The 1972 film “Pocket Money” is a comedy-drama revolving around a cowboy who finds himself tangled in dodgy deals with a corrupt rancher. Prominent actors, Lee Marvin, Paul Newman, and Strother Martin, played significant roles in the movie. In this article, we’ll be exploring the filming locations as well as some hidden and exciting facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
“Pocket Money” was predominantly filmed across multiple locations in Arizona, USA. These places include Nogales, Ajo, Phoenix, and Carefree. Specific scenes were shot at sites like the Hotel Westward Ho in Phoenix, Southwestern Studios in Carefree, and Pueblo Hotel in Tucson. Moreover, the filming dates started from April 26, 1971.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Lee Marvin | Leonard |
| Paul Newman | Jim Kane |
| Strother Martin | Bill Garrett |
| Wayne Rogers | Stretch Russell |
| Hector Elizondo | Juan |
| Christine Belford | Adelita |
| Kelly Jean Peters | Ex-Wife |
| Fred Graham | Uncle Herb |
| Matt Clark | American Prisoner |
| Claudio Miranda | Ministerio Publico |
| Bruce Davis Bayne | Bank Customer (uncredited) |
| Poupée Bocar | Girl in Bar (uncredited) |
| Richard Farnsworth | Man (uncredited) |
| Ken Freehill | Bank Customer (uncredited) |
| Terrence Malick | Worksman (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Stuart Rosenberg directed the film.
- The storyline was crafted by Terrence Malick, J.P.S. Brown, and John Gay.
- The film was shot in five different locations across Arizona.
- Principal photography for the film began on April 26, 1971.
- The story portrayed in the film revolves around the life of a cowboy who gets entangled in dishonest dealings with a crooked rancher.
- Lee Marvin was photographed by British photographer Terry O’Neill for the movie’s publicity still, despite Marvin’s initial reluctance due to a hangover. O’Neill’s British identity eased the photography session as Marvin was a known Anglophile (love of British culture).
- Despite her character’s supposed limited travel experience, in the movie, Adelita, played by Christine Belford, speaks with a mid-Atlantic, prep school accent inconsistent with her backstory.
- The film was featured in the 2000 Hollywood Remembers series dedicated to Lee Marvin.
- One of the memorable quotes from the film is from Jim Kane, played by Paul Newman, stating “You just can’t buy back a bad impression.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Nogales, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 31.3403775
- Longitude: -110.9342532
- Place ID: ChIJ78y8Aran1oYRd9n5T3wK3FU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Nogales, AZ 85621, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Hotel Westward Ho, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 33.4550513
- Longitude: -112.0742287
- Place ID: ChIJRwm9KD0SK4cR2C9hSsGy-Wg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 618 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Southwestern Studios, Carefree, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 33.82226110000001
- Longitude: -111.918203
- Place ID: ChIJF7c0vMZ-K4cR8EcZgf9Ht2E
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Carefree, AZ, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
