In the simplest of terms, “The Gatling Gun”(1971) is a movie about backstabbing deserters who steal a Gatling Gun to attack an Apache tribe for their gold with the help of a naive pacifist pastor. Under pursuit by both the cavalry and Apache, the movie shows various developments and twists. The film was directed by Robert Gordon and stars actors like Guy Stockwell, Robert Fuller, and BarBara Luna.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in various locations across the USA. Some of these include the Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico, J.W. Eaves Movie Ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico and Universal Studios in Universal City, California. The filming took place from April 14, 1969, through May 1969.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Guy Stockwell | Lt. Wayne Malcolm |
| Robert Fuller | Pvt. Sneed |
| Woody Strode | Runner the Scout |
| Patrick Wayne | Jim Boland |
| Pat Buttram | Tin Pot |
| Carlos Rivas | Two-Knife |
| Tommy Cook | Pvt. Elwood |
| Steve Conte | Pvt. Mitchell |
| John Carradine | The Reverend Harper |
| Phil Harris | Luke Boland |
| Kalai Strode | Indian Who Shoots Sneed (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was released in May 1971 in the USA.
- The main cast includes Guy Stockwell as Lt. Wayne Malcolm, Robert Fuller as Pvt. Sneed, and BarBara Luna as Leona.
- The story revolves around two deserters who steal a Gatling Gun to attack an Apache tribe and steal their gold.
- The movie is directed by Robert Gordon and includes writers such as Joseph Van Winkle and Mark Hanna.
- The movie includes interesting plot lines and a total of 16 user reviews and 8 critic reviews.
- The film was produced by Broadway Enterprises and First Leisure.
- The film was distributed by several companies, including Ellman Film Enterprises (USA), MCA/Universal Pictures (USA), and Ember Films (UK).
- The genres of the film include Action, Drama, and Western.
- The film has different certifications across countries, with a PG rating in Canada and the USA.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 36.3313237
- Longitude: -106.472928
- Place ID: ChIJsbhZO8TiF4cRZKSd9fGzylw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ghost Ranch, 280 Private Drive 1708 Highway, US-84, Abiquiu, NM 87510, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: J.W. Eaves Movie Ranch – 75 Rancho Alegre Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.48281300000001
- Longitude: -106.0839119
- Place ID: ChIJR4aduc71GIcR48JsCq2rYdg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 75 Rancho Alegre Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87508, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Universal Studios – 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1370713
- Longitude: -118.3533061
- Place ID: ChIJzzgyJU–woARcZqceSdQ3dM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
