The movie Falling Down tells the story of a man who is pushed to the edge by society. The protagonist, D-Fens (Michael Douglas), is a frustrated and divorced father who has been laid off from his job. He becomes furious when he can’t find any other employment and feels like he has been discriminated against because of his age.
D-Fens decides to take matters into his own hands and sets out on a journey across Los Angeles in search for justice. He encounters many obstacles along the way and eventually goes on a shooting rampage at an LAPD station before being shot himself.
Locations:
Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA (Traffic Jam)
Google Maps Co-ordinates: 34.064003, -118.247605
18 Ozone Ct, Venice Beach, Venice, CA 90291, USA (Ex Wife’s House)
Google Maps Co-ordinates: 33.995545, -118.480469
450-498 N Madison Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004, USA (Korean Owner’s Store – Now demolished)
Google Maps Co-ordinates: 34.079726, -118.289071
Vista Hermosa Natural Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority, North Toluca Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA (Briefcase scene)
Google Maps Co-ordinates: 34.062395, -118.256866
314-348 N Fickett St, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA (Car Crash)
Google Maps Co-ordinates: 34.045549, -118.205418
Angelo’s Burgers, 10990 Atlantic Ave, Lynwood, CA 90262, United States (Whammy Burger Restaurant)
Google Maps Co-ordinates: 33.931327, -118.183240
MacArthur Park, West 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Google Maps Co-ordinates: 34.058552, -118.276174
5376 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA (Road closed scene)
Google Maps Co-ordinates: 33.932939, -118.278608
Extra:
Release: 04/06/1993
Director: Joel Schumacher
Run Time: 113m
Age Viewing: 18
Gross: $40,903,593