76, 2nd Street, South Central, City of Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, 12180, United States of America
Waldorf Astoria New York, 301, Park Avenue, Midtown East, Manhattan Community Board 5, Manhattan, New York County, City of New York, New York, 10022, United States of America
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The film that won Al Pacino his Oscar – and gave the world a barked ‘Hoo-ah!’ – unfolds largely in New York, from a grand Park Avenue hotel to the famous tango on a hotel ballroom floor, with a New England prep school framing the story.
Where was Scent of a Woman filmed?
Scent of a Woman was filmed in New York – the Waldorf Astoria and the Pierre – with prep-school scenes in New England.
Every Scent of a Woman location, explained
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The hotel – the Waldorf Astoria
Frank and Charlie’s New York weekend used the grand Waldorf Astoria on Park Avenue in New York.
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The tango – the Pierre
The film’s famous tango was filmed in a ballroom, evoking the elegance of New York’s grand hotels.
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The prep school – New England
The school scenes used a New England campus, around Sands Point and the Northeast.
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New York streets
The film uses real New York for Frank’s grand last hurrah.
Planning a visit
The Waldorf Astoria and the grand hotels of Park Avenue evoke the film’s elegant New York weekend – the stage for Frank’s unforgettable tango.
Scent of a Woman Fun Facts
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'Hoo-ah!' Al Pacino’s barked catchphrase became the film’s signature.
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The tango scene The elegant tango became one of the film’s most beloved moments.
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Pacino won an Oscar Al Pacino finally won Best Actor for his role as the blind Colonel Slade.
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A grand New York weekend The film uses New York’s grand hotels for Frank’s last hurrah.
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A Ferrari joyride Frank’s exhilarating Ferrari drive is a memorable set piece.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Scent of a Woman filmed?
In New York – the Waldorf Astoria and grand hotels – with prep-school scenes in New England.
Where is the tango scene?
In a grand New York hotel ballroom.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – New York’s Waldorf Astoria and Park Avenue hotels are landmarks.
