The movie “Maracaibo” was released in 1958. It’s an adventure drama that takes us to Venezuela during the 1950s where a Texas oilman is on a vacation and he helps to extinguish an oil derrick fire. Directed by Cornel Wilde and starring actors like Jean Wallace and Abbe Lane, this writeup talks about not only where it was filmed but also offers some interesting backstage facts and trivia about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was largely shot in different locations, inside and outside the United States. In Venezuela, the primary filming locations were Maracaibo and Caracas. In the USA, the movie was filmed at Salton Sea and Cecil B. DeMille’s mansion, both in California. The filming commenced on November 14, 1957.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Cornel Wilde | Vic Scott |
| Jean Wallace | Laura Kingsley |
| Abbe Lane | Elena Holbrook |
| Francis Lederer | Miguel Orlando |
| Michael Landon | Lago Orlando |
| Joe E. Ross | Milt Karger |
| Jack Kosslyn | Raoul Palma |
| Lillian Buyeff | Mrs. Felicia Montera |
| George Ramsey | Mr. Ricardo Montera |
| Martín Vargas | Flamenco Dancer |
| Maruja | Cabaret Dancer |
| Carmen D’Antonio | Cabaret Dancer |
| Roy Aversa | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Gil Barreto | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Nick Borgani | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Paul Bradley | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Luis Cabello | Boatman (uncredited) |
| George Calliga | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Irene Calvillo | Salesgirl (uncredited) |
| Steve Carruthers | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Amapola Del Vando | Amelia (uncredited) |
| Joe Dominguez | Priest (uncredited) |
| Lydia Goya | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Gregory Irvin | Boy Tourist (uncredited) |
| June Jocelyn | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Frank Leyva | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Manuel López | Boatman (uncredited) |
| Tina Menard | Secretary (uncredited) |
| George Navarro | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Manuel París | Doorman (uncredited) |
| Jose Portugal | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Paul Ravel | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Cosmo Sardo | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Bernard Sell | Store Customer (uncredited) |
| Mabel Smaney | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- In 1972, the director, Cornel Wilde acquired the television distribution rights to the film. This allowed for the film to reach a larger audience over time.
- The movie has a running time of 88 minutes and it had an estimated budget of $1,000,000.
- The color scheme of the film was Technicolor, employing vibrant and vivid hues that were popular during the era.
- The film’s title refers to Maracaibo, a city in Venezuela where some of the filming took place.
- Besides its home country, the film was also released with different titles in multiple foreign markets including France and Sweden. For example, in France, it was known as “Tueurs de feux à Maracaibo”, and it was called “Maracaibo brinner” in Sweden.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Maracaibo, Venezuela
- Latitude: 10.6410135
- Longitude: -71.607381
- Place ID: ChIJJdZbeo6ZiY4RS-eN6uAECc4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela
- Timezone: America/Caracas
- Location Name: Caracas, Venezuela
- Latitude: 10.4805937
- Longitude: -66.90360629999999
- Place ID: ChIJB0iCza1YKowRg4SZCq4u3ZM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Caracas, Capital District, Venezuela
- Timezone: America/Caracas
- Location Name: Caracas, Venezuela
- Latitude: 10.4805937
- Longitude: -66.90360629999999
- Place ID: ChIJB0iCza1YKowRg4SZCq4u3ZM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Caracas, Capital District, Venezuela
- Timezone: America/Caracas
- Location Name: Salton Sea, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.3286185
- Longitude: -115.8434122
- Place ID: ChIJf0lF8jQO2oARgVfA8M6Yl7o
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Salton Sea, California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
