The film “Flight to Tangier” is a thrilling action crime movie from 1953. It dives into the story of intrigue and mystery centered on a plane from behind the iron curtain loaded with $3 million. Key roles were played by Joan Fontaine, Jack Palance, and Corinne Calvet. If you want to get more insight into the movie, it’s filming locations, and the intriguing elements behind the scenes, continue reading.
Where it Filmed?
“Flight to Tangier” was mainly filmed in the United States, specifically at Paramount Studios situated on Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. The exact filming dates are not publicly available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Joan Fontaine | Susan Lane |
| Jack Palance | Gil Walker |
| Corinne Calvet | Nicki |
| Robert Douglas | Danzer |
| Marcel Dalio | Goro |
| Jeff Morrow | Col C.M. Wier |
| Richard Shannon | Lt. Bill Luzon |
| Murray Matheson | Franz Kovac |
| John Doucette | Tirera |
| John Pickard | Hank Brady |
| James Anderson | Dullah |
| Bob Templeton | Policeman |
| Peter Coe | Hanrah |
| John Wengraf | Kalferez |
| Eric Alden | Moroccan (uncredited) |
| Rama Bai | Woman at Airport (uncredited) |
| Nick Borgani | Guard (uncredited) |
| Rene Chatenay | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Paul Cristo | Inspector (uncredited) |
| Albert D’Arno | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Anthony De Mario | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Josette Deegan | French Girl (uncredited) |
| Pilar Del Rey | Spanish Girl (uncredited) |
| Don Dunning | Moroccan (uncredited) |
| John George | Cart Vendor (uncredited) |
| Mark Hanna | Corporal at Airport (uncredited) |
| George Nardelli | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Jerry Paris | Policeman in Car (uncredited) |
| Karin Vengay | Greek Girl (uncredited) |
| Otto Waldis | Wisil (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is notable for being one of only two 3-D movies filmed in 3-strip Technicolor, requiring six strips of film. The first one to do this was “Money From Home” (1953).
- There was an inconsistency spotted in the movie. During a scene where Gil, Susan, and Nikki are sleeping, a plane starts to search for them. However, the branches Gil used to camouflage the car magically disappear and reappear as the camera angle changes.
- “Flight to Tangier” has had a cultural impact and has been featured in other media, such as “Encounter in the Third Dimension” (1999).
- Among the memorable lines from the movie, one stands out: “Who are Danzer and Goro, anyway?” asked by Susan. To which Col. Wier replied: “Haven’t you heard? They’re the kind of people who can start a war, if the price is right.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Paramount Studios – 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0843803
- Longitude: -118.3207067
- Place ID: ChIJ_donNlS5woARcJfEy5cZ3Eo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5555 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
