Empire State Building - Iconic film climax location

The Empire State Building's observation decks and crown have been used as a cinematic landmark in numerous films, most famously as the climax location in King Kong (1933) and in romantic dramas such as An Affair to Remember (1957). Filmmakers repeatedly use the building's recognizable silhouette and observation areas for pivotal scenes set in New York City. The landmark remains a frequent on-screen symbol of Manhattan.