Gone to Earth (1950) Filming Locations and Cast Details

The movies “Gone to Earth” (1950) and “Gone In 60 Seconds” (1974) are widely recognised, not only for their compelling narratives but also for their unique filming locations. While Gone to Earth, directed by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger and Rouben Mamoulian, explores a love triangle in the backdrop of England, Gone in 60 Seconds, directed by and starring H.B. Halicki, takes us on a thrilling car chase across locations in Los Angeles. This piece gives you a deeper understanding of where and when these films were shot and shares some interesting behind-the-scenes facts about these two classics.

Where it Filmed?

“Gone to Earth” was predominantly filmed in various places in Shropshire, England, including Much Wenlock, Longner Hall in Shrewsbury, Snailbeach, and Eyton. On the other hand, “Gone In 60 Seconds” was shot throughout Los Angeles, California, including locales such as Carson, Torrance, Redondo Beach and notably the International Towers Apartments and the Villa Riviera on Ocean Boulevard East in Long Beach. The iconic chase scene through Long Beach and the climactic leap of the Orange Mustang were some of the memorable moments beautifully captured in these locations.

Cast Details

Trivia and Facts

• “Gone to Earth” offered a beautiful model merging romance and drama set in the rustic English countryside, brought to life by actors like Jennifer Jones, David Farrar, and Cyril Cusack.
• The famous track from “Gone in 60 Seconds” was shot at the now-closed Ascot Speedway in Gardena, which also had a noteworthy appearance in Howard Hawks’s Red Line 7000.
• A heart-stopping stunt involving a 30 feet air jump with the car was filmed on 190th Street in Redondo Beach, with Halicki, a car-crash fanatic, himself in the driver’s seat. Despite ending up with compressed vertebrae, he managed to pull off a fantastic scene for the climax.

Geo Location Details

• Location Name: Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England, UK
  • Latitude: 52.5971339
  • Longitude: -2.5592959
  • Place ID: ChIJVVg7uIV5cEgRcxaeCXVBV7o
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: Much Wenlock TF13, UK
  • Timezone: Europe/London
• Location Name: Longner Hall, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK
  • Latitude: 52.6950318
  • Longitude: -2.698793
  • Place ID: ChIJzXUL88KdekgRd-o3JYAqIe4
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: Longner Hall Lodge, Uffington, Shrewsbury SY4 4TG, UK
  • Timezone: Europe/London
• Location Name: Snailbeach, Shropshire, England, UK
  • Latitude: 52.615341
  • Longitude: -2.924537
  • Place ID: ChIJJ5qOcjkJcEgRzYhW6xGeDVg
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: Snailbeach, Shrewsbury SY5 0NT, UK
  • Timezone: Europe/London
• Location Name: UK
  • Latitude: 55.378051
  • Longitude: -3.435973
  • Place ID: ChIJqZHHQhE7WgIReiWIMkOg-MQ
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: United Kingdom
  • Timezone: Europe/London
• Location Name: Eyton, Shropshire, England, UK
  • Latitude: 52.651105
  • Longitude: -2.633215
  • Place ID: ChIJ1Qe_GMB3cEgRVn9bxnXV8-E
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: Eyton on Severn, Shrewsbury SY5 6PW, UK
  • Timezone: Europe/London