Our focus is on the 1971 film Fairplay. This movie tells the story of Teddy who has come to Fairplay looking for his Uncle F.O. McGill. He finds his uncle running a saloon and gets entangled in family feuds and adventures. This piece will highlight where the film was shot, who the characters are, and offer some behind-the-scenes trivia about the film.
Where it Filmed?
Fairplay was filmed in Dallas, Texas, USA. The filming started on June 15, 1970. Together let’s explore the filming location in an easy-to-understand way.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Paul Ford | F.O. McGill |
| Robert Middleton | Jova Purvis |
| Terry Wilson | Utah Brazos |
| Paul Glaser | Skinner Bindleshaft |
| Phillip Alford | Teddy |
| Barbara Hancock | Pearlie Purvis |
| Charlie Dell | Billy Joe Purvis |
| Bill Thurman | Jed Bartrum |
| Richard Webb | Preacher |
| Hugh Feagin | Gimp Murphy |
| Boyce Blackman | Cain Purvis |
| Norris Domingue | Running Eagle |
| Paul Bertoya | Raul |
| Bill McGhee | Jefferson Washington |
| Dave Hanson | Elmer Purvis |
| Sadie French | Ma Purvis |
| Don Wyse | Scar |
| Ethan Allen | Captain Bob |
| Desmond Dhooge | Sheriff Oakes |
| Helena Humann | Sister Lucindia |
| Mark Clyce | Johnny McGill |
| Frank Burkett | Telegrapher |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by James A. Sullivan.
- The main stars were Paul Ford, Robert Middleton, and Terry Wilson.
- Paul Ford played F.O. McGill in the movie.
- The film’s running time is approximately 83 minutes.
- It falls under the genre of Western.
- Teddy is surprised to find his uncle running a saloon instead of a spa as he originally thought.
- The only Indian in the movie, Running Eagle, is a half-breed: half Indian, half Hungarian, who insists on playing the violin.
- In some regions, the film was released under the title “Help Stamp Out Fairplay.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Dallas, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 32.7766642
- Longitude: -96.79698789999999
- Place ID: ChIJS5dFe_cZTIYRj2dH9qSb7Lk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Dallas, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
