The American comedy film of 1987, directed and produced by Herbert Ross, became a notable project of its time. The lead roles were played by Michael J. Fox and Helen Slater. Filming took place in Manhattan and its surroundings. For the scenes at the Prescott country estate, a real 300-acre estate on the banks of the Hudson River, near the town of Mount Kisco, New York, was used — about an hour's drive from midtown Manhattan, as indicated in materials from the American Film Institute. The first job of the protagonist Brantley, from which he was fired literally on the first day, was filmed at 101 Park Avenue — this building later became known as the exterior of the "Clamp" headquarters in the film "Gremlins 2". The lobby and facade of the fictional company "Pemrose" were filmed in the then-newest office building at 599 Lexington Avenue. Thanks to the building being almost empty, the filming went smoothly and without major restrictions. All this created an authentic and rich visual picture of 1980s Manhattan, where the dynamics of the corporate world coexist with personal adventures and romance.

Filming Locations:

Bus Terminal

In the Movie

Scene where Brantley Foster, a young man who has just graduated from Kansas State University, decides to move to New York to start a career. He finds an entry-level finance job at a large company, hoping for a successful future in the big city.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, located at 625 Eighth Avenue in Manhattan. This is one of the busiest and largest transportation hubs in New York. The terminal, opened in 1950, is an important center for intercity bus travel, connecting Manhattan with other regions of the United States.

Street

In the Movie

Scene where Brantley Foster walks through the streets of New York, looking around with delight and surprise. He admires the tall skyscrapers, bright shop windows, and the noisy stream of people. A slight smile appears on his face as he realizes that this place is full of opportunities and adventures.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the corner of Park Avenue and East 52nd Street in Manhattan — one of the most elegant and prestigious corners of New York. This area is an example of urban luxury with majestic skyscrapers housing offices of large companies and high-class residential apartments.

Office

In the Movie

Scene where upon arriving at the office, full of hope and anticipation of a new life, Brantley Foster confidently enters the building. He goes up to the reception desk, gives his name — but instead of a greeting, he gets confused looks. He is told that the company he was hired for no longer exists: it was recently taken over by a competing corporation. Brantley is stunned. Before he can even start, he is already fired.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the intersection of 101 Park Avenue and East 40th Street in the business district of Manhattan. The building at 101 Park Avenue is an elegant Art Deco skyscraper located near Grand Central, one of the city's largest transportation hubs. With its glass facade, clean lines, and impressive entrance, the building perfectly conveys the atmosphere of the corporate world of the 1980s.

Office of 'Pemrose Corporation'

In the Movie

Scene where after numerous attempts to find a job, Brantley Foster comes to the office of a large corporation run by his distant relative. Having little experience and influence, he gets a position in the mailroom of the company 'Pemrose Corporation'.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at 1166 Sixth Avenue, between 45th and 46th Streets in Manhattan. This is a modern office skyscraper built in the international modernist style: strict glass facades, clean lines, and impressive height, emphasizing the corporate atmosphere of the area. The building is surrounded by other business centers, near Rockefeller Center and Times Square, and fits perfectly into the Manhattan landscape filled with the energy of office life.