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Where was Ragtime filmed?

1982 film, directed by Miloš Forman.

  • New Jersey

The story is set in New Jersey, so the filming stayed close to the setting.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
New Jersey; New York City
Filmed in
New Jersey
Distance
About 56 miles (90 km) between New York City and the nearest filming location.

About Ragtime

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Released
1982
Director
Miloš Forman
Cast
James CagneyBrad DourifMoses GunnElizabeth McGovernKenneth McMillanHoward RollinsMary SteenburgenSamuel L. JacksonFran DrescherDebbie Allen
Genre
Drama
Based on
Ragtime

The story

At the start of the 20th century, architect Stanford White unveils a nude statue atop Madison Square Garden, modeled after former chorus girl Evelyn Nesbit.

Passing through the Lower East Side, Evelyn encounters street artist Tateh, who throws out his unfaithful wife.

Coalhouse finds a policeman and returns to find his car soiled with horse manure.

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