The 2008 film Taken, starring Liam Neeson, is based on the novel by Robert Crais. It tells the story of a retired CIA agent who sets out to save his daughter from sex trafficking. The film was set in France and filmed in a number of locations around the world. These included Paris, Orléans, Rouen and California.

Locations:

56 Fremont Place, Los Angeles, CA, United States (Kim’s Birthday Party) (Built in 1915 – More info)

Google Maps Co-ordinates: 34.060264, -118.325830

11418 Moorpark Street, CA, United States (Valley Stores)

Google Maps Co-ordinates: 34.150254, -118.379764

Le Mesnil-Amelot, 77990, France (Airport)

Google Maps Co-ordinates: 49.004753, 2.576522

Hôtel Camelia International, Rue Darcet, Paris, France (Hotel Camelia – Book a stay)

Google Maps Co-ordinates: 48.883447, 2.325200

99 Champs-Élysées, Paris, France (Bryan meets with Jean-Claude)

Google Maps Co-ordinates: 48.871615, 2.301351

9 Avenue d’Eylau, Paris, France (Kim & Amanda’s Apartment in France)

Google Maps Co-ordinates: 48.864001, 2.285521

Extra:

Official Trailer

Release: 30/01/2009

Director: Pierre Morel

Run Time: 93m

Age Viewing: 15

Gross: $145,000,989