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Where was National Treasure filmed?

2004 film, directed by Jon Turteltaub.

  • Washington, D.C.

The story is set in New Jersey, about 155 miles (250 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
New Jersey; New York City, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania
Filmed in
Washington, D.C.
Distance
About 155 miles (250 km) between New Jersey and the nearest filming location.
Distance
About 204 miles (328 km) between New York City, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania and the nearest filming location.

About National Treasure

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Released
2004
Director
Jon Turteltaub
Cast
Nicolas CageDiane KrugerJustin BarthaJon VoightHarvey KeitelSean BeanChristopher PlummerOleg TaktarovAnnie ParisseErik King
Genre
HeistThrillerAdventureTreasure HuntAction

The story

In 1974, a child named Benjamin Franklin Gates is told by his grandfather about a fabled treasure hidden in America.

When Ian reveals himself as a crime boss and suggests stealing the Declaration, a fight ensues, and the group splits.

Suspecting something amiss, Abigail confronts Ben and takes back the document.

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