The film “Secret of the Incas” from 1954 is an exciting adventure movie with actors like Charlton Heston, Robert Young, and Nicole Maurey. The film’s main plot revolves around a treasure hunt in the jungles of Peru. This article provides more knowledge about the filming locations and interesting backstage facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Secret of the Incas” took place in several beautiful locations. These include the historical city of Cuzco in Peru and the famous Machu Picchu, also in Peru. In the United States, Paramount Studios located on Melrose Avenue in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California served as another filming location.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Charlton Heston | Harry Steele |
| Robert Young | Stanley Moorehead |
| Nicole Maurey | Elena Antonescu |
| Thomas Mitchell | Ed Morgan |
| Glenda Farrell | Mrs. Winston |
| Michael Pate | Pachacutec |
| Leon Askin | Anton Marcu |
| William Henry | Phillip Lang |
| Kurt Katch | Man with Rifle |
| Edward Colmans | Col. Emilio Cardoza |
| Yma Sumac | Kori-Tica |
| Booth Colman | Juan Fernandez (uncredited) |
| Miguel Contreras | (uncredited) |
| Delmar Costello | (uncredited) |
| Fritz Ford | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Martin Garralaga | Dr. Cesar Perez (uncredited) |
| Geraldine Hall | Mrs. Richmond (uncredited) |
| Rodolfo Hoyos Jr. | (uncredited) |
| John Marshall | Charlie (uncredited) |
| Alvy Moore | Young Man at Bar (uncredited) |
| Anthony Numkena | Runner (uncredited) |
| Rosa Rey | Mother of Kori-Tica (uncredited) |
| Grandon Rhodes | Mr. Winston (uncredited) |
| Carlos Rivero | (uncredited) |
| Marion Ross | Miss Morris (uncredited) |
| Dimas Sotello | (uncredited) |
| Harry Stanton | (uncredited) |
| Robert Tafur | Dr. Carlos Mendes (uncredited) |
| Moises Vivanco | Musician |
| “Earthquake” (uncredited) | |
| Zacharias Yaconelli | (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Secret of the Incas” is often regarded as a major influence for the Indiana Jones film series. There are numerous striking similarities between certain scenes in both films. The film’s main character, Harry Steele, who is played by Charlton Heston, can also be seen wearing what is now known as the classic Indiana Jones outfit – a brown leather jacket, a fedora, light-colored trousers, and a revolver.
- Harry Steele tells Elena in the film, “It [Machu Picchu] is an ancient city of the Incas. It’s been lost for over a thousand years.” In reality, this is an error, as Machu Picchu was only “lost” for under 500 years. The city was constructed around the year 1450 and rediscovered in the early 1900s.
- The film is also linked to a 2009 video titled “Top 10 Dumbest Indiana Jones Moments.”
- A memorable dialogue from the film is when Miss Morris says to Harry Steele, “For a tall man, you’re the smallest man I ever met.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Cuzco, Peru
- Latitude: -13.53195
- Longitude: -71.96746259999999
- Place ID: ChIJMYRZJtjVbZERXTEYI8yWqSo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Cusco, Peru
- Timezone: America/Lima
- Location Name: Paramount Studios – 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0843803
- Longitude: -118.3207067
- Place ID: ChIJ_donNlS5woARcJfEy5cZ3Eo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5555 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Machu Picchu, Peru
- Latitude: -13.1631988
- Longitude: -72.5452621
- Place ID: ChIJVVVViV-abZERJxqgpA43EDo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 08680, Peru
- Timezone: America/Lima
