Itinerary of a Spoiled Child (1988)

Zimbabwe

The scene : 10 minHelicopter flyover of the spectacular Victoria Falls, at the beginning of Sam's African getaway.

Zimbabwe

The Victoria Falls Hotel is a historic luxury hotel located in the town of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, in immediate proximity to the falls of the same name. Inaugurated in 1904 in an Edwardian style, it was built to host travelers of the Rhodesia Railways line, which was part of the railway project "from Cape to Cairo" initiated by Cecil Rhodes. From its terrace, the hotel overlooks the Second Gorge of the Zambezi and offers a view of the Victoria Falls Bridge. Nicknamed "the grand lady" of the region for its age and prestige, it has hosted royal visitors and significant political conferences in the history of Central Africa over the decades. It is now a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.

The scene : 12 minSeveral scenes take place in front of the palace.

Paris, France

The scene : 14 minAvenue de Saxe, where we see the street sweepers of the company "Victoria" led by Sam.

Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt, France

The scene : 16 minBar, hotel, and gas station where Sam Lion rebuilt a quiet life: the setting reappears throughout the film, from the 16th minute until the conclusion. It is also along the old National Route 1, in front of the hotel, where Sam hides.

Cologne, Germany

Cologne Cathedral, built from 1248, is one of the major achievements of the Middle Ages in Western Europe. Recognized as a World Heritage Site, it remains an exemplary manifestation of the Northern Gothic style and a masterpiece of religious architecture.

The scene : 37 minCarousel scene at the foot of the Gothic cathedral of Cologne.

France

The scene : 40 minAt the 40th minute, Sam takes refuge on a paradise atoll in Polynesia, Tetiaroa atoll.

Singapour, Singapore

The scene : 48 minBoat trip of Sam and Yvette along Boat Quay, on the Singapore River.

Jouars-Pontchartrain, France

The scene : 1 hr 33 minAl makes a decisive phone call to Sam from a booth in the hamlet of Mousseaux.

Thoiry, France

The scene : 1 hr 47 minAl goes to provoke the big cats in the animal park enclosure.

Plaisir, France

The scene : The office sequences of Sam's company were filmed at the premises of JC Decaux, along the RN12.

Paris, France

The scene : It is on boulevard Garibaldi that the breakup between Al and his partner occurs.

Paris, France

The scene : Some shots in the sloping alleys of the Montmartre hill.

Roissy-en-France, France

Inaugurated on March 8, 1974, the airport covers 3,257 hectares and six municipalities spread across Val-d'Oise, Seine-Saint-Denis, and Seine-et-Marne. Its Terminal 1, designed by architect Paul Andreu, is a circular building surrounded by seven satellites, nicknamed "the camembert" and labeled 20th-century Heritage.

The scene : Airport scenes at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle, the hub of Sam's comings and goings.

San Francisco, United States

The scene : Some scenes on the prison island of Alcatraz, in the middle of San Francisco Bay.

Paris, France

Romanesque-Byzantine basilica built on top of the Montmartre hill, completed in 1914 and consecrated in 1919; one of the most visited monuments in Paris. Designed by Paul Abadie in a Neo-Byzantine style, it is a classified historical monument. Erected as an expiatory temple, it holds the title of minor basilica.

The scene : The film opens on the forecourt of the Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur, which overlooks Paris from the Montmartre hill.