The movie ‘Gunfight in Abilene’ released in 1967, is a fascinating Western film. The tale revolves around a sheriff who unintentionally killed his closest friend and is haunted by this accident. Key characters in the film include Bobby Darin as Cal Wayne, Emily Banks as Amy Martin, and Leslie Nielsen as Grant Evers. The movie provides a gripping account of the sheriff’s experience and offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the production.
Where it Filmed?
Gunfight in Abilene’ was filmed at two main locations. The first one being Universal Studios at 100 Universal City Plaza, in Universal City, California, USA. The second location was Stage 36, located within the same Universal Studios. Filming took place on June 1, 1966.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bobby Darin | Cal Wayne |
| Emily Banks | Amy Martin |
| Leslie Nielsen | Grant Evers |
| Donnelly Rhodes | Joe Slade |
| Don Galloway | Ward Kent |
| Frank McGrath | Ned Martin |
| Michael Sarrazin | Cord Decker |
| Barbara Werle | Leann |
| Johnny Seven | Loop |
| William Phipps | Frank Norton |
| William Mims | Ed Scovie |
| Robert Sorrells | Nelson |
| Don Dubbins | Sprague |
| James McCallion | Smoky Staub |
| Bryan O’Byrne | Frobisher |
| Jimmie Booth | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Charles Briles | Dave Evers (uncredited) |
| Bob Burrows | Cowhand (uncredited) |
| John Daheim | Cowhand (uncredited) |
| Deon Douglas | Yankee Soldier (uncredited) |
| Joe Evans | Townsman (uncredited) |
| John Findlater | Rebel Soldier (uncredited) |
| Ralph Gambina | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Jim Goodwin | Rebel Soldier (uncredited) |
| Ross Hagen | Lt. Faron (uncredited) |
| Myron Healey | Ingles (uncredited) |
| Ted Mapes | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Rod McGaughy | Cowhand Driving Wagon (uncredited) |
| Ernesto Molinari | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Karen Norris | Cattleman’s Wife (uncredited) |
| Joe Phillips | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Don Ross | Moore (uncredited) |
| K.L. Smith | Sergeant (uncredited) |
| Quentin Sondergaard | Cattleman (uncredited) |
| Ken Swofford | Rebel Soldier (uncredited) |
| Jack Tornek | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Fred Walton | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Bob Whitney | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Chalky Williams | Townsman (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was primarily filmed in two locations both within Universal Studios in California.
- The movie was filmed in 1966 despite being released in 1967.
- The battle scene at the beginning of the movie is footage taken from the 1965 movie, Shenandoah.
- There is a goof in the movie where Slade kills Grant with his last two shots. He lets his pistol hang limp from his hand as he pulls the trigger. The pistol doesn’t recoil at all, indicating that it was firing blanks.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Universal Studios – 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1370713
- Longitude: -118.3533061
- Place ID: ChIJzzgyJU–woARcZqceSdQ3dM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Stage 36, Universal Studios – 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1370713
- Longitude: -118.3533061
- Place ID: ChIJzzgyJU–woARcZqceSdQ3dM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
