The film is an Italian exploitation thriller that combines urban detective elements with a narrative about a subsequent expedition. The story follows journalist Emanuelle, who uncovers the mystery of a wild young woman linked to an Amazonian tribe thought to be extinct, and then joins a group venturing deeper into the jungle. The New York locations provide recognizable streets, landmarks, and travel backdrops, laying the foundation for the early detective and 'en route' sections before the plot shifts to wilderness dangers and escalating violence.

Filming Locations:

Rockefeller Center

In the Movie

Scene where background city actions and passing shots are used to emphasize the characters' presence in Manhattan, creating a lively Midtown atmosphere consistent with trips, meetings, and transitional plot moments.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the iconic Midtown Manhattan complex around 30 Rockefeller Plaza, surrounded by major avenues and filled with offices, plazas, and heavy pedestrian traffic. Its recognizable public spaces and geometry make it convenient for shooting quick urban inserts and moving shots.

6th Avenue and West 52nd Street (Intersection)

In the Movie

Scene where streets and sidewalks are filmed to place the characters in a bustling Midtown corridor, supporting transitions between investigation locations and highlighting the public nature of the story's beginning.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a Midtown Manhattan intersection in a dense commercial area near major offices, hotels, and constant street traffic. The intersections create a typical New York 'canyon' look that immediately evokes central Manhattan and is suitable for quick exterior inserts.

American Museum of Natural History

In the Movie

Scene where the exterior and street moments are shown to place the characters in Manhattan during the investigation, using a well-known public landmark for a real-world feel rather than a studio setting.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a major public museum on Manhattan's Upper West Side, facing Central Park and known for its vast exhibition halls and iconic facade along Central Park West. The location is very popular with visitors, easily recognizable on screen, and surrounded by dense city streets, helping to create a sense of real New York.

Cadman Plaza West and Water Street (Intersection)

In the Movie

Scene where moving exterior shots are made to expand New York's geography beyond Manhattan, serving as transitional material while the characters drive, regroup, or move between investigation plot points.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in the Brooklyn area near public spaces and approaches to the Brooklyn Bridge, with wide streets and a mix of old infrastructure and modern urban context. The location provides a strong 'outer New York' feel and flexible angles for street-level filming.

Plymouth Street and Washington Street (DUMBO) (Intersection)

In the Movie

Scene where exterior street shots are used as a recognizable urban backdrop, enhancing the New York setting for the characters and providing visually specific inserts for continuity during movement and transitions.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the well-known DUMBO intersection in Brooklyn with classic brick buildings and the famous view of the Manhattan Bridge. The streetscape stands out and is often used for filming because it clearly reads as New York and offers controlled sightlines.