“Murph the Surf” is a 1975 movie directed by Marvin J. Chomsky, based on a daring jewelry theft in 1964 from New York’s American Museum of Natural History. The movie stars Robert Conrad, Don Stroud, Donna Mills among others. This article discusses where this movie was filmed and offers interesting facts about it in easy-to-understand language.
Where it Filmed?
“Murph the Surf” movie was filmed at various locations which include Biscayne Bay, Algiers Hotel at 26 Street and Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, as well as other places in Miami and Miami Beach, Florida, USA. The movie was shot between January 7, 1974 and April 15, 1974.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Robert Conrad | Allan Kuhn |
| Don Stroud | Jack Murphy |
| Donna Mills | Ginny Eaton |
| Robyn Millan | Sharon Kagel |
| Luther Adler | Max ‘The Eye’ |
| Paul Stewart | Avery |
| Morgan Paull | Arnie Holcomb |
| Ben Frank | Hopper Magee |
| Burt Young | Sgt. Bernasconi |
| Pepper Martin | Sgt. Terwilliger |
| Don Matheson | Hauser |
| Lindsay Crosby | S.A. Thomas |
| Mimi Maynard | Sally |
| Nancy Conrad | Edna |
| Buffy Dee | Bucks |
| Jess Barker | Museum Guard |
| Lloyd McLinn | Delivery Boy |
| Mel Stevens | Judge |
| Harvey Levine | Party Guest |
| Harriet Haindl | Party Guest |
| Kip King | Party Guest |
| Caruth C. Byrd | Texan |
| Oak R. Gentry | Water Patrol Officer |
| Herb Vigran | Day Guard |
| Randee Lynne Jensen | Girl at Party (uncredited) |
| Hanna Landy | Arlene Dixon (uncredited) |
| Robbin Young | Girl by Pool (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is based on the true story of the theft of the J.P. Morgan jewel collection from the American Museum of Natural History. This theft was later termed the “Greatest Jewel Heist of the 20th Century”.
- Stars of the movie include Robert Conrad who played the role of Allan Kuhn, Don Stroud who played Jack Murphy, and Donna Mills who played Ginny Eaton.
- The running time of the movie is 1 hour and 41 minutes.
- The movie was released in France on April 21, 1976.
- The special jet boat used in the movie was constructed by Thunderbird Products Corporation specifically for the production company, Caruth C. Byrd Productions, Inc.
- The movie was referred to in “Breaking Loose: Summer City II” released in 1988.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Algiers Hotel, 26 Street and Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.8199172
- Longitude: -80.1229092
- Place ID: EiFDb2xsaW5zIEF2ZSwgTWlhbWkgQmVhY2gsIEZMLCBVU0EiLiosChQKEglFsaTA7rLZiBGB9AOBMeq3bxIUChIJud3-Kxem2YgR62OUJUEXvjc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Miami, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.7616798
- Longitude: -80.1917902
- Place ID: ChIJEcHIDqKw2YgRZU-t3XHylv8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Miami, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Miami Beach, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.790654
- Longitude: -80.1300455
- Place ID: ChIJud3-Kxem2YgR62OUJUEXvjc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Miami Beach, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Miami Beach, Miami, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.7776528
- Longitude: -80.237708
- Place ID: ChIJB9fxs5a32YgRZCf_J32ggO8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Little Havana, Miami, FL 33125, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
