The film “Killers Three” is a crime-drama film from 1968. This write-up provides information on where the film was shot, who the actors were, and reveals interesting details about the movie. We’ll also dig into some behind-the-scenes facts about the film.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Killers Three” was filmed in several locations. The scenes were shot in Liberty, Ramseur, Randolph County, and Coleridge, all in North Carolina, USA. Some parts of the film were also shot in Holcomb Valley, California, USA. The filming process began on May 22, 1968.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Diane Varsi | Carol Warder |
| Norman Alden | Guthrie |
| Maureen Arthur | Elvira Sweeney |
| Tony York | Tony |
| Merle Haggard | Charlie |
| Bonnie Owens | Singer |
| John ‘Bud’ Cardos | Bates |
| William Alspaugh | Lester Meed |
| Douglas Barger | Felix |
| Beach Dickerson | Scotty |
| Lorene Klepacki | Mrs. Reed |
| Barbara Page | Mrs. Sweeney |
| Jerry Petty | R.C. |
| Kelly Sears | Mr. Sweeney |
| Walter Spearman | |
| Alec Staley | Mr. Reed |
| Clint Stringer | Sheriff Homer Brown |
| Fairy Sykes | |
| Tommy Hull | (uncredited) |
| Ben Jones | (uncredited) |
| Bill Nunnery | (uncredited) |
| Mimi Pravda | (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was directed by Bruce Kessler and featured Dick Clark, Robert Walker Jr., and Diane Varsi. The story was written by Dick Clark and Michael Fisher.
- The plot revolves around two North Carolinians who attempt to rob a bootlegger, kill a federal agent while escaping, and then flee to California. Merle Haggard plays the role of a sheriff and also sings the title song and “Mama Tried”.
- In 1972, “Killers Three” was distributed on a double bill with “Boxcar Bertha” starring Barbara Hershey and David Carradine by American International Pictures.
- Interesting fact: in the opening credits, Dick Clark’s name is spelled in lowercase letters.
- The film belongs to the Crime and Drama genres and runs for 1 hour and 28 minutes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Liberty, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 35.8534705
- Longitude: -79.5716903
- Place ID: ChIJ2TOjEs05U4gROEo2oisM9rw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Liberty, NC 27298, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Ramseur, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 35.7334711
- Longitude: -79.6525267
- Place ID: ChIJvfafhVRBU4gRBXW028MRdLo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ramseur, NC 27316, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Holcomb Valley, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3072273
- Longitude: -116.9275337
- Place ID: ChIJAQ2RPP2wxIAR2jCwIi6Ob8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Holcomb Valley, California 92314, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Coleridge, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 35.6401394
- Longitude: -79.6153046
- Place ID: ChIJQ4ngtNJEU4gRtFmVBrjHpaA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Coleridge, NC 27316, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
