“Stiletto” is a movie produced in 1969 which unfolds a thrilling story about a wealthy, globe-trotting man who secretly works as a contract killer for the mob. The main role is played by Alex Cord as Count Cesare Cardinali. This article is focused on the locations where this movie was shot, as well as some interesting tidbits and unknown facts about the production and its settings.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Stiletto” was mainly done in New York City, US. It also covered some exotic locations in Puerto Rico, with the El San Juan Hotel, and El Conquistador Hotel being key sites. The process of filming started on October 21, 1968.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Alex Cord | Count Cesare Cardinali |
| Britt Ekland | Illeana |
| Patrick O’Neal | George Baker |
| Joseph Wiseman | Emilio Matteo |
| Barbara McNair | Ahn Dessie |
| John Dehner | District Attorney Frank Simpson |
| Titos Vandis | Tonio |
| Eduardo Ciannelli | Don Andrea |
| Roy Scheider | Bennett |
| Lincoln Kilpatrick | Hannibal Smith |
| Luke Andreas | Macy |
| Dominic Barto | Franchini |
| James Tolkan | Edwards |
| Amaru | Rosa |
| Leonardo Cimino | Allie Fargo (uncredited) |
| Olympia Dukakis | Mrs. Amato (uncredited) |
| Charles Durning | Cop (uncredited) |
| Antonio Fargas | Man in jazz club wearing sunglasses (uncredited) |
| Louis Guss | Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited) |
| Raul Julia | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Michaelina Martel | Blonde at Casino (uncredited) |
| Luis Antonio Martínez | John Vanicola (uncredited) |
| Gloria Matthews | Woman (uncredited) |
| Lora Mitchell | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Peter O’Toole | Man at Premier (uncredited) |
| Didi Pattirane | Guitarist (uncredited) |
| Antonia Rey | Mobster’s wife (uncredited) |
| Nino Ruggeri | Mobster (uncredited) |
| Ellen Stretton | Bit Part (uncredited) |
| Fat Thomas | Dutch Wehrman (uncredited) |
| Ken Tilles | Extra (uncredited) |
| Marie Wallace | Mrs. Fargo (uncredited) |
| M. Emmet Walsh | Racing Partner (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was directed by Bernard L. Kowalski.
- The script was written by W.R. Burnett, Harold Robbins, and A.J. Russell.
- Britt Ekland, Patrick O’Neal, and Alex Cord were the stars of the movie.
- The film was nominated for one award.
- Britt Ekland stepped in for Marisa Mell, who was initially cast in the lead role but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts.
- The run time of the movie is approximately 1 hour and 38 minutes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: El San Juan Hotel, Puerto Rico
- Latitude: 18.4433225
- Longitude: -66.0177236
- Place ID: ChIJX1t5_NtlA4wRuLwgT7A_evo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 6063 Av. Isla Verde, Carolina, 00979, Puerto Rico
- Timezone: America/Puerto_Rico
- Location Name: El Conquistador Hotel, Puerto Rico
- Latitude: 18.3585045
- Longitude: -65.62825459999999
- Place ID: ChIJ9xJQsBmXBIwRDK1TVXeQdNw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1000 Avenida El Conquistador, Fajardo, 00738, Puerto Rico
- Timezone: America/Puerto_Rico
- Location Name: Puerto Rico
- Latitude: 18.220833
- Longitude: -66.590149
- Place ID: ChIJ-aeSGyaWAowRGpsEGCjsNvM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Puerto Rico
- Timezone: America/Puerto_Rico
