The Statue of Liberty, and its location on Liberty Island, appear in posters, pictures, motion pictures, and books. Lake Mendota is the northernmost and largest of the four Lakes near Madison Wisconsin. Madison is the capital of the US state of Wisconsin and the County seat of Dane County. Liberty Enlightening the World (La liberté éclairant le monde commonly known as the Statue of Liberty (Statue de la Liberté was presented
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This is a list of movies that the Statue of Liberty has appeared in. Liberty Enlightening the World (La liberté éclairant le monde commonly known as the Statue of Liberty (Statue de la Liberté was presented Most of the appearances are, like the monument, set in New York City, with the exception of the recent film National Treasure: Book of Secrets where they discover a hidden clue on the flame of the Statue of Liberty in Paris, France. The City of New York National Treasure 2 Book of Secrets is a 2007 Adventure film and is the second movie in the National Treasure franchise.
| Year | Movie | Appearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | The Immigrant | Charlie Chaplin admires the statue when his ship arrives at New York harbor. The year 1917 in film involved some significant events Events Foundation of Universum Film AG (UƒA as a propaganda film company in Berlin The Immigrant (also called Broke) is a 1917 short comedy film starring the Charlie Chaplin Tramp character as an Immigrant | |
| 1942 | Saboteur | Climactic confrontation fought on the torch. The year 1942 in film involved some significant events in particular the release of a film consistently rated as one of the greatest films of all time Saboteur is a 1942 Universal Film directed by Alfred Hitchcock with a screenplay written by Peter Viertel, Joan [4] | |
| 1968 | Planet of the Apes | Taylor (Charlton Heston) finds the remains of the Statue of Liberty half-buried on the beach. The year 1968 in film involved some significant events Events October 30 - The film The Lion in Winter Planet of the Apes is a 1968 Science fiction / thriller film directed by Franklin J Charlton Heston (born John Charles Carter; October 4 1923 &ndash April 5 2008) was an American Actor of This leads him to realize that what he thought was an alien planet is actually Earth in the distant future. | |
| 1968 | Beneath the Planet of the Apes | ||
| 1972 | The Godfather | When the traitor Paulie Gatto is killed in a remote field (probably in New Jersey), the Statue of Liberty can be seen in the background. The year 1968 in film involved some significant events Events October 30 - The film The Lion in Winter Beneath the Planet of the Apes is a ( 1970) Science-fiction film directed by Ted Post, and the first of four sequels to 1968 's The year 1972 in film involved some significant events Events Top grossing films (U The Godfather is a 1972 Crime drama film based on the 1969 novel of the same name by Mario Puzo and directed | |
| 1974 | The Godfather: Part II | The young, orphaned Vito Corleone, on a boat of Italians emigrating to America, sees the statue from behind a nearby boat. The year 1974 in film involved some significant events Events February 7 - Blazing Saddles is released The Godfather Part II is a 1974 Crime drama film directed by Francis Ford Coppola from a script co-written with Mario Puzo. Vito Andolini "The Godfather" Corleone (December 7 1891 - August 14 1955 is a Fictional character in Mario Puzo 's novel The Godfather It is his first glimpse of America. A grownup Vito returns to Corleone and celebrates with his family. He presents a souvenir replica of the statue to a Sicilian old woman who takes it as la Madonna americana. Images of the Madonna and Madonna and Child are one of the central Icons of Christianity, representing the Madonna or Mary mother of Jesus [5] | |
| 1978 | Superman: The Movie | Superman and Lois Lane fly through the Metropolis skyline, close to the Statue of Liberty at one point. The year 1978 in film involved some significant events Top grossing films (U Superman (also known as Superman The Movie) is a 1978 Superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the | |
| 1981 | Escape from New York | In the dystopian 1997 in which the film is set, Liberty Island is used as the headquarters for the police force encamped around Manhattan Island. Events January 19 - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer acquires beleaguered concurrent United Artists. Escape from New York is a 1981 science fiction / Action film directed and scored by John Carpenter. Additionally, in posters advertising the film, the head of the demolished statue is depicted lying in the ruined streets of Manhattan, although the statue is intact in the film. | |
| 1981 | The Man Who Saw Tomorrow | Destroyed during a dramatization of one of Nostradamus' prophecies. Events January 19 - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer acquires beleaguered concurrent United Artists. The Man Who Saw Tomorrow is a 1981 documentary -style Movie about the Predictions of French Astrologer and Physician Michel de Nostredame (14 December 1503 or 21 December 1503 &ndash 2 July 1566 usually Latinized to Nostradamus, was a French Apothecary | |
| 1982 | The Soldier | The Soldier and Susan walk around the base of the statue at the end of the film. Events June 10 = Steven Spielberg 's Science fiction PG-rating film E The shot widens to include the statue and lower Manhattan; the end titles roll over the still shot. | |
| 1983 | Superman III | Evil Superman confronts the blonde antagonist on the crown of the statue, stating that he doesn't save people any more. Events February 11 - The Rolling Stones concert film Let's Spend the Night Together opens in New York Superman III is a 1983 Superhero film that was the third of five movies in the Superman film series based upon the long-running DC | |
| 1983 | The Return of Captain Invincible | All American super hero Captain Invincible lived in his secret hideout in the head of the Statue of Liberty. Events February 11 - The Rolling Stones concert film Let's Spend the Night Together opens in New York The Return Of Captain Invincible is a 1983 musical Comedy and Fantasy film starring Alan Arkin and Christopher Lee | |
| 1985 | Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins | ||
| 1985 | National Lampoon's European Vacation | Griswold family returning to U. Events 3 December - Roger Moore steps down from the role of James Bond after twelve years and seven films Remo Williams The Adventure Begins, also released as Remo Unarmed and Dangerous, is a 1985 American Film. Events 3 December - Roger Moore steps down from the role of James Bond after twelve years and seven films National Lampoon's European Vacation (originally given the working title Vacation '2' Europe) is a 1985 Comedy film. S. sees the Statue of Liberty. Clark accidentally opens cockpit door while searching for a bathroom, bumps pilot, and causes plane to hit the statue's torch, damaging it. | |
| 1986 | An American Tail | Under construction but was seen finished in the end. Events April 12 - Actor Morgan Mason marries The Go-Go's Belinda Carlisle Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger marries An American Tail is a 1986 animated Film produced by Steven Spielberg 's Amblin Entertainment, and directed by Don | |
| 1987 | Au revoir, les enfants | The Statue of Liberty shot from The Immigrant plays as entertainment at a boys' boarding school in Vichy France. Events January 31 - The Cure for Insomnia premieres at The School of the Art Institute in Chicago Illinois, to Au revoir les enfants (French for Goodbye Children) is a 1987 film written produced and directed by Louis Malle. The Immigrant (also called Broke) is a 1917 short comedy film starring the Charlie Chaplin Tramp character as an Immigrant Vichy ( Occitan: Vichèi) is a commune in the department of Allier in Auvergne in central France. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. | |
| 1987 | Superman IV: The Quest for Peace | Nuclear Man lifts the The Statue of Liberty from her pedestal and hurls her towards Metropolis. Events January 31 - The Cure for Insomnia premieres at The School of the Art Institute in Chicago Illinois, to Superman IV The Quest for Peace is a 1987 Superhero film, the last of the Superman theatrical movies starring Christopher Reeve as the Superman catches and re-attaches her to her pedestal. | |
| 1988 | Working Girl | Cinematographer Blain Brown considers the opening shot "the best helicopter shot of all time. Events Michael Jackson 's first film was Moonwalker Top grossing films (U Working Girl tells the story of a Staten Island -raised Secretary, Tess McGill working in the Mergers and acquisitions department of a " It starts with a tight closeup of the face of the Statue of Liberty, "circles around the head, peels off to a wide shot of New York Harbor, then gracefully moves in to a tight shot of the Staten Island ferry. . . One can only wonder how many takes were necessary to come around and catch the ferry in exactly the right spot to complete the move. "[6] | |
| 1989 | Ghostbusters II | Brought to life to rally positive support from New Yorkers; important role in film, appearance lasts about six minutes. Events Actress Kim Basinger and her brother Mick purchase Braselton Georgia for $20 million Ghostbusters II is the 1989 Sequel to Ghostbusters (1984 produced and directed by Ivan Reitman. [7] | |
| 1995 | Batman Forever | It says Gotham in the crown. The year 1995 in film involved some significant events Events March 22 - The Dogme 95 movement is officially announced in Paris See also Batman Forever (score, Batman Forever (soundtrack, Batman Forever (video game, Batman Forever The Arcade Game Batman Its head is damaged by the helicopter. | |
| 1995 | Judge Dredd | The Statue of Liberty is at the entrance to Mega-City One. The year 1995 in film involved some significant events Events March 22 - The Dogme 95 movement is officially announced in Paris Judge Dredd is a 1995 Action film directed by Danny Cannon, and starring Sylvester Stallone, Diane Lane, Rob Schneider Mega-City One is a huge fictional City-state covering much of what is now the Eastern United States in the Judge Dredd Comic book Later on, Dredd and Rico have their climatic confronation in the crown. Rico Dredd is a Fictional character in the Judge Dredd comic strip in 2000 AD magazine | |
| 1996 | Independence Day | After the aliens leave New York City in ruins, there is a view of New Yorks devastated skyline. The year 1996 in film involved some significant events Major releases this year included Fargo, Trainspotting, The English Patient Independence Day (also known by its promotional abbreviation ID4) is a 1996 Science fiction film about a hostile Alien invasion In the foreground, you can view the Statue of Liberty's head lying in the Hudson River in the right hand corner. | |
| 1997 | Titanic | When the Carpathia arrives at New York City. The year 1997 in film involved some significant events Events Summer - Production begins on Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace Titanic is a 1997 Disaster film directed written co-produced and co-edited by James Cameron about the sinking of the RMS ''Titanic'' | |
| 1997 | The Fifth Element | The statue can be briefly spotted as the spacecraft takes off over New York Harbor. The year 1997 in film involved some significant events Events Summer - Production begins on Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace The Fifth Element is a French 1997 Science fantasy, action, Comedy, Techno thriller film directed by The oceans have receded drastically so that the pedestal under the Statue of Liberty, roughly five times as tall as it currently is, is now connected directly to the mainland. | |
| 1997 | Jungle 2 Jungle | A young boy raised in South America climbs the statue, sits on the crown, and is disappointed to find that the torch is not actually on fire. The year 1997 in film involved some significant events Events Summer - Production begins on Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace Jungle 2 Jungle is a 1997 Disney Comedy film starring Tim Allen, Martin Short and Sam Huntington. | |
| 1998 | Deep Impact | Destroyed when a massive tidal wave reaches New York City. The year 1998 in film involved some significant events Events February 14 - Sharon Stone marries Phil Bronstein Deep Impact is a 1998 sci-fi - drama Disaster film released by Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks SKG in the | |
| 1998 | Saving Private Ryan | German propaganda mentions that 'The Statue of Liberty ist kaput!' to discourage American soldiers. The year 1998 in film involved some significant events Events February 14 - Sharon Stone marries Phil Bronstein Saving Private Ryan is a 1998 War film set during the invasion of Normandy during World War II. Captain Miller, played by Tom Hanks, skeptically listens to the message and replies: 'Well, that's disconcerting' while continuing the fight. | |
| 1998 | The Legend of 1900 | The statue features prominently in the opening scene, as the narrator describes the moment when the very first person on a ship full of immigrants sees her in the distance. The year 1998 in film involved some significant events Events February 14 - Sharon Stone marries Phil Bronstein The Legend of 1900 ( Italian: La leggenda del pianista sull'oceano) is a 1998 film featuring Tim Roth and directed by the Italian | |
| 2000 | X-Men | Site of a climactic fight sequence. The year 2000 in film involved some significant events Events Top grossing films Please note that following the tradition of the X-Men is a 2000 Superhero film based on the fictional Marvel Comics characters of the same name. | |
| 2001 | A.I. | The SoL is submerged up to the bottom of her torch. The year 2001 in film involved some significant events (For more about non-English films check sources in those languages | |
| 2001 | Band of Brothers | As the troopship leaves for England in episode 1 of this HBO miniseries, the Statue of Liberty is featured prominently as the last sight of America many of the soldiers will have. The year 2001 in film involved some significant events (For more about non-English films check sources in those languages Band of Brothers is a ten-part Television World War II Mini-series based on the book of the same title written by Historian | |
| 2002 | Men in Black II | Agent Kay pushes a button and the torch of the Statue of Liberty neuralizes the whole of New York City. The year 2002 in film involved some significant events The first significant releases of sequels took place between Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Men in Black II (also known as MIIB) is a 2002 Science fiction comedy Action film starring Tommy Lee | |
| 2004 | The Day After Tomorrow | Multiple scenes: when New York City is flooded; after freezing over; when the survivors are being picked up. The year 2004 in film involved some significant events Major releases of sequels took place The Day After Tomorrow is a 2004 apocalyptic science-fiction film that depicts the catastrophic effects of both Global warming and Global cooling | |
| 2004 | Around the World in 80 Days | Under construction. The year 2004 in film involved some significant events Major releases of sequels took place Around the World in 80 Days is a 2004 Comedy / Adventure film based on Jules Verne 's novel of the same name. | |
| 2004 | National Treasure | Brief view in an intro shot of New York City. The year 2004 in film involved some significant events Major releases of sequels took place National Treasure is the first movie in the National Treasure franchise and is a 2004 Adventure film from Walt Disney Pictures written | |
| 2004 | Taxi | Seen in intro. The year 2004 in film involved some significant events Major releases of sequels took place Taxi is a 2004 American Remake of the 1998 Luc Besson -penned Gérard Pirès directed French film | |
| 2004 | Godzilla: Final Wars | Seen destroyed as Rodan finishes off the American battleship with New York City ablaze. The year 2004 in film involved some significant events Major releases of sequels took place is the fiftieth anniversary film and the twenty-eighth film in the ''Godzilla'' film series. Weapons and Abilities Rodan's primary weapons are his speed and agility he can create hurricane-force winds in his wake by flying at Supersonic speeds at low altitude | |
| 2004 | Team America: World Police | After Gary sings on broadway. The year 2004 in film involved some significant events Major releases of sequels took place Team America World Police is a 2004 Comedy film, written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Pam Brady and directed | |
| 2004 - present | CSI: NY | Establishing shots. The year 2004 in film involved some significant events Major releases of sequels took place The present is the Time that is perceived directly not as a recollection or a speculation CSI NY is an American Police procedural Television series, which premiered on September 22, 2004. The opening episode of the fourth season of the series (air date 26 September 2007) featured a murder inside the crown of the statue. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. | |
| 2005 | Hitch | Multiple scenes. The year 2005 in film involved some significant events Releases of sequels took place with movies like The Devil's Rejects, Cheaper Hitch is a 2005 Romantic comedy film starring Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Kevin James and Amber Valletta. | |
| 2005 | Fantastic Four | In the film's closing shots, the Statue of Liberty is in the foreground as Johnny Storm traces a fiery "Fantastic Four" logo in the dark New York sky. The year 2005 in film involved some significant events Releases of sequels took place with movies like The Devil's Rejects, Cheaper The Fantastic Four is a fictional Superhero team appearing in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. | |
| 2006 | Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut | Superman is kicked into the torch of the statue by General Zod, destroying it. The year 2006 in film involved some significant events Releases of sequels took place with Superman Returns, Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man's Chest Superman II The Richard Donner Cut is a 2006 re-edit of the 1980 Superhero film, Superman II. The destruction is later reversed when Superman turns back time to repair the damage cause by the 3 Supervillains. | |
| 2006 | The Pink Panther | Shown first as the detectives go to New York City. The year 2006 in film involved some significant events Releases of sequels took place with Superman Returns, Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man's Chest The Pink Panther is a Comedy Film released in 2006. It is an adaptation of the similarly titled film series | |
| 2007 | Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer | Shown when the fantastic four arrives at NY | |
| 2007 | National Treasure: Book of Secrets | A clue is found on the Statue of Liberty (the one located in Paris, France) which helps lead to the treasure. 2007 saw major releases such as The Simpsons Movie, National Treasure Book of Secrets, Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer is a 2007 Superhero film, and sequel to the 2005 film Fantastic Four. 2007 saw major releases such as The Simpsons Movie, National Treasure Book of Secrets, National Treasure 2 Book of Secrets is a 2007 Adventure film and is the second movie in the National Treasure franchise. | |
| 2007 | Across the Universe | Newly drafted American soldiers have difficulty carrying a horizontal Statue of Liberty on their backs while trekking through Vietnam to the Beatles' She's So Heavy. 2007 saw major releases such as The Simpsons Movie, National Treasure Book of Secrets, Across the Universe is a 2007 Musical film directed by Julie Taymor, produced by Revolution Studios, and distributed by Columbia Pictures | |
| 2008 | Cloverfield | The film's monster decapitates the statue and the head lands in the street. Cloverfield is a 2008 monster / Horror film directed by Matt Reeves, produced by J |
The Statue of the liberty has been depicted in several coins, not only in the USA, but all over the world. Euro gold and silver commemorative coins are special Euro coins minted and issued by member states of the Eurozone. Once of the most recent silver coin is the 20 euro S.M.S. Sankt Georg commemorative coin. Euro gold and silver commemorative coins are special Euro coins minted and issued by member states of the Eurozone. The obverse shows the armored cruiser S. M. S. Sankt Georg sailing into New York Harbor on May 17, 1907; passing right in front of the Statue of Liberty. This was to be the last visit of an Austrian naval vessel in the U. S. A.