“Big Red”, a movie released in 1962, is an interesting story filmed at multiple locations in the USA and Canada. It stars Walter Pidgeon, Gilles Payant and Émile Genest, and their roles add exciting turns to the plot. As we delve into the backstory and finer details, we discover fascinating facts about the film and its production.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot at multiple venues. Big Bear Lake and San Bernardino National Forest in California, and La Malbaie in Québec, Canada, are among these exotic locales. The indoor scenes were shot inside the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California. The filming started on July 13, 1961.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Walter Pidgeon | James Haggin |
| Gilles Payant | Rene Dumont |
| Émile Genest | Emile Fornet |
| Janette Bertrand | Therese Fornet |
| Georges Bouvier | Baggageman |
| Doris Lussier | Farmer Mariot |
| Rolland Bédard | Conductor |
| Teddy Burns Goulet | Engineer |
| Madame La Moose | Moose (uncredited) |
| Mollie O’Day | Dog (uncredited) |
| Red | Dog (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film “Big Red” was released on June 6, 1962, in the USA.
- Norman Tokar is the director of the film.
- Jokes, charades, and drafts were created by Jim Kjelgaard and Louis Pelletier.
- The movie received 10 user reviews and 4 critical reviews.
- The cast includes Walter Pidgeon playing the character James Haggin and Gilles Payant as Rene Dumont.
- The crew members include Edward Colman as the director of photography, Oliver Wallace providing the music, and Grant K. Smith handling editing.
- The film is produced by Walt Disney Productions and distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution.
- The sound recording was done by RCA.
- The film is titled as “Compagnon d’aventure” in France, “El campeón” in Spain, and “Hunden i vildmarken” in Denmark among other names in different countries.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Big Bear Lake, Big Bear Valley, San Bernardino National Forest, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.256049
- Longitude: -116.9293112
- Place ID: ChIJXeAIYMSzxIARQ17_nmGFnP0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Big Bear Lake, California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: La Malbaie, Québec, Canada
- Latitude: 47.6569684
- Longitude: -70.152187
- Place ID: ChIJ8VtJW6iuv0wRtTyT9AkU1Uk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: La Malbaie, QC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Walt Disney Studios, 500 South Buena Vista Street, Burbank, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.156207
- Longitude: -118.325189
- Place ID: ChIJkyPnxsO_woARXQl-tdWAFi8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 500 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91521, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
