The Lanes
The BFI identifies Meeting House Lane and the turn into North Street in the film’s pursuit sequence.
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Follow the city’s film-noir footsteps.
Brighton Rock locations
The BFI’s location study of the 1948 Brighton Rock connects the film to real streets, the station area and Palace Pier.
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Look a little closer.
The station approach
Queen’s Road and Brighton Station feature in the BFI’s then-and-now location comparison.
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The study identifies Grand Junction Road by the pier entrance, alongside scenes on and around the pier.
Read the official source ↗ (opens in a new tab)A familiar city in another era
John Boulting’s 1948 film mixes studio work with Brighton locations. The BFI’s illustrated comparison is a useful companion for a city walk: buildings, road layouts and attractions have changed, so a screen scene is not a promise of what you will find today. This page covers the 1948 film, rather than combining it with the later adaptation.
Plan your visit.
Use the BFI guide to identify public places, then check current pedestrian routes and pier opening information. The photograph is a later view of Palace Pier, not a film still.
Sources & further reading
Checked 21 October 2026. Programmes, access and opening times can change. This is Via’s independent guide; listings do not imply a partnership. Photographs show real places at their credited dates, not film or television stills. Images are resized and cropped for display.