The film was shot in the vicinity of New York City and tells the story of a soft-hearted psychiatrist whose normal practice is disrupted when a powerful mafia boss becomes his patient. The gangster's panic attacks and constant intrusions invade the doctor's personal life, dragging him into tense meetings, public confrontations, and unwanted attention from federal agents, until an unlikely bond forms between them.

Filming Locations:

Waldorf Astoria Hotel

In the Movie

The scene where it serves as the setting for refined and elegant moments, contrasting with the psychiatrist's ordinary professional life and the intimidating presence and publicity of the crime boss, highlighting the pressure the protagonist is under as he is drawn into this dangerous world.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the historic building of the luxury hotel on Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, known for its magnificent Art Deco interiors and long association with high-profile individuals and major New York events. Its address is located between East 49th and 50th Streets, making it a recognizable landmark for filming sophisticated exteriors and interiors.

50th Street and 2nd Avenue

In the Movie

The scene where an outdoor street intersection is used for transitional city scenes, where key characters move through Midtown, showing the everyday New York hustle and the public nature of their escalating situation, as the doctor's life becomes increasingly difficult to control.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a busy intersection in Midtown Manhattan, surrounded by office buildings, residential towers, and constant traffic, typical of the East Side street grid. The intersection's surroundings offer a realistic New York streetscape with crosswalks, traffic lights, and a steady flow of pedestrians, suitable for filming street dialogues and movements.