The movie ‘A Gunfight’, which was released in 1971, is all about the life, struggles and adventures of two aging gunfighters named Will Tenneray and Abe Cross, who are in desperate need of money. The movie features Kirk Douglas, Johnny Cash and Jane Alexander as the main cast. This text provides information about where the film was shot, who played which role, and some fun facts about the movie and its backstage activities.
Where it Filmed?
A Gunfight’ was filmed in a few different places. First, it was filmed at the J.W. Eaves Movie Ranch located on 75 Rancho Alegre Road, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. Santa Fe, New Mexico, was another filming point, along with Madrid Bullring in Madrid, Spain. The film’s production started on June 1, 1970.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kirk Douglas | Will Tenneray |
| Johnny Cash | Abe Cross |
| Jane Alexander | Nora Tenneray |
| Karen Black | Jenny Simms |
| Dana Elcar | Marv Green |
| Robert J. Wilke | Marshal Tom Cater |
| Keith Carradine | The Young Gunfighter |
| Eric Douglas | Bud Tenneray |
| Paul Lambert | Ed Fleury |
| Raf Vallone | Francisco Alvarez |
| James D. Cavasos | Newt Hale |
| Philip L. Mead | Kyle Briggs |
| George Le Bow | Dekker |
| John J. Wallwork | Toby Leach |
| Neil Davis | Canbury |
| Dave Burleson | Poker Player |
| Douglas Doran | Teller |
| John Gill | Foreman |
| Timothy Tuinstra | Joey |
| Dick O’Shea | 2nd Poker Player |
| R.C. Bishop | MacIntyre |
| Donna Dillenschneider | Saloon Hostess |
| Paula Dillenschneider | Saloon Hostess |
Trivia and Facts
- This was the first film role of Keith Carradine, son of the famous actor John Carradine.
- Despite being a gunfight movie, its filming locations were not consistent. The positions of Tenneray and Cross would vary depending upon the position of the camera.
- The actor Kirk Douglas, who starred in ‘A Gunfight’, was also featured in a 1971 documentary named after him.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: J.W. Eaves Movie Ranch – 75 Rancho Alegre Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.48281300000001
- Longitude: -106.0839119
- Place ID: ChIJR4aduc71GIcR48JsCq2rYdg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 75 Rancho Alegre Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87508, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.6869752
- Longitude: -105.937799
- Place ID: ChIJqVKY50NQGIcRQN-I_XMjkIw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Fe, NM, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Madrid Bullring, Madrid, Spain
- Latitude: 40.4321355
- Longitude: -3.6632911
- Place ID: ChIJN9Ka0LQoQg0RyKntUElZV74
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: C. de Alcalá, 237, Salamanca, 28028 Madrid, Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
