The publicly released theatrical poster for No Country for Old Men (2007). Copyright Miramax Pictures. 2007.
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No Country for Old Men is a 2007 American neo-Western crime thriller film based on a 2005 novel. Set in the desert landscape of 1980 West Texas, the film explores the themes of fate, conscience, and circumstance while following three main characters: Llewelyn Moss, a Vietnam War veteran who comes across $2 million dollars in the desert; Anton Chigurh, a hitman who is tasked with reclaiming the money; and Ed Tom Bell, a local sheriff investigating the crime.
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No Country for Old Men TrailVisit Las Vegas, New Mexico, a historic place of landmarks, and check out some of the filming locations for No Country for Old Men.
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AlleyAddress: 615 6th St, Las Vegas, NM 87701
As you drive through the historic streets of Las Vegas, check out the alley that Llewelyn runs through as he escapes from the Eagle Hotel before he stops a pick-up driver at the cross section. Take pictures of the same buildings from the scene in No Country for Old Men.
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Chigurh's PayphoneAddress: East Lincoln Street at Railroad Avenue, Las Vegas, NM 87701
No Country for Old Men includes a scene where Chigurh, with Llewelyn's phone bill in hand, makes a call on a payphone. Though the payphone is no longer at the location, the building that can be seen in the background is still there.
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Historic Plaza HotelAddress: 230 Plaza St, Las Vegas, NM 87701
No Country for Old Men features the Historic Plaza Hotel where Chigurh hunts down Llewelyn through a tracker in his briefcase. Built in 1882, the hotel is furnished with a ballroom, bar, and New Mexican art and history. Stay in room 213 to follow in Llewelyn's footsteps through his suspenseful journey or take a picture on the staircase where Chigurh follows the bounty hunter that is looking for him.
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"Mexican Border Crossing Bridge"Address: University Avenue as it crosses over Railroad Ave, Las Vegas, NM 87701
No Country for Old Men features a bridge that acted as the Mexican border crossing. In the film, Llewelyn crosses the bridge twice: once after narrowly escaping Chigurh and the other after he left the hospital. You can walk on or drive across the bridge, where the briefcase was thrown in the film.
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Olivia's CaféAddress: 1154 Grand Ave, Las Vegas, NM 87701
Olivia's Café appears in No Country for Old Men as Panchos Cafe where Ed talks to Carla Jean (Moss' wife). Known for their chunky pork burrito and supporting the local community, Olivia's Café is a great place to try some authentic New Mexican food. |
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Regal InnAddress: 1809 N. Grand Ave, Las Vegas, NM 87701
The Regal Inn is known as the Regal Motel in No Country for Old Men, where Moss gets a room to hide with the money while Chigurh tracks him down. You can stay in room 138 like Moss did in the film.
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Rundown Gas StationAddress: Las Vegas, NM 87701 at 35°33'25.9"N 104°46'01.2"W
Maybe one of the most well-known scenes from No Country for Old Men is where Chigurh provoked tense conversation with the gas station proprietor about flipping a coin. You can visit the run-down gas station up-close and interact with what is left of the set.
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