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2 unusual facts about BMT West End Line


BMT West End Line

The famous chase scene from The French Connection (1971) was filmed under the West End line in Brooklyn, and the opening scene of Saturday Night Fever (1977) features Tony Manero (John Travolta) walking down 86th Street, with the West End elevated line above.

Additionally, the opening credits of the television show Welcome Back, Kotter (1975) also featured the West End line.



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