The movie “Gunfighters of Casa Grande” is a Western drama released in the USA on April 1, 1964. It tells the story of a gambler who wins a Mexican cattle ranch and plans to drive the herd across Rio Grande to Texas for sale. The film features actors like Alex Nicol, Jorge Mistral, and Dick Bentley. In this article, you can explore the interesting places where the film was shot and discover interesting facts about the making of the movie.
Where it Filmed?
This movie was mainly filmed in various parts of Sonora, Mexico. Some specific locations include Bavispe, Sierra Madre Occidental, Yaqui River, Altar, and Bacerac. Unfortunately, the exact dates of filming are not provided.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Alex Nicol | Joe Daylight |
| Jorge Mistral | Viajero (Traveler) |
| Dick Bentley | Doc |
| Steve Rowland | Kid |
| Phil Posner | Henri |
| Mercedes Alonso | Dona Maria de Castellar |
| Diana Lorys | Gitana |
| Daylight’s Girl | |
| Manolita Barroso | Pacesita |
| Roberto Rey | Don Castellar de Verdugo |
| Aldo Sambrell | Rojo |
| Toni Fuentes | Carlos |
| Ángel Solano | Don Ariola |
| Jim Gillen | Sheriff |
| Mike Ekiss | Deputy |
| Simón Arriaga | Carvajal |
| Rojo Henchman | |
| Fernando Villena | Mario |
| Casa Grande’s Major Domo | |
| Emilio Rodríguez | Francisco |
| Ana María Custodio | Senora Durango |
| Iván Tubau | Pecos |
| Mike Brendel | Bartender |
| María José Collado | Waitress |
| Agustín Bescos | (uncredited) |
| Xan das Bolas | Vasco (uncredited) |
| Pepe Martín | Don Luis (uncredited) |
| Ángel Menéndez | Don Ventura (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The voiceover for the movie’s trailer was done by Don LaFontaine. This was his first job as a voiceover artist in movie trailers.
- The movie was directed by Roy Rowland and written by Borden Chase, Patricia Chase, and Clarke Reynolds.
- The film was produced by Gregor Production and Tecisa, and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM).
- The film lasts approximatively one and a half hour.
- Although the film is a Western drama, it was filmed entirely in Spain and the United States.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Sierra Madre Occidental, Sonora, Mexico
- Latitude: 31.3290395
- Longitude: -110.9271922
- Place ID: ChIJtTl9Czit1oYRa1lRxin4gXQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sierra Madre Occidental, Heroica Nogales, Son., Mexico
- Timezone: America/Hermosillo
- Location Name: Yaqui River, Sonora, Mexico
- Latitude: 28.1962129
- Longitude: -109.6660844
- Place ID: ChIJUxuX74CbyIYRqYodviXppTo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 85710 Yaqui, Son., Mexico
- Timezone: America/Hermosillo
- Location Name: Altar, Sonora, Mexico
- Latitude: 30.714148
- Longitude: -111.8354941
- Place ID: ChIJywgBrUmn04YR7s3j-d8pmwo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Altar Municipality, Sonora, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Hermosillo
- Location Name: Bacerac, Sonora, Mexico
- Latitude: 30.3550527
- Longitude: -108.9311074
- Place ID: ChIJ96gtZh7R2oYRW2Jgmf1b1RY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 84380 Bacerac, Sonora, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Hermosillo
