The movie Red Mountain, released in 1951, takes you on a journey of the filming locations and the roles portrayed by the stars. The film offers captivating scenes, behind the scenes information, and interesting facts about the movie and its production.
Where it Filmed?
Red Mountain was filmed in multiple places in New Mexico, USA. The shooting happened in Gallup, Redrock, Yah-ta-hey, Rock Springs, and Church Rock. Each location added its unique touch to the overall look and feel of the movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Alan Ladd | Capt. Brett Sherwood |
| Lizabeth Scott | Chris |
| Arthur Kennedy | Lane Waldron |
| John Ireland | Gen. William Quantrill |
| Jeff Corey | Sgt. Skee |
| James Bell | Dr. Terry |
| Bert Freed | Sgt. Randall |
| Walter Sande | Benjie |
| Neville Brand | Dixon |
| Carleton Young | Morgan |
| Herbert Belles | Indian Guard (uncredited) |
| Whit Bissell | Miles (uncredited) |
| Iron Eyes Cody | Ute Indian (uncredited) |
| George J. Lewis | Quantrill Man (uncredited) |
| Emmett Lynn | Old Posse Member (uncredited) |
| Francis McDonald | Marshal Roberts (uncredited) |
| Ralph Moody | Meredyth (uncredited) |
| Jay Silverheels | Little Crow (uncredited) |
| Dan White | Jim Braden (uncredited) |
| Crane Whitley | Cavalry Major (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was directed by William Dieterle and John Farrow.
- It was written by John Meredyth Lucas, George F. Slavin, and George W. George.
- Stars included Alan Ladd as Capt. Brett Sherwood, Lizabeth Scott as Chris, and Arthur Kennedy as Lane Waldron among others.
- The film hit the screens in November 1951 and was a drama and western genre movie.
- The plot of the movie revolves around Confederate Capt. Sherwood who heads to Colorado where Confederate Gen. Quantrill is stirring up rebellion using various Indian Nations.
- During the shooting of the movie, John Farrow had to take over direction for a few days when William Dieterle was unwell with a virus infection. Farrow’s contribution is not credited on the screen.
- Red Mountain runs for 1hr and 24mins.
- The movie was shot in Technicolor and has a mono sound mix.
- Capt. Sherwood in the movie incorrectly credited a quote by General Philip Sheridan to General William Tecumseh Sherman.
- The movie Red Mountain was referenced in The Glass Wall released in 1953.
- The movie went by different names in different countries, such as Montagne rouge in France, Sólo una bandera in Spain, Montagne Rouge in Canada, etc.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Gallup, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.5280783
- Longitude: -108.7425843
- Place ID: ChIJD1RlL43eJIcRTIA7ZQRp1V8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Gallup, NM, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Redrock, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 32.6861879
- Longitude: -108.738111
- Place ID: ChIJG_lsYe302IYR_Iwr1EVno2M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Redrock, NM 88055, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Yah-ta-hey, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.6280758
- Longitude: -108.7803635
- Place ID: ChIJ9eiK9xjYJIcR38Z0JvmlReY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Yah-Ta-Hey, NM, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Rock Springs, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.6094648
- Longitude: -108.8292535
- Place ID: ChIJ42FMXugnJYcRRlK4ViSz7uc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rock Springs, NM, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Church Rock, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.5339114
- Longitude: -108.5998029
- Place ID: ChIJXzykjybDJIcR2IvXeI5vxr4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Church Rock, NM 87322, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
