Where Was Gangs Of New York Filmed? Martin Scorsese Movie’s Filming Locations Explained

The filming locations used for Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York help bring the historical drama to life. Set in the Five Points section of Lower Manhattan in the 1860s, Gangs of New York gave audiences a New York City history lesson through the lens of Scorsese’s artistic vision. Scorsese drew inspiration from the 1927 book of the same name and depicted the harsh reality for Irish immigrants embroiled in political, social, and religious conflict. The end product was one of the best immigrant movies of all time. The storytelling was rewarded with Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Daniel Day-Lewis.