Made in Pittsburgh: Movies and Shows Filmed in The Golden Triangle
Written by Viktoria Sako
Lights, camera, action! From our tall cityscapes to the golden bridges, Pittsburgh has been a hot commodity for the entertainment industry, serving as the setting to some of your favorite classic films and more recent TV show binges. See if you can spot Pittsburgh while you watch (or re-watch) these movies or tv shows on your next night-in!
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Grossing over $1 billion worldwide in 2012, Pittsburgh hit the big screens for the last of the Batman trilogy, “The Dark Night Rises.” Starring some renowned actors like Anne Hathaway, you can catch your favorite character strolling down the streets of Pittsburgh in this action-packed film. The camera captures downtown’s historic architecture on Oliver Ave, catching shots of the aged brick and gothic-style of the First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh.
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Not in the mood for action? Grab a date and watch Anne Hathaway's 2010 rom-com, “Love and Other Drugs” with scenes in portraying Downtown Pittsburgh as Chicago. Capturing major historical locations in downtown like the Omni William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh residents will definitely not miss the glimpses of their city in the film.
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Historic architecture scattered throughout downtown draws film-makers closer to the city's center, many of which utilize the city's old Allegheny County Jail and the city council building. In the 1991 horror film, “Silence of the Lambs," the eerie vibe seeps through your screen, making you jump at the sight of the dimly lit corridors of the jail, littered with deranged inmates.
Keep the thrills going with a binge-worthy TV show, “Mayor of Kingstown,” and catch a glimpse of the city council building and Monongahela river bridges in the show’s action-packed moments.
Want to see the filming locations yourself? Stroll downtown on your own or go on a walking tour, guided by a Pittsburgh local, of The Golden Triangle's most iconic landmarks.
