Gattaca (1997)
- Documented locations
- 11
- Year
- 1997
- Directed by
- Andrew NICCOL
- Cities
- San Rafael, Pomona, Inglewood, Los Angeles, Culver City, San Diego, Kramer Junction
San Rafael, United States
Marin County Administrative Center, the last major work of Frank Lloyd Wright (completed in 1962 after his death), emblem of his organic architecture with long arcades and a blue roof. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designated as a California Historical Landmark and a National Historic Landmark, and is included on the tentative list for World Heritage.
The scene : The building embodies the headquarters of the aerospace corporation Gattaca, where Vincent works.
Pomona, United States
The scene : The Cal Poly Pomona campus provides futuristic architecture settings for the film.
Inglewood, United States
Large multi-sport hall in Inglewood inaugurated in 1967 (long the home of the Lakers), renovated and renamed Kia Forum. It was designed by architect Charles Luckman and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The scene : The arena represents the center of DNA tests in the film.
Los Angeles, United States
Los Angeles City Hall, inaugurated in 1928; long the tallest building in the city and an iconic silhouette of the civic center.
The scene : The town hall hosts the scene of the concert by the twelve-fingered pianist.
Los Angeles, United States
Cinema palace from 1931 on South Broadway, featuring opulent French neo-baroque decor; one of the great historic movie palaces of Los Angeles. It is the work of architects S. Charles Lee and Samuel Tilden Norton, and is listed among the Historic-Cultural Monuments of Los Angeles.
The scene : The splendid Broadway palace serves as a luxurious restaurant.
Los Angeles, United States
The scene : The art school's premises serve as the set for the police station.
Los Angeles, United States
Road tunnel from 1924 connecting Hill Street to Figueroa, with its white tiled walls and reflections making it a highly sought-after filming location in Los Angeles.
The scene : The tiled tunnel in the downtown area appears in a nighttime traffic scene.
Los Angeles, United States
Flood control dam of the Los Angeles River, completed in 1941 in the San Fernando Valley, a recurring backdrop of Hollywood productions.
The scene : The Sepulveda Dam, in the San Fernando Valley, serves as an outdoor set.
Culver City, United States
The scene : The high school serves as the setting for the preschool establishment in the film.
San Diego, United States
The scene : The shore of La Jolla is the beach where brothers Vincent and Anton challenge each other to a swim in the open sea.
Kramer Junction, United States
Set of parabolic trough solar thermal power plants (SEGS) located in the Mojave Desert, near Kramer Junction.
The scene : The parabolic mirror solar power plant represents a futuristic energy installation.