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Where was Blow Out filmed?

1981 film, directed by Brian De Palma.

  • Philadelphia

The story is set in Pennsylvania, about 143 miles (229 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Pennsylvania
Filmed in
Philadelphia
Distance
About 143 miles (229 km) between Pennsylvania and the nearest filming location.
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About Blow Out

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Released
1981
Director
Brian De Palma
Cast
John TravoltaNancy AllenJohn LithgowDennis FranzBernie RachelleJohn McMartin
Genre
CrimeMysteryPolitical ThrillerNeo-noirDrama

While in post-production on the low-budget slasher film Co-ed Frenzy, Philadelphia sound technician Jack Terry is instructed by his producer Sam to obtain a more realistic-sounding scream and better wind effects.

There, a detective interviews Jack about the accident, and Jack asks Sally out for a drink.

He learns from a news report that, seemingly coincidentally, a man named Manny Karp filmed the accident with a motion picture camera.

Famous lines from Blow Out

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • A bang?Detective Mackey
  • Do you?Jack Terry
  • I'm not sure where.Jack Terry
  • Jesus, that's terrible.Jack Terry
  • You were facing the car?Detective Mackey

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