The film "Collateral" was filmed in Los Angeles, USA.

Filming Locations:

Phone Theft

In the Movie

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Designed by architect Claud Beelman in the corporate modern style, the 12-story hotel began its life as the headquarters of Superior Oil Company in 1955. The exterior of the building is finished with white marble and stainless steel. In 2002, the building reopened after a major renovation as the second location of The Standard hotel, with a rooftop pool, bar, and dance floor on the 12th floor.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

In the Movie

In Reality

The scene was filmed at LAX is the fourth busiest airport in the world (2nd in the US), covering more than 3,500 acres along the coast between Westchester and El Segundo. The airport first opened in 1930 as Mines Field, and received its current name in 1949. The airport is served by four parallel runways, the longest of which is nearly 13,000 feet. LAX has nine passenger terminals with 128 gates, as well as a cargo terminal and a heliport. The distinctive Googie-style theme building at the center of the terminal complex was designed in 1961 by architect Paul Williams. The arched structure houses a panoramic retro-futuristic restaurant with views of the airport.

Los Angeles Central Library

In the Movie

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The Central Library was built in 1926 by architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue in the Mediterranean Revival style with Egyptian influences. The library was significantly expanded in the 1980s with an eight-story wing featuring an atrium, designed by Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates in a modernist style. In addition to books, the library also houses the massive Los Angeles Public Library photo collection, containing over 3 million historical photographs.