The Arizona Raiders is a 1965 Western movie. It focuses on the story of Quantrill’s gang where two captured gang members decide to join the Arizona Rangers to complete a mission. It presents intriguing facts and behind-the-scenes information pertaining to the filming process, actors’ roles, and more.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot in various locations in Arizona, USA. These include Old Tucson, Sierrita Mountains, Apacheland Studios in Gold Canyon, Cortaro, and Sonoran Desert. The filming began on November 30, 1964.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Audie Murphy | Clint |
| Michael Dante | Brady |
| Ben Cooper | Willie Martin |
| Buster Crabbe | Capt. Andrews |
| Gloria Talbott | Martina |
| Ray Stricklyn | Danny Bonner |
| George Keymas | Montana |
| Fred Krone | Matt Edwards |
| Fred Graham | Quantrell |
| Booth Colman | Ohio Gazette Editor (uncredited) |
| Robert Shelton | Jim (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Audie Murphy, Michael Dante, and Ben Cooper were the stars of the movie.
- The movie was directed by William Witney and written by Alex Gottlieb, Mary Willingham, and Willard W. Willingham.
- The film’s plot focuses on an ex-member of Quantrill’s gang who is released from jail and collaborates with the Arizona Rangers to hunt down the rest of the gang.
- The film employed a variety of post-Civil War weapons like the Colt 1873 Peacemaker, Remington 1875 revolver, and Winchester 1892 rifle.
- The production budget of the film was estimated at around $400,000.
- Part of the film was edited from another 1964 film, “The Quick Gun”.
- The film was also known by a variety of names worldwide such as “Représailles en Arizona” in France, and “El Renegado de Arizona” in Spain.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Old Tucson – 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.2183137
- Longitude: -111.1289275
- Place ID: ChIJi_GkusLY1YYRVuw2LNTg7WY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 201 Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85735, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Sierrita Mountains, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 31.877861
- Longitude: -111.195097
- Place ID: ChIJKxCcgKku1IYRgxxmHHENqvY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sierrita Mountains, Arizona 85629, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Apacheland Studios – 4369 S. Kings Ranch Road, Gold Canyon, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 33.374234
- Longitude: -111.42884
- Place ID: ChIJBeecvjTKK4cR1iiIH3MmkxY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4369 S Kings Ranch Rd, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Cortaro, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.3549023
- Longitude: -111.0885149
- Place ID: ChIJb2VLM58K1oYRDZ1idAXGgoE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Cortaro, Marana, AZ 85743, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
