The filming of the comedy covered several picturesque locations. Some scenes were shot in the directors' home state of Rhode Island, where the main character Charlie's house is located. Other episodes were created against the backdrop of Vermont's beauty, possibly to give the film an atmosphere of travel and chase on the way to Massena, New York. The choice of these locations may have been driven not only by the directors' desire to capture familiar landscapes and create a realistic setting, but also by budget and logistics considerations of the filming process.

Filming Locations:

Charlie's House

In the Movie

Scene where Charlie, wanting to please everyone, hosts a barbecue in the yard of his Rhode Island home. Neighbors and acquaintances flood his lawn, but instead of gratitude, they show only arrogance and a consumerist attitude. They shamelessly pounce on the food, not bothering with basic politeness. His cooking is criticized, and requests for help go unheeded, highlighting his role as free labor. Even his unfaithful wife behaves provocatively, showing disrespect towards him. Charlie, with a forced smile, tries to keep face, but his eyes show growing disappointment, foreshadowing an imminent explosion and the emergence of his alter ego, Hank.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in a quiet area of Rhode Island. It is a typical American suburban house. A small, well-kept lawn, garage – all create the impression of an ordinary life of an American cop. Although a lot of time has passed since the filming of the movie, and the house may have undergone some changes, its overall appearance remains almost the same, preserving the atmosphere of an ordinary American idyll, which contrasts so much with the crazy events that unfolded around the hero. This is a place where it seems nothing unusual happens, and it is this contrast that makes the subsequent development of events in the film even more comical and absurd.

Barbershop

In the Movie

Scene where Charlie, in police uniform, arrives at a barbershop. Noticing a car parked illegally, he goes inside to ask the owner to move it. However, inside, all eyes are fixed on the street, where a woman has bent over to pick up a child, and this sight overshadows everything else for the barbershop patrons. Charlie, feeling contempt for his authority and disregard for the law, loses his temper. In a fit of rage, he gets into the offender's car and drives it straight through the barbershop window, demolishing everything in its path.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a real barbershop in Jamestown, Rhode Island, at 20 Narragansett Avenue. It is a real store that is part of Conanicut Marine Services. Jamestown is a quiet coastal gem with historic farms, parks, restaurants, and shops. This location was also used for filming other movies. Thus, the filming location is an ordinary store located next to other stores in typical low-rise America.

Train Station

In the Movie

Scene where Charlie, desperately trying to control his personality Hank, stands on the platform. The train departs, taking Irene, whom both of his selves are in love with. The struggle between Charlie and Hank reaches its peak: they argue, fight, and try to seize control of the body. Irene, seeing that Charlie is truly struggling and understanding that deep down he is a kind person, makes a decision. She runs out of the departing train, rushing to him, showing that she chooses Charlie, not the crazy Hank.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Waterbury-Stowe station, located at US Highway 2 & Park Row, Waterbury, United States. Waterbury-Stowe was chosen for its picturesque view, typical of small American towns. The station provided a suitable atmosphere for the emotional climax of the film: the railway tracks receding into the distance create a feeling of longing and uncertainty. The small size and tranquility of the station simplified the filming process and gave the crew more control over the surrounding environment.