Danny Ocean, a gangster, rounds up a gang of associates to stage a sophisticated and elaborate casino heist which involves robbing three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously during a popular boxing event.
6455, West Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90028, United States of America
Scene: (Rusty & Danny driving west from 6615 Hollywood Boulevard, turning right on Cherokee Avenue, and then a quick left into the rear parking lot of Musso & Frank's.)
CBS Studio Center, Woodbridge Street, Studio City Neighborhood Council District, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 91604, United States of America
Steven Soderbergh’s slick heist caper is all Las Vegas glamour, filmed in the real casinos of the Strip and climaxing in front of the Bellagio’s dancing fountains. It made the vault-cracking of three casinos look like the most stylish night out in America.
Where was Ocean’s Eleven filmed?
Ocean’s Eleven was filmed in Las Vegas – the Bellagio and the Strip – with additional scenes in Chicago, New Jersey and California.
Every Ocean’s Eleven location, explained
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The Bellagio – the heist
The target casino and its famous Bellagio fountains, where the crew gathers in the film’s iconic closing shot, are the real thing on the Las Vegas Strip.
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The Strip and downtown
The film used real Las Vegas casinos and downtown around South Main Street for its glossy heist world.
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The prison – New Jersey
Danny Ocean’s opening parole scenes used East Jersey State Prison in Rahway, New Jersey.
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Chicago and California
Additional scenes used Chicago and California locations.
Planning a visit
The Bellagio and its fountains on the Las Vegas Strip are the film’s unmistakable star – and the fountains still put on the show that closes the movie, free to watch every night.
Ocean's Eleven Fun Facts
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The Bellagio fountains close the film The crew’s silent gathering before the dancing Bellagio fountains is one of cinema’s great closing shots.
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Filmed in real casinos Much of the film used genuine Las Vegas casinos, lending it authentic glamour.
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A remake with star power It reimagines a 1960 Rat Pack film, with an all-star ensemble led by George Clooney and Brad Pitt.
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Pitt is always eating Fans noticed Brad Pitt’s character seems to be snacking in nearly every scene.
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It spawned a franchise The film’s success led to several sequels and spin-offs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the fountain scene?
At the Bellagio fountains on the Las Vegas Strip.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Bellagio and its free fountain show are open to all on the Strip.
