The movie “Duffy” from 1968 is a comedy crime film that tells the story of a crafty criminal aristocrat, Duffy, who is hired by a young playboy, Stefane, to hijack a boat carrying his father’s fortune. This fortune is in the form of several million dollars. Duffy manages to pull off the heist with the help of Stefane’s girlfriend, but things take an unexpected turn. This article will shed light on where the film was shot, who the actors of the film are, and some exciting trivia and facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
“Duffy” was filmed in various locations, both in Spain and England. The specific Spanish locations include Cabo de Gata, Playa de Monsul, and Almería, all in Andalucía region. On the other hand, the film was also shot in Shepperton Studios, located in Surrey, England. The filming commenced on August 9, 1967.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| James Coburn | Duffy |
| James Mason | J C Calvert |
| James Fox | Stefane |
| Susannah York | Segolene |
| John Alderton | Antony |
| Guy Deghy | Captain Schoeller |
| Carl Duering | Bonivet |
| Tutte Lemkow | Spaniard |
| Marne Maitland | Abdul |
| Julie Mendez | Belly Dancer |
| Barry Shawzin | Bakirgian |
| Manuel Hernández Asensio | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Keith Barron | Photographer (uncredited) |
| Patrick Lichfield | Photographer (uncredited) |
| Steve Plytas | Moroccan (uncredited) |
| Peter van Dissel | Radio Operator (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The character Duffy is based on a real-life individual named Albee Baker. The story was inspired by real events that happened in the mid-’50s.
- There is a mistake in the film where Duffy takes a puff from an unlit joint.
- Donald Cammell: The Ultimate Performance (1998) features “Duffy”.
- An interesting quote from the film is from the character Segolene who says, “I may be a hooker; I am absolutely not a slut.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Playa de Monsul, Cabo de Gata, Almería, Andalucía, Spain
- Latitude: 36.7307652
- Longitude: -2.1455119
- Place ID: ChIJi3gkrzKNeg0RdinfAidVCbM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Playa de Mónsul, Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Nijar, 04118 San José, Almería, Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Location Name: Almería, Andalucía, Spain
- Latitude: 36.8512151
- Longitude: -2.4521658
- Place ID: ChIJwfLM7ACeeg0RXki8jh-gnY0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Almería, Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Location Name: Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.4075493
- Longitude: -0.4636433
- Place ID: ChIJ0SSywSF0dkgRbwAJuf4ySWA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Studios Rd, Shepperton TW17 0QD, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
