As a location scout, I love visiting classic movie locations, because it’s a fun exercise to consider why this of all possibilities was chosen. One great example is the toll booth scene in the Godfather where Sonny is gunned down…
This was shot on Long Island, on a runway at the old Mitchel Air Force Base in Garden City. And looking at the overhead, you see exactly why it’s such a brilliant choice…
Private land. Total control. Ridiculously expansive views offering both scope and an eerie stillness. Existing roads. The large runway to play as the highway, the curve to play as the off-ramp.
All that’s left is for art to build some tollbooths – and I cannot imagine a better pick for this location.
And the craziest thing from when I went out to visit? I’m almost positive those are the same white road lines seen in the film.
Be sure to check out my look at EVERY Godfather location here!
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