot.

Filming Locations:

Jacob Wrey Mould Fountain (City Hall Park)

In the Movie

Scene where the characters are shown in a recognizable public space in downtown Manhattan; the park serves as an ordinary urban backdrop that contrasts with the important decisions about money and survival they are about to make.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the restored ornate cast-iron fountain in City Hall Park, a landscaped urban park near Lower Manhattan government buildings, popular among office workers and tourists, surrounded by major pedestrian routes.

New York County Supreme Court (60 Centre Street)

In the Movie

Scene where the plot uses the exterior of an official courthouse to visually emphasize legal and institutional power in the city, reinforcing the theme of ordinary people confronting systems that control money and consequences.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the historic New York County Supreme Court building on Centre Street, known for its grand Beaux-Arts facade and frequent use in film and TV, located near other civic buildings in Lower Manhattan.

Clinton Diner (Maspeth, Queens)

In the Movie

Scene where the film uses the relaxed diner atmosphere for realistic character moments, placing the protagonists in a familiar working-class setting where they can discuss plans, worries, and relationships away from downtown offices.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a long-standing neighborhood diner in Maspeth, Queens, recognizable by its classic roadside diner format and local atmosphere, often used as a practical location for dialogue scenes and everyday routines.