The 1975 movie “Adios Amigo,” known as “Adiós Amigo” in its original title, is an action-comedy film. The plot revolves around a cowboy used as a decoy by a scam-artist, both characters played by Fred Williamson and Richard Pryor, respectively. This article shares more about the behind-the-scenes details of the movie, specifically its filming locations and interesting trivia.
Where it Filmed?
“Adios Amigo” was filmed at the J.W. Eaves Movie Ranch situated at 75 Rancho Alegre Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. The filming took place on the 28th of June, 1975.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Fred Williamson | Big Ben |
| Richard Pryor | Sam Spade |
| James Brown | Sheriff |
| Robert Phillips | Notary |
| Mike Henry | Mary’s Husband |
| Suhaila Farhat | |
| Victoria Jee | |
| Lynn Jackson | (as Lynne Jackson) |
| Heidi Dobbs | |
| Liz Treadwell | |
| Joy Lober | |
| The Ink Spots | (as Johnny Taylor’s Inkspots) |
| Thalmus Rasulala | Noah |
| Deborah Chenoweth | (as Debbie Chenoweth) |
| Timothy Blake | |
| Victor Rogers | (as Vic Rogers) |
| Jon Mercedes | |
| Nick Dimitri | |
| Chuck Duncan | |
| Doyle Baker | |
| Leonard D’John | |
| Richard Brown | (as Rick Brown) |
| Fred W.S. Newton | (as Fred Newton) |
| Neil Summers | |
| Vujka Andrich | |
| Otis Lewellen | |
| Robert L. Lein | |
| Joe Kurtzo | |
| Vince Malone | |
| Bruce Malone | |
| Jonathon Barnes | |
| Emanuel Smith | |
| Robert Jones | |
| Emmett S. Robbins | |
| Sonni Cooper | |
| Willie Chavez | |
| Luther Elmore | |
| John Millholland | |
| John J. Wallwork | (as John Wallwork) |
| Jackson D. Kane | (as Jackson Kane) |
| Roberto Valentino De Leon | (as Roberto de Leon) |
| Phil Mead | (as Phil Meade) |
| Bud Conlan | |
| Henry J. Luck | |
| Herb Robins | |
| John Jarrell | |
| George Cayley | |
| Fred Maio | |
| Raleigh Gardenhire | |
| Ben Yeller | |
| James Sargent | |
| Henry Lente | |
| James Doudna |
Trivia and Facts
- The dialogues of Richard Pryor, who played Sam Spade in the movie, were largely impromptu.
- “Adios Amigo” was featured in several other works, such as “Pixote,” “Ragtime,” “Buddy Buddy,” and “Absence of Malice.”
- Fred Williamson, who besides acting as Big Ben in the movie, also directed and wrote the film.
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
