Eyes Wide Shut

Police sirens sound in the distance as Dr. William Harford looks down to the street from the apartment where he and his wife Alice are preparing to attend a Christmas party hosted by one of his patients, Victor Ziegler. 146 Central Park West at the corner of West 75th Street, Manhattan in New York, New York 10023 located on the On the Set of New York website.

On another evening, when he receives news that Lou Nathanson has died, Dr. Harford takes a cab to visit his patient's daughter Marion. Paul Trigwell identifies this is 5th Avenue. Although not visible in our capture, the Flatiron Building can be seen in the background of the Blu-ray release.

Paul provides this daytime view taken from a similar position.

After Marion attempts to seduce him, Bill leaves Nathanson's apartment when Carl arrives. West 3rd Street facing the intersection with Sullivan Street in Greenwich Village, New York 10012.

Sullivan Street captured by Paul Trigwell.

Alone with his thoughts, Dr. William Harford (Tom Cruise) imagines his wife making love with a Naval Officer after seeing a Couple embracing in the street. This, like many of the other scenes, was shot on a set at Pinewood Studios in Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire.

A jealous rage grows in the Doctor's mind. A back projection keeps our star on the streets of New York. Paul Trigwell advises that the blue-screened shot was filmed at West 4th Street, New York.

Paul took this comparison outside number 165.

Turning a corner, Bill sees a noisy group of Men approaching. Here, we are on the sound stage at Pinewood again.

Recovering after being purposely knocked into a parked car by the Men, Bill watches in silence as they taunt him whilst walking away. This set is seen later after, or even before, being redressed.

Dr. Harford continues his solitary walk. The intersection of Bleecker Street and Thompson Street in Greenwich Village.

Taken from 159 Bleecker Street by Paul Trigwell.

As he starts to cross at an intersection, Bill is approached by Domino (Vinessa Shaw). On set at Pinewood.

The sex worker attempts to make conversation with the Doctor, suggesting that they have a little fun.

Reluctantly, Dr. Harford agrees to accompany Domino to her apartment.

Receiving a call from Alice, Bill leaves Domino's flat and soon finds himself outside the Sonata Cafe where an old acquaintance Nick Nightingale is playing piano. Although interiors scenes of the café were shot at Madame Jo-Jo's on Brewer Street W1, this is a set at Pinewood Studios in Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire.

When Nick tells him about a regular engagement where he plays blindfolded, Bill follows his instructions to obtain a costume for that night's event after seeing him write down the password during a phone call.

A yellow cab drops Dr. Harford outside a costume shop.

Bill pays the Cab Driver and enters the shop where Mr. Milich provides a tuxedo, a cloak with a hood and a mask.

On the ride to the country mansion mentioned by Nick, Bill again imagines Alice with the Naval Officer. Another return to New York for this scene.

Reaching the gates to Somerton after a $130 journey, Bill gets out of the cab. Buckler's Forest, Bracknell in Berkshire, on former Transport Research Laboratory land located by Neil Webster.

Neil found that the gates were props.

Allowed entry after giving the password, the Doctor is driven to the house. Mentmore Towers in Mentmore, Buckinghamshire.

Intrigued, Dr. Harford approaches the front door of the mansion. Mentmore Towers can also be seen in 'Johnny English'.

The door opens and Bill is asked for the password again before he passes into the house where a ritual in progress. The entrance to Mentmore Towers near Leighton Buzzard in Buckinghamshire.

Feeling confused after being unmasked at Somerton, the following day Bill travels into town. Looking north-east on University Place in 10003 towards Union Square with East 11th Street crossing the foreground.

The Doctor's cab takes him to the Sonata Cafe. Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire.

Standing outside the locked venue, Nick goes into Gillespie's next door where he asks what time anyone usually turns up next door.

Learning the name of Nick's hotel from the Waitress at the coffee bar, Bill makes his way to see the pianist. More of New York is seen to keep the setting. Facing southwest along University Place from the intersection with East 13th Street, New York 10003. (SR)

At the hotel, the Desk Clerk tells Dr. Harford that a bruised and frightened Mr. Nightingale had checked out after arriving at 4.30 am with two well built men. This part of the Pinewood set is modelled on the Washington Square Hotel on Waverly Place in Greenwich Village, New York.

Paul Trigwell returned to the Washington Square Hotel some 25 years later.

Bill takes a cab to return the clothes that he hired the previous evening. And back to New York, New York. Facing northwest along St. Marks Place, New York 10003, with 2nd Avenue crossing in the foreground. (SR)

Entering the costume shop, the Doctor hands over the clothing and $375 dollars to Mr. Milich.

At his surgery, Bill continues to imagine his wife with the Naval Officer and cancels his afternoon appointments. Facing south on Park Avenue from the intersection of East 57th Street 10022. The location also features in ‘Only When I Larf’.

Dr. Harford collects his car and returns to Somerton where he is handed an envelope warning him to give up his enquiries. The Upper Roadway of Manhattan Bridge with the skyline of New York’s Financial District in the left distance.

Approaching Sommerton. Neil Webster identifies this as the Test Track in Buckler's Forest near Bracknell, Berkshire. A scene from 'Quadrophenia' was also shot at the track.

Neil points out that the left kerb has been removed and there's grass growth over the asphalt. Buckler's Park housing development can be seen in the distance.

At the imposing gates. Buckler's Forest again found by Neil Webster.

Neil tells us that "A section of TRL's test track remains at the site complete with banked corner."

Silver Spirit delivers a warning. Buckler's Forest once more, located by Neil Webster.

The track seen to the right on the capture is still present, although obscured by growth as seen in this now shot from Neil.

After a failed attempt at making contact with Marion, Bill takes another cab.

The camera follows the cab until it stops outside the building where Domino lives.

Bill leaves the building after being let in by Domino's flatmate Sally. Paul Trigwell identifies this as around number 33 Wooster Street in Manhattan

Paul found the location while staying in Canal Street adding "Buildings on the Avenue of the Americas fills in the centre background."

The Doctor finds himself walking the streets once again. Hatton Garden in London EC1 located on www.british-film-locations.com. The famous street appears in many other productions including ‘The Hatton Garden Job’, ‘King of Thieves’, ‘The Primitives’, ‘The Secret Place’, ‘Robbery’ and ‘The Diamond’.

34-35 Hatton Garden is beyond the railing and 33 to the right on the east side of the street. SJ

Bill looks across the road where he sees a Man following. Worship Street in EC2 identified on the Movie-Locations website.

Looking west towards Old Street. The Nicon House sign at 21 (seen in the right of the capture) was there until about 2016. SJ

Checking again, Dr. Harford sees that the Man is keeping up. Outside Diamond House at 36 to 38 Hatton Garden EC1.

The "38" behind Cruise was on the white column behind the chap checking his mobile or should that be cell? SJ

Turning a corner onto the set at Pinewood, Bill attempts to hail a cab.

As another cab drives away, Bill walks towards a news kiosk as the Man appears at the corner of the street.

After buying a newspaper, Bill stares at the Stalker who stares straight back before walking off.

Reading about the death of an ex-beauty queen from a drug overdose, Dr. Harford goes to the hospital where he asks for Amanda Curran, a patient who he learns has died. Mount Sinai West at 1000 10th Avenue on the corner of West 59th Street, New York 10019.

At the request of Victor Ziegler, Bill returns to the apartment where his wealthy patient discloses that he was there, at the house. The Consulate General of the Republic of Poland on East 37th Street at the corner of Madison Avenue in New York identified on the Movie-Locations website.