The film “Dirty Dingus Magee” from 1970 is a comedy romance, led by actors Frank Sinatra, George Kennedy, and Anne Jackson. The movie orbits around the alternating roles of the characters between lawman and outlaw. This text unveils the behind-the-scenes details of the film’s shooting spots and more interesting specifics about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot in several locations in Arizona, including Mescal and the Sonoran Desert. The popular Old Tucson at 201 S. Kinney Road also served as one of the filming sites. Other locations include Sonoita and the San Pedro River. The shooting began on February 9, 1970.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Frank Sinatra | Dingus Billy Magee |
| George Kennedy | Herkimer ‘Hoke’ Birdsill |
| Anne Jackson | Belle Nops |
| Lois Nettleton | Prudence Frost |
| Jack Elam | John Wesley Hardin |
| Michele Carey | Anna Hot Water |
| John Dehner | Brig. Gen. George |
| Henry Jones | Rev. Green |
| Harry Carey Jr. | Charles Stuart |
| Paul Fix | Crazy Blanket |
| Terry Wilson | Sergeant |
| Willis Bouchey | Ira Teasdale |
| Tom Fadden | Trooper |
| Mina Martinez | A Belle Girl |
| Sheila Foster | A Belle Girl |
| Irene Kelly | A Belle Girl |
| Diane Sayer | A Belle Girl |
| Jean London | A Belle Girl |
| Gayle Rogers | A Belle Girl |
| Timothy Blake | Trooper |
| Lisa Todd | A Belle Girl |
| Maray Ayres | A Belle Girl |
| Carol Andreson | A Belle Girl |
| Mae Old Coyote | Indian Woman |
| Lillian Hogan | Indian Woman |
| Florence Real Bird | Indian Woman |
| Ina Bad Bear | Indian Woman |
| David Burk | Trooper |
| Mike Wagner | Stagecoach Driver |
| Mora Gray | Two Moons (uncredited) |
| Chuck Hayward | Indian (uncredited) |
| Duncan Inches | Cavalry Officer (uncredited) |
| Morgan Justin | Trooper (uncredited) |
| Hal Needham | Indian (uncredited) |
| Grady Sutton | Corporal (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The role of Dingus Billy Magee, originally written for a young actor around 19 years old, had to be re-adjusted to fit Frank Sinatra’s casting.
- In a scene where Sheriff Birdsill, played by George Kennedy, drops his cigar near gunpowder, the flareup happens a foot away, moving eerily towards the cigar.
- The movie “Dirty Dingus Magee” was featured in a 2020 film of the same name.
- The dialogue, “Circle the wagons!”, is followed by “We ain’t got enough, sir.” The witty response leads to Brig. Gen. George’s solution: “Well, then make a half moon!”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Sonoita, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 31.6795337
- Longitude: -110.6553594
- Place ID: ChIJlw9tibqU1oYRLo9u4kwHPA8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sonoita, AZ 85637, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.2480009
- Longitude: -112.9161399
- Place ID: ChIJsyd_lvqjKoERf3hWoH20AzI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sonoran Desert, Arizona 85321, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: San Pedro River, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 31.56613299654546
- Longitude: -110.164087946332
- Place ID: ChIJ6QXUYwEl14YRgJUDEZS9X4I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Pedro River, Arizona, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
