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They shot scenes from their Dollars trilogy and made sure to employ many of the locals.
A Historical Landmark Became A Fun Filming Location
Only in Andalusia, Spain will people find the Torre de los Alumbres. This historical landmark was built in 1510 and was made to protect the town of Rodalquilar from pirate raids.
Western fans may have spotted it in Sergio Leone and Clint Eastwood’s movie For a Few Dollars More. It was used as the hideout for the antagonist, Indio.
What’s Special About Tampico
Something that sets Tampico, Mexico apart from other Western filming locations was that it was part of a historical cinematic moment.
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre was released in 1948 and was one of the first Hollywood films to be shot on location outside of the United States. Directed by John Huston, the film starred Humphrey Bogart and Tim Holt as two outlaws joining forces with an old prospector (Walter Huston).
Westerns Go Hollywood
While several Westerns were shot across the United States and all over the world, the majority were actually filmed in Hollywood.
The Iverson Movie Ranch and the Columbia Movie Ranch were just a couple of the special sets made to look like the Wild West. Some may remember that even the notorious Manson family lived in one of these types of sets at Spahn Ranch.
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