When most people think of films shot in Mexico, they picture Humphrey Bogart begging for change with the now-famous line "Can you spare some change for a fellow American who's down on his luck?" Or maybe Yul Brenner and Steve McQueen empowering an oppressed Mexican village to defend themselves against a ruthless gang of bandits. The vast desert landscape, in contrast to the white sand beaches, provides a unique canvas for filmmakers to realize their vision for a film. If you are a movie nut and planning a vacation, Mexico would be a great place to explore. When you are looking at Cozumel all-inclusive holidays or Cancun packages, ask about maps and guided taxi tours to locations where some of your favorite movies were shot. Let's take a look at some of the most iconic movies filmed in Mexico.
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
This is the film in which Bugs Bunny and Humphrey Bogart are equally responsible for making the aforementioned line so famous, let alone the movie. It tells the story of two laborers down on their luck in Tampico during 1925. They meet up with a grizzled old prospector who tells them stories of gold in the Sierra Madre mountains. The three join together on a journey to seek their treasure and meet with unfortunate circumstances. The Treasure of Sierra Madre was filmed in 1948 in several locations around Mexico, including Acapulco, San Jose and Tampico.
The Magnificent Seven
The Magnificent Seven is an Americanization of a Japanese film, Seven Samurai. It has become one of the most famous films of Steve McQueen's career. It is the story of seven legendary gunmen, summoned by a Mexican farming village to help them defend themselves against a ruthless bandit and his minions. It was filmed in 1960 on location in several Mexican towns such as Durango, Mexico City and Morelos.
The Night of The Iguana
Starring Richard Burton, Ava Gardner and Deborah Kerr, this film is taken from Tennessee Williams play by the same name. It is the story of an Episcopal clergyman, who is ousted from his Virginia church and travels down to Mexico to re-invent himself. He leads a bus full of Baptist women (including a seductive young woman) on a tour of the Mexico coast and is forced to come to terms with the mistakes he made in his life. Filmed in 1964 on location in Puerto Vallarta, this is a haunting tale of one man's struggle with his morals.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Butch and Sundance are career train robbers who take a mark one time too many, inviting the law to form a special posse exclusively for them. No matter where they run, the posse follows, but through a stroke of random luck they make one last escape to Bolivia. Starring Robert Redford and Paul Newman, the movie was made on 1969 and filmed in Morelos and Guerrero.
Rio Lobo
Set shortly after the Civil War ends, the film tells the story of Colonel Cord McNally searching for the traitor who sold secrets to the 'other' side and caused the defeat of McNally's unit. Starring John Wayne, this film was largely panned by the critics, but it is made most famous by its star and his line "Give'em Hell, John". Shot in 1970 in and around Morelos.
These are only a few of the many films, good and bad, shot on location in Mexico. The classic genre is, of course, an action packed western, but stories of comedy, drama, war and science fiction have all been told here. For example, the mega-hit film Titanic was shot on the Baja California peninsula. So was Pearl Harbor in 2001. The movie Nacho Libre with Jack Black was shot in the province of Oaxaca, which is home to the luxurious Huatulco hotels, designed specifically for travelers. Film buffs, celebrity enthusiasts, and travel lovers can all find something to enjoy in Mexico!
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
This is the film in which Bugs Bunny and Humphrey Bogart are equally responsible for making the aforementioned line so famous, let alone the movie. It tells the story of two laborers down on their luck in Tampico during 1925. They meet up with a grizzled old prospector who tells them stories of gold in the Sierra Madre mountains. The three join together on a journey to seek their treasure and meet with unfortunate circumstances. The Treasure of Sierra Madre was filmed in 1948 in several locations around Mexico, including Acapulco, San Jose and Tampico.
The Magnificent Seven
The Magnificent Seven is an Americanization of a Japanese film, Seven Samurai. It has become one of the most famous films of Steve McQueen's career. It is the story of seven legendary gunmen, summoned by a Mexican farming village to help them defend themselves against a ruthless bandit and his minions. It was filmed in 1960 on location in several Mexican towns such as Durango, Mexico City and Morelos.
The Night of The Iguana
Starring Richard Burton, Ava Gardner and Deborah Kerr, this film is taken from Tennessee Williams play by the same name. It is the story of an Episcopal clergyman, who is ousted from his Virginia church and travels down to Mexico to re-invent himself. He leads a bus full of Baptist women (including a seductive young woman) on a tour of the Mexico coast and is forced to come to terms with the mistakes he made in his life. Filmed in 1964 on location in Puerto Vallarta, this is a haunting tale of one man's struggle with his morals.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Butch and Sundance are career train robbers who take a mark one time too many, inviting the law to form a special posse exclusively for them. No matter where they run, the posse follows, but through a stroke of random luck they make one last escape to Bolivia. Starring Robert Redford and Paul Newman, the movie was made on 1969 and filmed in Morelos and Guerrero.
Rio Lobo
Set shortly after the Civil War ends, the film tells the story of Colonel Cord McNally searching for the traitor who sold secrets to the 'other' side and caused the defeat of McNally's unit. Starring John Wayne, this film was largely panned by the critics, but it is made most famous by its star and his line "Give'em Hell, John". Shot in 1970 in and around Morelos.
These are only a few of the many films, good and bad, shot on location in Mexico. The classic genre is, of course, an action packed western, but stories of comedy, drama, war and science fiction have all been told here. For example, the mega-hit film Titanic was shot on the Baja California peninsula. So was Pearl Harbor in 2001. The movie Nacho Libre with Jack Black was shot in the province of Oaxaca, which is home to the luxurious Huatulco hotels, designed specifically for travelers. Film buffs, celebrity enthusiasts, and travel lovers can all find something to enjoy in Mexico!
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