“Catalina Caper” is a 1967 film that mixes comedy and music in its storyline. This film stages the performances of Tommy Kirk, Del Moore and Peter Duryea. The plot revolves around a group of teenagers who have fun while outwitting a gang of thieves in search for a stolen scroll. This article provides you with details about the filming locations of the movie and some interesting facts about the movie and its backstage.
Where it Filmed?
The movie, “Catalina Caper” was shot in various locations throughout California, USA in 1965. Some of the notable filming locations include Santa Catalina Island and Malibu in the Channel Islands of California. The S.S. Catalina and various other parts of Southern California also served as the backdrop for this musical comedy. The filming took place mainly in the latter part of 1965.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tommy Kirk | Don Pringle |
| Del Moore | Arthur Duval |
| Peter Duryea | Tad Duval |
| Robert Donner | Fingers O’Toole |
| Jim Begg | Larry |
| Sue Casey | Anne Duval |
| Lyle Waggoner | Angelo |
| Bonnie Lomann | Redhead |
| Britt Nilsson | Brunette |
| Donna Russell | Blonde |
| James Almanzar | Sid |
| Lee Deane | Dino Lakopolous |
| Venita Wolf | Tina Moss |
| Brian Cutler | Charlie Moss |
| Peter Mamakos | Borman |
| Little Richard | Self |
| Carol Connors | Self |
| The Cascades | Themselves |
| Timothy Garland | Self (uncredited) |
| John Gummoe | Self (uncredited) |
| Eddie Snyder | Self (uncredited) |
| David Stevens | Self (uncredited) |
| David Szabo | Self (uncredited) |
| David Wilson | Self (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by Lee Sholem and written by Clyde Ware and Sam Pierce.
- The main cast includes Tommy Kirk as Don Pringle, Del Moore as Arthur Duval, and Peter Duryea as Tad Duval among others.
- The plot centers around a group of fun-loving teens who come across a plot by crooks to steal a valuable scroll.
- The movie runtime is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
- At the start of filming in late summer of 1965, Tommy Kirk was on probation with Walt Disney Studios due to a marijuana possession charge.
- The band playing on the yacht in the film is miming as the drummer’s actions don’t match the sounds being heard.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Santa Catalina Island, Channel Islands, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.3878856
- Longitude: -118.4163103
- Place ID: ChIJJYvheyNv3YARqw71xdWjWT4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Catalina Island, California 90704, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Malibu, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0380585
- Longitude: -118.6923438
- Place ID: ChIJP9YI-akd6IARWozqsnEtt5M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Malibu, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: S.S. Catalina, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.3878856
- Longitude: -118.4163103
- Place ID: ChIJJYvheyNv3YARqw71xdWjWT4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Catalina Island, California 90704, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Southern California, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.9592083
- Longitude: -116.419389
- Place ID: ChIJSabJhaclw4AR2GgM9DPDI3I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Southern California, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: California, USA
- Latitude: 36.778261
- Longitude: -119.4179324
- Place ID: ChIJPV4oX_65j4ARVW8IJ6IJUYs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
