“The Fortune” is a movie that came out in 1975. It was about two guys in the 1920s who try all they could to get an heiress’s wealth. This article takes you behind the screens of the movie, showing you where it was filmed, who starred in it and some fun facts.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot in numerous locations – from Albuquerque in New Mexico to Santa Monica Beach in California. Some scenes were also captured at RKO-Pathé Studios, Southern California, and Los Angeles County, with shooting taking place between July and August 1974.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jack Nicholson | Oscar Sullivan aka Dix |
| Warren Beatty | Nicky Wilson |
| Stockard Channing | Freddie Bigard |
| Florence Stanley | Mrs. Gould |
| Richard B. Shull | Chief Detective |
| Tom Newman | John the Barber |
| John Fiedler | Photographer |
| Scatman Crothers | Fisherman |
| Ian Wolfe | Justice of the Peace |
| Rose Michtom | Wife of Justice of the Peace |
| Brian Avery | Airline Steward |
| Dub Taylor | Rattlesnake Tom |
| Christopher Guest | Boy Lover |
| Jim Antonio | 1st Policeman |
| Vic Vallaro | 2nd Policeman |
| Joe Tornatore | Detective |
| Kathryn Grody | Police Secretary |
| George Roberts | Officer |
| Don Ames | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Charles Cirillo | Train Passenger (uncredited) |
| Robert Cole | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Bob Harks | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Tony Regan | Train Passenger (uncredited) |
| Harry Dean Stanton | Prisoner in Holding Cell (uncredited) |
| Arthur Tovey | Plane Passenger (uncredited) |
| Jerry Trent | Dancer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by Mike Nichols and the screenplay was written by Carole Eastman and Selene Elizabeth Bryce.
- It starred popular actors like Jack Nicholson, Warren Beatty, and Stockard Channing.
- The film was a mixture of comedy and crime genres and was released in the UK in October 1975.
- The plot was about two clumsy con men in the 20th century who plotted to get their hands on a wealthy woman’s fortune and wouldn’t let anything, not even murder, get in their way.
- Along with the main stars, other actors such as Florence Stanley, Richard B. Shull, Tom Newman, John Fiedler, Scatman Crothers, Ian Wolfe and Rose Michtom were also featured in the film.
- Despite the film’s impressive cast and crew, it only received one award nomination.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.0843859
- Longitude: -106.650422
- Place ID: ChIJe4MJ090KIocR_fbZuM7408A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Albuquerque, NM, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0129033
- Longitude: -118.5017237
- Place ID: ChIJRRBkmSulwoARC9tR7sO6xg0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Monica State Beach, California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: RKO-Pathé Studios – 9336 Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0227687
- Longitude: -118.3908299
- Place ID: ChIJV0OSuoe5woARofdHW3Nx8XM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 9336 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles County, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3871821
- Longitude: -118.1122679
- Place ID: ChIJMc1kAdMq3YARKjm9z9YofYM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles County, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
