The movie “Battle Beneath the Earth” was produced in 1967. The film features a plot about a Chinese general who digs tunnels from China to the USA and stars actors like Kerwin Mathews, Viviane Ventura, and Robert Ayres. This article provides an insight into the filming location, the dates when filming took place, and some noteworthy and fascinating facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
“Battle Beneath the Earth” was filmed at the MGM British Studios located in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom. The shooting of the film began on November 14, 1966.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kerwin Mathews | Commander Jonathan Shaw |
| Viviane Ventura | Tila Yung |
| Robert Ayres | Admiral Felix Hillebrand |
| Peter Arne | Arnold Kramer |
| Al Mulock | Sergeant Marvin Mulberry |
| Martin Benson | General Chan Lu |
| Peter Elliott | Kengh Lee |
| Earl Cameron | Sergeant Seth Hawkins |
| John Brandon | Major Frank Cannon |
| Bill Nagy | Colonel Talbot Wilson |
| Sarah Brackett | Meg Webson |
| Paula Li Shiu | Dr. Arnn |
| David Spenser | Major Chai |
| Michael McStay | Train Commander |
| Carl Jaffe | Dr. Galissi |
| Norma West | Susan Kramer |
| Larry Cross | Broadcaster |
| Bessie Love | Matron |
| Bee Duffell | Matron’s Friend |
| Bill Hutchinson | Lanchek |
| Martin Terry | Mine Foreman |
| Frank Lieberman | Police |
| Roy Pattison | Police |
| Chela Matthison | Nurse |
| Paul Beradi | Onlooker at ‘Listening Disturbance’ (uncredited) |
| Rodney Cardiff | Control Room Guy (uncredited) |
| Tony Castleton | Onlooker at ‘Listening Disturbance’ (uncredited) |
| Burnell Tucker | Jack Ambridge – TV Reporter (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The vehicles driven underground in the film were World War II-era German military vehicles manufactured by Volkswagen, known as a “Kübelwagen”. These vehicles weren’t available to the public until 1971. In the USA, they were sold as “Thing” and in the UK as “Trekker”.
- In the opening scene inside the police car, all the store names appear in reverse. This mistake likely happened because the scene was filmed in Britain, where people drive on the left, despite the plot being set in the USA, where people drive on the right.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: MGM British Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.657728
- Longitude: -0.272308
- Place ID: ChIJC16pFisUdkgRHJkvSvMccAE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Borehamwood, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
