Bethesda Terrace

Nearest Subway Stop: 72nd Street B C
Scenes at this Location
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Photo Copyright Universal Pictures 2005
Directed by: Susan Stroman
Starring: Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane
In the original movie version of Mel Brooks' The Producers, it was at the fountain in Lincoln Center that Max Bialystock finally convinced Leo Bloom to take part in his crazy scheme, but in the 2005 musical version, it is here on the lip of Bethesda Fountain that Leo proclaims, "I want everything I've ever seen in the movies!" -
Also at this Location
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Photo Copyright HBO 2003
Directed by: Mike Nichols
Starring: Ben Shenkman, Meryl Streep, Jeffrey Wright
Shown in several scenes over the course of this mini-series, with special emphasize on the Angel that sits atop the fountain. It is also the location for the final scene. -
Photo Copyright New Line 2004
Directed by: Jon Favreau
Starring: Ed Asner, Will Ferrell
At the end of the film, as Santa tries to get his sleigh, which is powered by Christmas Spirit, off the ground, it barely clears Bethesda Fountain as it rises into the air. -
Photo Copyright Touchstone Pictures 1996
Directed by: Ron Howard
Starring: Mel Gibson
It was here on the terrace during the 10th Annual Junior Science Fair, that Sean Mullen, son of the wealthy Tom Mullen, was kidnapped. -
Photo Copyright Sony Pictures 2002
Directed by: Rob Minkoff
Starring: Michael J. Fox
During his flight from the evil Falcon, Stuart does some amazing airplane stunts over Bethesda Terrace.