Here are some specific locations:
* New York City:
* Columbia University: The film's protagonist, Axel Freed, is a professor there.
* Various locations in Manhattan: The film captures the gritty realism of the city's streets and underground gambling scenes.
* Atlantic City, New Jersey:
* The Resorts International Hotel Casino: This iconic casino, now demolished, was used for numerous scenes.
The movie's director, Karel Reisz, chose these locations to create a sense of authenticity and to portray the stark realities of gambling addiction.