Day of the Assassin is a 1979 action-adventure movie. It tells the journey of treasure hunters racing to Mexico in search of a Shah’s fortune and a mysterious document that sank after a luxury yacht exploded. Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith and Carlos Vasallo, the film features stars like Glenn Ford, Chuck Connors, and Richard Roundtree. In this article, we’ll unveil the film’s shooting locations and share some lesser-known facts about its production.
Where it Filmed?
The Day of the Assassin unfolded its action-packed scenes across various locations. The movie was filmed predominantly in Ixtapa, Guerrero, Mexico, capturing the beautiful landscapes and culture of the area. Shot during July 1980, another significant filming location was Spain. These diverse settings played an enormous role in creating the intrigue and thrill of the movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Glenn Ford | Christakis |
| Chuck Connors | Fleming |
| Richard Roundtree | Fessler |
| Jorge Rivero | Dante Vallone |
| Andrés García | Jerry Beltron |
| Susana Dosamantes | The Princess |
| Henry Silva | Police Chief Jorge Gomez |
| Taylor Lacher | Spiros |
| Rafael Inclán | (as Rafael Inclan) |
| Tawny Little | TV Reporter |
| James Walker | 2nd Police Officer |
| Carlos González | Russian agent (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Interestingly, Jill St John was initially cast as the female lead. However, she departed from the project when she didn’t receive her salary on time.
- The film was featured in an episode of “Rifftrax: Day of the Assassin” in 2022, gaining additional publicity.
- Despite being a Mexican-Spanish-American collaboration, the film’s dialogue was in English.
- Running 94 minutes long, the film was rated “M” for mature audiences in Australia and banned in Norway from 1981 to 2003.
- Known by various names across different countries, the film is called “El día de los asesinos” in Mexico and Spain, “Traitors in the Lake” in the United States, “Day of the Assassins” in the United Kingdom, and “Le jour des assassins” in France.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Ixtapa, Guerrero, Mexico
- Latitude: 17.6634816
- Longitude: -101.5930818
- Place ID: ChIJyXcNIIh2NIQRW3y9evvq7Lw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Location Name: Spain
- Latitude: 40.46366700000001
- Longitude: -3.74922
- Place ID: ChIJi7xhMnjjQgwR7KNoB5Qs7KY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
