The “Murders in the Rue Morgue” is a movie from 1971 that explores the genre of horror and crime. Jason Robards, Herbert Lom, and Christine Kaufmann play key roles in this movie. In this piece, we are going to dive into where it was filmed, who were involved and some exciting and little-known facts about the movie and its production.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of the movie took place in various locations in Spain, including Toledo, Madrid, and San Lorenzo de El Escorial. It was also filmed in Teatro de Rojas and Colmenar Viejo. The filming process started on the 2nd of November, 1970.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jason Robards | Cesar Charron |
| Herbert Lom | Rene Marot |
| Christine Kaufmann | Madeleine Charron |
| Adolfo Celi | Inspector Vidocq |
| Maria Perschy | Genevre |
| Michael Dunn | Pierre Triboulet |
| Lilli Palmer | Mrs. Charron |
| Peter Arne | Aubert |
| Marshall Jones | Luigi Orsini |
| Ruth Plattes | Orsini’s Assistant |
| Pamela McInnes | Member of Repertory Company |
| Sally Longley | Member of Repertory Company |
| Luis Rivera | Member of Repertory Company |
| Dean Selmier | Member of Repertory Company |
| Virginia Stach | Member of Repertory Company |
| Werner Umberg | Member of Repertory Company |
| Xan das Bolas | Orsini’s Assistant |
| Brooke Adams | Nurse (uncredited) |
| José Calvo | Hunchback (uncredited) |
| Inma de Santis | Young Madeleine (uncredited) |
| Víctor Israel | Cowardly Coachman (uncredited) |
| Emile Stemmler | Doctor (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Jason Robards, one of the stars of the movie, believed that he was not the right fit for his role.
- The phrase “break a leg” was used in the movie, which would have been historically inaccurate as the phrase didn’t come into common usage until the 1920s.
- This movie was featured in another movie, also titled “Murders in the Rue Morgue,” which was released in 1978.
- The French national anthem, “La Marseillaise,” was included in the film’s soundtrack.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Toledo, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
- Latitude: 39.8628296
- Longitude: -4.0273067
- Place ID: ChIJkwyrlqwLag0RiQIn2fdIshM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Toledo, Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Location Name: Teatro de Rojas, Toledo, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
- Latitude: 39.85777780000001
- Longitude: -4.0225
- Place ID: ChIJw6AD6aYLag0RXKBCiofkHOY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pl. Mayor, 0, 45001 Toledo, Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Location Name: San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, Spain
- Latitude: 40.5932366
- Longitude: -4.147297099999999
- Place ID: ChIJg8YyLS8KQQ0RvM-WF9d8jqc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Location Name: Colmenar Viejo, Madrid, Spain
- Latitude: 40.6626481
- Longitude: -3.7710457
- Place ID: ChIJq9upBNt9QQ0RIND38BA9NJA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 28770 Colmenar Viejo, Madrid, Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Location Name: Madrid, Spain
- Latitude: 40.41672790000001
- Longitude: -3.7032905
- Place ID: ChIJgTwKgJcpQg0RaSKMYcHeNsQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Madrid, Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
