The movie, ‘Merrill’s Marauders’ was released in 1962. Directed by Samuel Fuller, it displays the WW2 narrative of an American unit, starring Jeff Chandler, Ty Hardin, and Peter Brown. This article uncovers filming sites, cast information, and interesting trivia about the film.
Where it Filmed?
Filming of ‘Merrill’s Marauders’ took place in various locations in the Philippines with scenes shot specifically in Pampanga and Clark Air Base. Shooting commenced on February 21, 1961.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jeff Chandler | Brig. Gen. Frank D. Merrill |
| Ty Hardin | 2nd Lt. Lee Stockton |
| Peter Brown | Bullseye |
| Andrew Duggan | Capt. Abraham Lewis Kolodny |
| MD | |
| Will Hutchins | Chowhound |
| Claude Akins | Sgt. Kolowicz |
| Luz Valdez | Burmese Girl |
| John Hoyt | Gen. Joseph Stilwell |
| Chuck Roberson | Officer |
| Chuck Hayward | Officer |
| Jack C. Williams | Doctor |
| Chuck Hicks | Cpl. Doskis |
| Vaughan Wilson | Bannister |
| Pancho Magalona | Taggy |
| Winston Churchill | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Paul Edwards | Chris (uncredited) |
| Franklin D. Roosevelt | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Mark Slade | Corporal (uncredited) |
| Joseph W. Stilwell | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film is based on real events of World War II.
- It was launched in Finland on 16th March 1962.
- The film’s genre is a mix of drama and adventure packaged in a 1 hour 38 minutes runtime.
- Director Samuel Fuller also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Milton Sperling and Charlton Ogburn Jr.
- The film crew acknowledges the cooperation and participation of Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States Army’s Special Forces in filming.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Pampanga, Philippines
- Latitude: 15.079409
- Longitude: 120.6199895
- Place ID: ChIJGWN3jYT0ljMR-Cbat4B4pVU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pampanga, Philippines
- Timezone: Asia/Manila
- Location Name: Philippines
- Latitude: 12.879721
- Longitude: 121.774017
- Place ID: ChIJY96HXyFTQDIRV9opeu-QR3g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Philippines
- Timezone: Asia/Manila
