“Fort Defiance” is a classic western movie from 1951. It’s a story of a former Civil War soldier seeking vengeance for his brother’s death, and it involves people like Dane Clark, Ben Johnson, and Peter Graves in the lead roles. This write-up will provide insight into where this film was shot, its filming dates, and some interesting trivia about its production.
Where it Filmed?
The makers of “Fort Defiance” chose diverse locations for shooting the film. They filmed parts of it in Utah, USA, giving a true western ambiance to the scenes. Also, certain sequences were shot in Gallup, New Mexico, USA, an area known for its rich history and culture. Furthermore, the Monogram Ranch in Newhall, California, USA, was another significant filming site for this movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dane Clark | Johnny Tallon |
| Ben Johnson | Ben Shelby |
| Peter Graves | Ned Tallon |
| Tracey Roberts | Julie Morse |
| George Cleveland | Uncle Charlie Tallon |
| Ralph Sanford | Jed Brown – Stagecoach Driver |
| Dennis Moore | Lt. Lucas |
| Craig Woods | Dave Parker |
| Dick Elliott | Kincaid |
| Jerry Ambler | Cheyenne |
| Kit Guard | Tracy – Barfly |
| Hugh Hooker | Ed |
| Lee Phelps | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Duke York | Joe Doniger |
| Soldier (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The Winchester Model 1892 rifles seen in “Fort Defiance” weren’t actually available during the time the film is set. They arrived on scene years after the Civil War ended in 1865.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Utah, USA
- Latitude: 40.7606608
- Longitude: -111.8939487
- Place ID: ChIJzfkTj8drTIcRP0bXbKVK370
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Utah, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Gallup, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.5280783
- Longitude: -108.7425843
- Place ID: ChIJD1RlL43eJIcRTIA7ZQRp1V8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Gallup, NM, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Monogram Ranch – 24715 Oak Creek Avenue, Newhall, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3832677
- Longitude: -118.5103229
- Place ID: ChIJNRratmyGwoARwYjAqHUk1Qg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 24715 Oakcreek Ave, Newhall, CA 91321, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
