“El Condor” is a 1970 film that embodies action and adventure. It centers on key characters facing and overcoming challenges in a pursuit of a mythical Mexican stronghold believed to contain a treasure. The key characters were played by Jim Brown, Lee Van Cleef, and Patrick O’Neal. The movie is full of fascinating scenes shot in beautiful locations with interesting behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “El Condor” took place in several regions in Spain, such as Desierto de Tabernas, Almería, Andalucía, Spain; Almería, Andalucía, Spain, and Fort Bravo Cinema Studios/Texas Hollywood, Almeria Paraje del Unihay, Tabernas, among others. The filming began on Sep 29, 1969.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jim Brown | Luke |
| Lee Van Cleef | Jaroo |
| Patrick O’Neal | Chavez |
| Iron Eyes Cody | Santana |
| Imogen Hassall | Dolores |
| Gustavo Rojo | Colonel Anguinaldo |
| Florencio Amarilla | Aguila |
| Julio Peña | General Hernandez |
| Patricio Santiago | Julio |
| John Clark | Prison Guard Captain |
| George Ross | Guard |
| Ricardo Palacios | Chief Bandit |
| Peter Lenahan | Convict |
| Art Larkin | Convict |
| Per Barclay | Convict |
| Simón Arriaga | Mexican Soldier (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie won 1 award.
- The fortress of El Condor, built in Spain for this movie, was appeared in many other films such as A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die (1972) and Conan the Barbarian (1982).
- The budget for the movie was estimated approx $4,500,000.
- The film was referenced in the documentary “Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy” made in 2003.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Desierto de Tabernas, Almería, Andalucía, Spain
- Latitude: 37.0012053
- Longitude: -2.4503981
- Place ID: ChIJh3EPK7ugeg0RWW9yVU5Wjsw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tabernas, 04260, Almería, Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Location Name: Almería, Andalucía, Spain
- Latitude: 36.8512151
- Longitude: -2.4521658
- Place ID: ChIJwfLM7ACeeg0RXki8jh-gnY0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Almería, Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Location Name: Los Albaricoques, Cabo de Gata, Almería, Andalucía, Spain
- Latitude: 36.7817465
- Longitude: -2.2422484
- Place ID: ChIJtWHQyOqReg0RM1m5cFW1U68
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 04150 Cabo de Gata, Almería, Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Location Name: Polopos, Almería, Andalucía, Spain
- Latitude: 37.026342
- Longitude: -2.0799939
- Place ID: ChIJ7VaewrPGeg0RHzyJ5k9Q6ic
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 04114 Polopos, Almería, Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
