The movie under discussion is The Sundowners, released in 1950. It provides a captivating behind-the-scenes look at the filming locations, the roles played by different actors, and intriguing backstage facts. The film, directed by George Templeton and its intriguing aspects will be revealed here.
Where it Filmed?
The Sundowners was filmed at multiple locations across the United States. Here are those locations:
- The city of Amarillo, located in Texas.
- Canyon, which is also in Texas.
- Palo Duro Canyon State Park, providing a stunning backdrop for the film.
- Stinnett, another film site found in Texas.
- Universal Studios in Universal City, California, was also used for shooting.
Detailed filming dates are not available at the moment.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Robert Preston | James Cloud – aka Kid Wichita |
| Robert Sterling | Tom Cloud |
| Chill Wills | Sam Beers |
| Cathy Downs | Kathleen Boyce |
| John Litel | John Gall |
| Jack Elam | Earl Boyce |
| Don Haggerty | Sheriff Elmer Gall |
| Stanley Price | Steve Fletcher |
| Clem Fuller | Turkey |
| Frank Cordell | Jim Strake |
| Dave Kashner | Gill Bassen – aka The Whip |
| Alan Le May | The Parson (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
Here are some entertaining and lesser-known facts about The Sundowners:
- The movie was released on February 2, 1950.
- It is a Drama and Western film spanning 1 hour and 23 minutes.
- The plot centres around feuding rancher brothers in the old west.
- Directed by George Templeton with Alan Le May contributing as the writer.
- The key characters were played by prominent actors Robert Preston, Robert Sterling, and Chill Wills.
- The movie marks the film debut of John Drew Barrymore.
- The Sundowners was produced by Le May-Templeton Pictures and was distributed by a variety of distributors worldwide such as Eagle-Lion Films, General Film Distributors, and 5 Continents.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Amarillo, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 35.2219971
- Longitude: -101.8312969
- Place ID: ChIJA89FstRIAYcRr9I2aBzR89A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Amarillo, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Canyon, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 34.9803342
- Longitude: -101.9188024
- Place ID: ChIJgRR502ZdAYcRkvf05vjeXMQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Canyon, TX 79015, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- 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
