The film was shot in the USA, in New York and the Virgin Islands. The main part of the filming took place on the island of St. Thomas, where locations such as Magens Bay beach, downtown Charlotte Amalie, and the resorts Stouffer's Grand Beach Resort and Frenchman's Reef Resort were used. These picturesque locations served as the backdrop for many scenes, emphasizing the comedic and light-hearted nature of the film. After completing filming in the Virgin Islands, the crew moved to New York, where scenes were shot in the subway and Times Square. In particular, St. Bartholomew's Church at the corner of East 50th Street and Park Avenue was used as a set for the city morgue. Some scenes were filmed at the restaurant Maxim's, located on Madison Avenue and East 61st Street, as well as in the heart of the city — Times Square, encompassing Broadway, 7th Avenue, and West 42nd and 47th Streets. These urban locations added dynamism and contrast to the film, showcasing both the bustling metropolis and the relaxing atmosphere of a tropical getaway.

Filming Locations:

Morgue

In the Movie

Scene where Larry and Richard come to identify the body at the morgue. They go there to find out what happened to the body of their deceased boss Bernie. At the scene, they sign documents and return to the office. During a meeting with the boss, they cannot explain to management and the investigations department what happened to Bernie, and they are fired. This firing occurs amid suspicions of their involvement in the disappearance of $2 million that Bernie stole from the company.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at St. Bartholomew's Church, located at the corner of East 50th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. It was built between 1916 and 1930 in the Romanesque style with elements of Byzantine decor. The side entrance on East 50th Street was used in the film as the set for the city morgue. The use of this location enhances the scene visually and underscores the unique atmosphere of the film, where serious themes collide with absurd situations.

Restaurant "Maxim's"

In the Movie

Scene where Larry and Richard meet at the most expensive restaurant in the city. Larry and Richard find in the wallet of their deceased boss Bernie Lomax an electronic key to a locker in the Virgin Islands. They assume that the stolen money that Bernie took with him might be hidden in the safe. And since they were fired from the insurance company on suspicion of embezzling that money, they decide to use the key to retrieve the funds and clear their names.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the restaurant Maxim's, located in a building at the intersection of Madison Avenue and East 61st Street in Manhattan. The establishment, which opened in 1985, was a branch of the famous Parisian café from the "belle époque" era, founded in the 1890s. This restaurant quickly gained popularity due to its luxurious Art Deco interior. Maxim's became a favorite venue for social events, debutante balls, and weddings, making it a symbol of haute cuisine and refined lifestyle in New York. The last owner of the brand, Pierre Cardin, expanded Maxim's to Japan, China, and the USA. However, the New York restaurant, known for its high prices, closed in 2000 after critic William Grimes called it a "tired widow." In 2023, the Helmsley Carlton House hotel, where the restaurant was located, was sold for conversion into a residential building. After that, many years after its closure, the owners began selling off the restaurant's unique interior items, expressing hope that they would be purchased in their entirety by someone who could appreciate their value and put them to use.

Larry and Richard's Workplace

In the Movie

Scene where Larry and Richard sneak into the office after being fired. Larry and Richard break into the office of their former insurance company after being fired and discover that their deceased boss Bernie Lomax indeed has a bank account in the Virgin Islands. This discovery becomes a turning point for the characters, as they finally decide to go to the Virgin Islands to try to recover the stolen money and clear their names.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in the Seagram Building skyscraper, located in the very center of Manhattan, between 52nd and 53rd Streets. Built in 1958 by renowned architects Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Philip Johnson, this building became one of the first examples of modern corporate design. The Seagram Building quickly gained a reputation as a prestigious location for financial and legal firms, as well as large corporations. This explains the choice of this location as the workplace of the film's main characters: the building symbolizes success and high business standards, which is ideal for the insurance company where Larry and Richard worked.