'Fargo' Police Cars Will Be In Calgary During Filming
U.S. Cop Cars In Canadian City?
The Hufffington Post Alberta
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If you happen to spot some odd looking police cruisers on the streets of Calgary, don't be alarmed.
According to the Calgary Police Service a fleet of U.S. police cars have been brought up as props while filming the new 'Fargo' TV series. (Which is awesome, by the way. Can't wait for the show to come out.)
In this 2000 film, Jackie Chan plays a Chinese man who travels to the Wild West to rescue a kidnapped princess. After teaming up with a train robber, the unlikely duo takes on a Chinese traitor and his corrupt boss. (credit:Alamy)
Waydowntown(02 of11)
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X2: X-Men United(03 of11)
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Inception(04 of11)
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Cool Runnings(05 of11)
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Based on the true story of the First Jamacian bobsled team trying to make it to the Winter Olympics, this 1998 movie was filmed largely in and around Calgary. (credit:Alamy)
The Assassination of Jesse James(06 of11)
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Superman(07 of11)
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Brokeback Mountain(08 of11)
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FUBAR(09 of11)
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Unforgiven(10 of11)
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Clint Eastwood's 1992 film is still heralded as one of the greatest westerns of all time and was shot almost exclusively around Alberta. (credit:Alamy)
Resurrecting the Champ(11 of11)
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