The movie titled ‘Pancho Villa’ was released in 1972 as an action-based biography. It was directed by Eugenio Martín, with engaging performances from Telly Savalas, Clint Walker, and Chuck Connors in the lead roles. This article provides in-depth details of the movie’s filming locations, important timelines, and some interesting facts behind the scenes.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of the movie was carried out in different parts of Spain. Some crucial scenes got filmed at Estudios Madrid 70 in Daganzo, Madrid while others were shot at locations in Aranjuez, Colmenar Viejo, and Guadix in Andalucía. The filming of the movie began on August 2nd, 1971, and concluded in October the same year.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Telly Savalas | Pancho Villa |
| Clint Walker | Scotty |
| Chuck Connors | Col. Wilcox |
| Anne Francis | Flo |
| José María Prada | Luis |
| Ángel del Pozo | Lt. Eager |
| Luis Dávila | McDermott |
| Mónica Randall | Lupe |
| Antonio Casas | Gen. Goyo |
| Alberto Dalbés | Mendoza |
| Barta Barri | Alfonso |
| Eduardo Calvo | Banker |
| Lucy Tiller | Woman |
| Inés Oviedo | Soldadera |
| Dan van Husen | Bart |
| Adolfo Thous | Flores |
| Lola Gaos | Old Woman |
| Tony Ross | Photographer |
| Ben Tatar | Bates |
| Art Larkin | Sgt. White |
| Gene Collins | Popowski |
| Dennis Vaughan | Capt. Mettle |
| Hal Fletcher | Major James |
| Lorraine Clewes | Clara |
| Marjorie Neville | Eudora |
| Nancy Baytos | Amanda |
| Luis Rivera | Chauffeur |
| Ralph Neville | Gen. Jenkins |
| Alberto Fernández | Priest |
| Bud Strait | Station Master |
| Luis Marín | Villista |
| Tony Skios | Villista |
| Carl Rapp | Doctor |
| Fernando Hilbeck | Ramon |
| Felipe Solano | Angel |
| Gerardo Navarro | Mexican Diplomat |
| Walter Coy | Gen. Pershing |
| Antonio Montoya | Pancho Villa’s Man (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The plot centers around the Mexican revolutionary, Pancho Villa who, after a failed arms deal, decides to attack a US Army weapons depot in Columbus, New Mexico.
- The movie was filmed simultaneously with another movie “Horror Express (1972)” carrying out the shoots back-to-back.
- Various crucial roles featured in the movie include Scotty, Col. Wilcox, Flo, Luis and Lt. Eager played by Clint Walker, Chuck Connors, Anne Francis, José María Prada, and Ángel del Pozo respectively.
- Throughout the movie, the brave exploit of Pancho Villa and his insurgent army were highlighted, leading to the question – Can Villa’s insurgent army invade the U.S.A?
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Estudios Madrid 70, Daganzo, Madrid, Spain
- Latitude: 40.4115079
- Longitude: -3.7072486
- Place ID: EjNDLiBkZSBsb3MgRXN0dWRpb3MsIDcwLCBDZW50cm8sIDI4MDEyIE1hZHJpZCwgU3BhaW4iMBIuChQKEgnxjJTo1SdCDRFjA9NtZcSlqhBGKhQKEgmHaLv61SdCDREZq_GeOYfmnQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: C. de los Estudios, 70, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Location Name: Aranjuez, Madrid, Spain
- Latitude: 40.0305018
- Longitude: -3.6040527
- Place ID: ChIJ2Srevr8FQg0Rfs2KUfb2aUg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 28300 Aranjuez, 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: Guadix, Granada, Andalucía, Spain
- Latitude: 37.3008155
- Longitude: -3.1404188
- Place ID: ChIJ93uXEgArbg0RAEKPklWov9c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 18500 Guadix, Granada, Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
