Here are some specific locations used:
* South Central Los Angeles: This area is where much of the film's story takes place, and scenes were filmed in neighborhoods like Watts and Crenshaw.
* The Los Angeles River: The film features a memorable scene along the riverbed, a stark and industrial setting.
* The Hollywood Forever Cemetery: This iconic cemetery appears in several scenes, including the dramatic climax.
Other locations used include:
* The LAPD Headquarters: The film depicts the police headquarters in some scenes.
* The Los Angeles Coliseum: The stadium is featured in a scene where the characters attend a football game.
While the film's story is fictional, it draws heavily on the real-life gang violence and social issues that plagued Los Angeles in the 1980s. The locations used contribute to the film's gritty realism and depiction of urban life.