The movie called “Inferno”, released in 1953, is a crime-drama. In this film, a rich businessman is left to die in the desert by his unfaithful wife and her lover after he breaks his leg. Key actors include Robert Ryan, Rhonda Fleming, and William Lundigan. This piece gives more information about where the film was shot and some exciting backstage details.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed at several locations. These include the Mojave Desert and Apple Valley, both in California, USA, as well as Mojave Desert, Arizona, USA. The specifics of when the shooting took place are not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Robert Ryan | Donald Whitley Carson III |
| Rhonda Fleming | Geraldine Carson |
| William Lundigan | Joseph Duncan |
| Larry Keating | Dave Emory |
| Henry Hull | Sam Elby |
| Carl Betz | Lt. Mike Platt |
| Robert Burton | Sheriff |
| Robert Adler | Ken – Ranch Hand (uncredited) |
| Harry Carter | Deputy Fred Parks (uncredited) |
| Charles J. Conrad | (uncredited) |
| Everett Glass | Mason |
| Carson’s Butler (uncredited) | |
| James Gonzalez | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| Adrienne Marden | Emory’s Secretary (uncredited) |
| Barbara Pepper | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Charles Tannen | Police Radio Broadcaster (uncredited) |
| Dan White | Lee – Ranch Hand (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The director of the movie was Roy Ward Baker.
- The person who wrote the storyline was Francis M. Cockrell.
- Some of the other actors in the movie include Larry Keating, Henry Hull, Carl Betz, and Robert Burton.
- When the actors and crew arrived at the filming location in the Mojave Desert, it was covered in snow. This led to actress Rhonda Fleming getting pneumonia.
- Despite having a broken leg in the movie, Robert Ryan’s character is seen breaking a small branch over the injured leg without reacting to any pain.
- The movie was filmed in 3-D and stereophonic sound, making it one of the best 3-D films of its time.
- “Inferno” was released in different countries with different names. For instance, in France, it was known as “La piste fatale”, while in Spain, it was called “Infierno”.
- This film was distributed by Twentieth Century Fox and had a budget of approximately $1,055,000.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Mojave Desert, California, USA
- Latitude: 35.01099110000001
- Longitude: -115.4733551
- Place ID: ChIJz5jXa0dhz4ARNNowVD7FpAw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mojave Desert, California 92332, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Apple Valley, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.5008311
- Longitude: -117.1858759
- Place ID: ChIJl0Ki0z5hw4ARen1rug7lBSk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Apple Valley, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Mojave Desert, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 34.0489281
- Longitude: -111.0937311
- Place ID: ChIJaxhMy-sIK4cRcc3Bf7EnOUI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Arizona, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
