The movie in focus is “Gunfighters” originally known as “The Assassin” released in 1947. The movie features a story of a gunfighter named Brazos Kane who gets wrongly accused of killing a cowhand, Bob Tyrell, and decides to find the real killer to clear his name. Significant actors in the movie include Randolph Scott playing as Brazos Kane, Barbara Britton, Dorothy Hart among others. This article gives more insights about the movie filming locations and some interesting facts behind the scenes.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Gunfighters” took place at various locations across the USA. Key filming sites include the Andy Jauregui Ranch and Monogram Ranch in Newhall, California. The movie was also filmed at the Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park in Agua Dulce, California. Further filming happened in Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon in Arizona. Unfortunately, the specific filming dates are not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Randolph Scott | Brazos Kane |
| Barbara Britton | Bess Banner |
| Dorothy Hart | Jane Banner |
| Bruce Cabot | Bard Macky |
| Charley Grapewin | Inskip |
| Steven Geray | Jose |
| Forrest Tucker | Ben Orcutt |
| Charles Kemper | Sheriff Kiscaden |
| Grant Withers | Deputy Bill Yount |
| John Miles | Johnny O’Neil |
| Griff Barnett | Mr. Banner |
| Lee Bennett | |
| Hank Bell | Deputy (uncredited) |
| Chris Willow Bird | Townsman (uncredited) |
| George M. Carleton | Doctor (uncredited) |
| Jess Cavin | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Victor Cox | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Dick Dickinson | Deputy (uncredited) |
| Frank Ellis | Deputy (uncredited) |
| Francis Ford | Cook (uncredited) |
| Joe Garcio | Blacksmith (uncredited) |
| Martin Garralaga | Padre (uncredited) |
| Chick Hannan | Deputy (uncredited) |
| Reed Howes | Ranch Hand (uncredited) |
| Jack Kenny | Townsman (uncredited) |
| George Lloyd | Deputy (uncredited) |
| Chief Many Treaties | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Margarita Martín | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Bob McElroy | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Charles Middleton | Sheriff #1 (uncredited) |
| Kansas Moehring | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Jack Montgomery | Ranch Hand (uncredited) |
| Lew Morphy | Deputy (uncredited) |
| Artie Ortego | Deputy (uncredited) |
| Tex Palmer | Deputy (uncredited) |
| Jack Parker | Ranch Hand (uncredited) |
| Tom Smith | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Lem Sowards | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Brick Sullivan | Ranch Hand (uncredited) |
| Jack Tornek | Cantina Barfly (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie marked the debut of Dorothy Hart.
- A goofs recorded in the movie, Inskip’s hat disappears and reappears on his head when he is shot and falls into the back of his buggy.
- In the movie “The James Dean Story” (1957), there is a reference to “Gunfighters”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Andy Jauregui Ranch – Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.377791
- Longitude: -118.4936619
- Place ID: EitQbGFjZXJpdGEgQ2FueW9uIFJkLCBTYW50YSBDbGFyaXRhLCBDQSwgVVNBIi4qLAoUChIJ4UmkMrOIwoARS6ljnUc065QSFAoSCVPC75rThsKAERYqEt74bQcU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Placerita Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Monogram Ranch – 24715 Oak Creek Avenue, Newhall, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3832677
- Longitude: -118.5103229
- Place ID: ChIJNRratmyGwoARwYjAqHUk1Qg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 24715 Oakcreek Ave, Newhall, CA 91321, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park – 10700 W. Escondido Canyon Rd., Agua Dulce, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.4885168
- Longitude: -118.3214923
- Place ID: ChIJczSF4KKKwoAR0I0eUHBbCuk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Vasquez Rocks Natural Area and Nature Center, 10700 Escondido Canyon Rd, Agua Dulce, CA 91390, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 34.9125169
- Longitude: -111.7268235
- Place ID: ChIJYdUBPk6iLYcR1dDgr4Cnc6E
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona 86336, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
