Red Sky at Morning is a 1971 drama movie set in America during World War II. In the story, a teenage boy and his mother move to New Mexico after his dad leaves for the war. The move challenges the family, focusing on the boy’s struggle in a largely non-white local. This article discusses the shooting locations of the film, as well as familiar characters and a few exciting details about the making of the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in multiple locations in both New Mexico and California. These places include Lamy, Truchas, and Santa Fe in New Mexico. Some scenes were also shot at the J.W. Eaves Movie Ranch in Santa Fe and Universal Studios in Universal City, California. The filming was done between August 17th and October in 1970.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Richard Thomas | Joshua Arnold |
| Catherine Burns | Marcia Davidson |
| Desi Arnaz Jr. | William ‘Steenie’ Stenopolous |
| Richard Crenna | Frank Arnold |
| Claire Bloom | Ann Arnold |
| John Colicos | Jimbob Buel |
| Harry Guardino | Romeo Bonino |
| Strother Martin | John Cloyd |
| Nehemiah Persoff | Amadeo Montoya |
| Pepe Serna | Chango Lopez |
| Mario Aniov | Lindo Velarde |
| Victoria Racimo | Viola Lopez |
| Gregory Sierra | Chamaco |
| Lynne Marta | Venery Ann Cloyd |
| Christina Hart | Velva Mae Cloyd |
| Elizabeth Knowles | Shirley |
| Linda Burton | Gwendolyn |
| Alma Beltran | Excilda Montoya |
| Jerome Guardino | Paolo Bertucci |
| Joy Bang | Corky |
| Claudio Miranda | Native |
| Joaquin Garay | Ratoncito |
| Karen Klett | Miss Rudd |
| Cornell Hughes | Boy (uncredited) |
| Greg Hughes | Bucky Svenson (uncredited) |
| Jon Mercedes | Shepherd (uncredited) |
| Tomas Moore | Kid on playground (uncredited) |
| Matilda Rios | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Saul Selznick | Chief Petty Officer (uncredited) |
| Robert Tafur | Dr. Moreno (uncredited) |
| Aly Yoder | Minor Role (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Ringed by Richard Thomas, Catherine Burns, and Desi Arnaz Jr., the movie was directed by James Goldstone and written by Richard Bradford and Marguerite Roberts.
- Richard Thomas stars as Joshua Arnold, and Catherine Burns plays Marcia Davidson. Supporting roles are played by Desi Arnaz Jr., Richard Crenna, and Claire Bloom among others.
- The movie won one award and received 32 user reviews and 8 critic reviews.
- The production companies were Hal Wallis Productions and Eaves Movie Ranch.
- The movie lasts for 1 hour and 52 minutes.
- Interesting trivia about the film includes the fact that both Richard Thomas and Catherine Burns had previously worked together on the film ‘Last Summer’.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Lamy, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.4814259
- Longitude: -105.8797413
- Place ID: ChIJTdK94jT5GIcR4CxQRI_rGAc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lamy, NM 87540, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Truchas, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 36.0441834
- Longitude: -105.8127561
- Place ID: ChIJw0R36-gyGIcRM32v4t0cxy4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Truchas, NM 87578, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: J.W. Eaves Movie Ranch – 75 Rancho Alegre Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.48281300000001
- Longitude: -106.0839119
- Place ID: ChIJR4aduc71GIcR48JsCq2rYdg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 75 Rancho Alegre Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87508, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.6869752
- Longitude: -105.937799
- Place ID: ChIJqVKY50NQGIcRQN-I_XMjkIw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Fe, NM, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- 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
