The Louisiana State Capitol building and grounds in Baton Rouge have appeared in numerous films. Here are some of them.
National Treasure: Edge of History (2022)
This Disney series starring Catherine Zeta Jones and Lisette Olivera was filmed at multiple locations in Baton Rouge. Some of the downtown locations include:
- Louisiana State Capitol
- Old Governor’s Mansion
- Squeaky Pete’s on 3rd Street -bar where Liam sings
- Louisiana Old State Capitol
- Frostop
- USS Kidd Museum
Greyhound (2020)
Filmed primarily in Baton Rouge, this American war movie stars Tom Hanks and Elizabeth Shue. Filming locations include:
- Louisiana State Capitol – interior lobby (Memorial Hall) served as the site where Eva (Shue) congratulates Ernest (Hanks) on his new command
- USS Kidd
- Celtic Media Center
The Maze Runner (2014)
The Baton Rouge film locations for this science fiction dystopian movie include:
- Louisiana State Capitol (tunnel)
- The old Sam’s Club at 7685 Airline Highway (Maze set was built here)
- The former Belmont Hotel vacant lot
Additional filming locations:
- Jackson, La – Plantation Village Studios
- St. Francisville, La – The Glade set
Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1 & 2 (2011 and 2012)
The Louisiana State Capitol grounds served as a filming location for this romantic fantasy movie starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner. A large greenscreen was set up behind the Old Arsenal Museum. Additional filming was done in New Orleans.
All the King’s Men (2006)
This movie starring Sean Penn is loosely based on the life of Louisiana’s former governor, Huey P. Long. The Louisiana State Capitol served as the location for speech scenes. Other locations include the Livingston Parish fairgrounds (carnival scene).
Dead Man Walking (1995)
The Louisiana State Capitol and the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola served as film sites for this movie starring Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon.
Everybody’s All American (1988)
Film locations for this movie starring Dennis Quaid and Jessica Lange include Nottoway Plantation in White Castle, Louisiana and multiple locations in Baton Rouge including:
- Louisiana State Capitol – opening pep rally scene filmed on the capitol steps; John Goodman climbs on the Huey Long statue at the state capitol
- LSU campus – Tiger Stadium during halftime of LSU games; Mike the Tiger habitat
- Frostop on Government Street in downtown Baton Rouge – served as Blue Boy Chicken restaurant
- Country Club of Louisiana
The Toy (1982)
Downtown Baton Rouge film locations for this movie starring Richard Pryor and Jackie Gleason include:
- Louisiana State Capitol building – visible in the background of numerous shots
- One American Place (the high rise building at 301 Main Street) served as U.S. Bates office.
- The Indian mound with cannons (on the Louisiana State Capitol grounds next to the Old Arsenal Museum) is the setting for a scene with Jack (Pryor) and Eric (Schwartz).
The Deadly Tower (1975)
The Louisiana State Capitol building served as the tower in this film starring Kurt Russell.
The Louisiana State Capitol is undeniably a popular film location.
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