The film is shot as a dynamic financial thriller about a sudden power vacuum in a major French bank and the ruthless struggle that follows. The story follows a young executive's rise to the top, blending boardroom politics, pressure from a hostile takeover by an American hedge fund, and personal temptations that threaten his control. The filming often uses recognizable business and iconic locations of New York to emphasize international money flows and corporate influence.

Filming Locations:

Queensboro Bridge (Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge)

In the Movie

Scene where New York is shown through the bridge and the approach from East 59th Street, conveying tense movement between districts, emphasizing the atmosphere of international finance and constant pressure around the characters.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the iconic cantilever bridge over the East River, connecting Midtown Manhattan (near East 59th Street) with Long Island City in Queens. It is a major New York transportation artery and a popular backdrop for films needing a recognizable New York crossing and skyline views.

Office (25 Broadway and Morris Street), Manhattan

In the Movie

Scene where the building's exterior is used as a corporate office associated with banking and high-level decision-making, for scenes about power shifts, tough negotiations, and the public image of a financial institution.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a landmark office building in the Financial District near Bowling Green, historically associated with major corporate tenants and surrounded by a dense network of Wall Street-era streets. The corner of Broadway and Morris Street looks like a classic Manhattan business center with heavy pedestrian traffic of office workers and narrow canyon-like streets.

The Sherry-Netherland Hotel (781 5th Avenue and East 59th Street), Manhattan

In the Movie

Scene where it is used as an elite Manhattan location to emphasize a luxurious lifestyle and closed meetings, suitable for moments where influence, temptation, and reputation management intersect with the financial plot.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a luxury hotel and residential cooperative on the southeastern edge of Central Park at Grand Army Plaza, known for its prestigious address on 5th Avenue and classic elite New York views. The entrance area and surrounding streets often signal wealth, exclusivity, and access to high society.