Chicago, with its iconic skyline and notorious reputation, has been the backdrop for numerous action films. This collection showcases 10 films where the city's urban landscape plays a pivotal role in the narrative, offering viewers not just high-octane action but also a taste of Chicago's unique atmosphere. From classic shootouts to modern-day heists, these movies capture the essence of Chicago's dynamic and often dangerous side.
Blues Brothers (1980)
Description: Although more of a comedy, this film includes numerous action sequences set in Chicago, with the Bluesmobile tearing through the city's streets.
Fact: The film features a massive car chase that was filmed on the streets of Chicago, causing significant disruption.
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Running Scared (1986)
Description: Two Chicago cops decide to retire but get pulled into one last case, leading to a series of action-packed sequences across the city.
Fact: The film was one of the first to feature extensive use of Chicago's elevated train system in action scenes.
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The Untouchables (1987)
Description: Set during the Prohibition era, this film follows Eliot Ness and his team as they take on Al Capone's empire in Chicago. The city's historical feel is palpable throughout the movie.
Fact: The famous Union Station shootout was filmed at Chicago's Union Station.
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The Fugitive (1993)
Description: Dr. Richard Kimble, wrongfully convicted of his wife's murder, flees through Chicago to prove his innocence. The city's public transit system and landmarks like the Chicago River are central to the film's chase scenes.
Fact: The famous dam jump scene was filmed at the Cheoah Dam in North Carolina, but the chase through Chicago's streets is all real.
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The Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
Description: A sequel to the original, this film continues the action-comedy tradition with more car chases and musical performances set in Chicago.
Fact: The film features a new Bluesmobile, which again wreaks havoc on Chicago's streets.
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The Lake House (2006)
Description: While not an action film per se, it includes a pivotal scene where a car chase occurs in Chicago, showcasing the city's beauty and its darker side.
Fact: The film's time-traveling love story uses Chicago's architecture to bridge different eras.
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The Dark Knight (2008)
Description: This film, set in a Gotham City inspired by Chicago, features Batman's battle against the chaotic Joker. The city's architecture and infrastructure are integral to the film's action sequences, making Chicago an unspoken character in the story.
Fact: Many scenes were filmed in actual Chicago locations, including LaSalle Street and Lower Wacker Drive.
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Public Enemies (2009)
Description: This film chronicles the life of notorious gangster John Dillinger, with Chicago serving as the primary setting for his bank robberies and eventual downfall. The city's historical backdrop adds authenticity to the era's portrayal.
Fact: The film used real locations like the Biograph Theater, where Dillinger was famously killed.
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Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)
Description: While not exclusively set in Chicago, the city becomes a battleground for Autobots and Decepticons, showcasing its skyline in spectacular destruction sequences.
Fact: The film's climax features a massive battle that destroys much of Chicago's downtown, all done with CGI.
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The Negotiator (1998)
Description: A hostage negotiator takes hostages himself to prove his innocence, with much of the action unfolding in Chicago's high-rises and streets.
Fact: The film's climax takes place in a real Chicago skyscraper, showcasing the city's vertical landscape.
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