Brighty of the Grand Canyon (1966) Filming Locations and Cast Details

The movie, Brighty of the Grand Canyon(1966), is a drama and family genre film that was released in the USA in July 1967. The narrative revolves around a burro named Brighty and his adventures set in the grandeur of the Grand Canyon. Directed by Norman Foster and written by Foster and Marguerite Henry, the film stars Jiggs the Donkey as Brighty, Joseph Cotten as Jim Owen, and Pat Conway as Jake Irons.

Where it Filmed?

The filming of the movie took place in various locations in the United States. These include Cedar Mountain and Duck Creek in Utah, and the North Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, in Arizona. The shooting began on April 19, 1965.

Cast Details

Trivia and Facts

• This film marks the final theatrical feature film appearance for actor Dick Foran, who moved to work in television.
• There is an observable error in the film where Uncle Jim, played by Joseph Cotten, switches the hand with which he is holding a jug within a split second in between two scenes.
• The closing lines of the film note that the spirit of Brighty, like the spirit of some men, forever lives within the rocks, streams, wind, and sky of the Grand Canyon.

Geo Location Details

• Location Name: Cedar Mountain, Utah, USA
  • Latitude: 39.1713624
  • Longitude: -110.6187722
  • Place ID: ChIJPwsqMVU5SYcRMElcFV0kgD8
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: Cedar Mountain, Utah, USA
  • Timezone: America/Denver
• Location Name: Duck Creek, Kanab, Utah, USA
  • Latitude: 37.523591
  • Longitude: -112.662992
  • Place ID: ChIJJ5vekgazyoARze35xAholrA
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: Duck Creek Village, UT 84762, USA
  • Timezone: America/Denver
• Location Name: North Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA
  • Latitude: 36.2134719
  • Longitude: -112.0580965
  • Place ID: ChIJQ5Byt7ESM4cRCsXFwAJdy6g
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: North Rim, AZ 86052, USA
  • Timezone: America/Phoenix