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Poll: The Empire State Movies
The Empire State is the official nickname of New York. New York is nicknamed "The Empire State" for its national and global significance. Today people associate the nickname with the Empire State Building, but the nickname came first. The actual origin of New York's nickname is unknown; some sources credit George Washington, who referred to New York state in December 1784 as "at present the seat of the Empire" (source: statesymbolsusa.org). New York became the 11th state of the United States of America in 1788.
These movies have a connection with New York. They are (partially) filmed there or it's a topic in the story. Which movie (or movie poster) do you associate the most with New York?
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King Kong (1933)
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Taxi Driver (1976)
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Do the Right Thing (1989)
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On the Town (1949)
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I Am Legend (2007)
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New York, I Love You (2008)
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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
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Escape from New York (1981)
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The Warriors (1979)
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King of New York (1990)
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25th Hour (2002)
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West Side Story (1961)
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When Harry Met Sally... (1989)
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Wall Street (1987)
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Goodfellas (1990)
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The French Connection (1971)
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Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
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Annie Hall (1977)
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The Godfather (1972)
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Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
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Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
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Rosemary's Baby (1968)
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Marty (1955)
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Mean Streets (1973)
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Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)
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Serpico (1973)
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Requiem for a Dream (2000)
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Ghostbusters (1984)
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Midnight Cowboy (1969)
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The Naked City (1948)
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Big (1988)
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Shaft (1971)
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Carlito's Way (1993)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
