“How to Steal the World” is an adventure comedy movie released in 1968. The film was directed by Sutton Roley with the main characters played by Robert Vaughn, David McCallum, and Barry Sullivan. This article will offer details regarding the filming locations of this movie along with some fun facts and trivia about it.
Where it Filmed?
The film “How to Steal the World” was shot at various locations in California, USA. Particular locations included Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park located at 10700 W. Escondido Canyon Rd., Agua Dulce, and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios at 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City. Another filming location was the Theme Building at Los Angeles International Airport – 1 World Way in Los Angeles.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Robert Vaughn | Napoleon Solo (archiveFootage) |
| David McCallum | Illya Kuryakin (archiveFootage) |
| Barry Sullivan | Dr. Robert Kingsley |
| Eleanor Parker | Margitta Kingsley (archiveFootage) |
| Leslie Nielsen | Gen. Maximilian Harmon (archiveFootage) |
| Leo G. Carroll | Alexander Waverly |
| Tony Bill | Steven Garrow |
| Peter Mark Richman | Mr. Webb |
| Albert Paulsen | Dr. Kurt Erikson |
| Inger Stratton | Anna Erikson |
| Hugh Marlowe | Grant |
| Dan O’Herlihy | Prof. David Garrow |
| Ruth Warrick | Alice Garrow |
| David Hurst | Dr. Jan Vanovech |
| Barbara Moore | Lisa Rogers |
| Arthur Hanson | Paul Mackie |
| Richard Bull | Capt. Gelser |
| Amy Thomson | Miss Carla |
| Edgar Stehli | Veeth |
| Annella Bassett | Dr. Naomi Fisher |
| Logan Ramsey | Ship’s Captain |
| Guy Lee | Cab Driver |
| Ray Weaver | Reporter |
| Michael Masters | Reporter |
Trivia and Facts
- The finale of the movie involved parts of “The Seven Wonders of the World Affair” which was a series climax to The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964).
- Even though the characters Kuryakin (from U.N.C.L.E.) and Kingsley (the antagonist) both had their distinct helicopters in the movie, the same helicopter was used for filming both characters’ scenes. This is evident as both helicopters bear the same aircraft registration number.
- Some scenes of the movie were edited from “The Seven Wonders of the World Affair: Part I” (1968).
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park – 10700 W. Escondido Canyon Rd., Agua Dulce, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.4885168
- Longitude: -118.3214923
- Place ID: ChIJczSF4KKKwoAR0I0eUHBbCuk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Vasquez Rocks Natural Area and Nature Center, 10700 Escondido Canyon Rd, Agua Dulce, CA 91390, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios – 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0177219
- Longitude: -118.4010554
- Place ID: ChIJdz_a2y66woARft2-DvNq-K4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 10202 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Theme Building, Los Angeles International Airport – 1 World Way, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9441709
- Longitude: -118.402485
- Place ID: ChIJnaJxWiixwoARMNK5SugetPg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 201 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park – 10700 W. Escondido Canyon Rd., Agua Dulce, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.4885168
- Longitude: -118.3214923
- Place ID: ChIJczSF4KKKwoAR0I0eUHBbCuk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Vasquez Rocks Natural Area and Nature Center, 10700 Escondido Canyon Rd, Agua Dulce, CA 91390, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
