Secret of the Incas (1954): Cast & Plot
Secret of the Incas is a 1954 action adventure film directed by Jerry Hopper, starring Charlton Heston as Harry Steel, Kurt Katch and Thomas Mitchell. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Jerry Hopper
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Secret of the Incas About?
The premise of Secret of the Incas without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Harry Steele (Charlton Heston), a determined tourist guide, sets out to locate the Sunburst, a fabled Inca treasure, hoping it will secure his fortune. He pleads with a reluctant companion, begging “Don’t kiss it away for me, Harry…please,” as he pursues the legendary loot.
Secret of the Incas Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- inca
- peru
- adventurer
- jungle
- jungle adventure
- hidden treasure
- gemstone
- cuzco peru
- archeologist
- incan
- artifact
- american
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- united states of america
- trail
- carved stone
- indian
- treasure
- cliff
- gunpoint
- gun
- tomb
- archaeological expedition
- machu picchu
- mexico
- ancient
- stone
- plane
- death
- ecuador
- temple
- pillar
- archaeology
- temple of the sun
- native
- sun disc
- peruvian singer
- sunburst
- bomber jacket
- hotel
- lima peru
- marriage proposal
- kiss
- woman in jeopardy
- water thrown in face
- llama
- cathedral
- heritage
- expedition
- discovery
- airplane
Secret of the Incas Cast & Characters
Charlton Heston leads the cast as Harry Steel, with Kurt Katch as Man with rifle and Thomas Mitchell as Ed Morgan. Directed by Jerry Hopper; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jerry Hopper
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Charlton Heston as Harry Steel - Kurt Katch as Man with rifle
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Thomas Mitchell as Ed Morgan - Nicole Maurey as Elena Antonescu
Also Starring in Secret of the Incas
· 9 more- Leon Askin Anton Marcu
- Robert Young Stanley Moorehead
- Edward Colmans Col. Emilio Cardoza
- William Henry Phillip Lang
- Glenda Farrell Mrs. Winston
- Michael Pate Pachacutec
- Alvy Moore Young Man at Bar (uncredited)
- Marion Ross Miss Morris (uncredited)
- Yma Sumac Kori-Tica
More from Jerry Hopper
More films directed by Jerry Hopper: Madron, The Missouri Traveler, The Sharkfighters and Never Say Goodbye.
Secret of the Incas Plot Summary
What happens in Secret of the Incas from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Harry Steele is a wily American adventurer who makes a living as a tour guide in Cusco, Peru, always chasing a bigger score. He believes the legendary sunburst—an ornate Inca treasure of gold and jewels—lies hidden in the ruins of Machu Picchu, and he guards a fragment of a carved stone that supposedly reveals its exact location when placed on a stone map inside a local museum. On his trail is Ed Morgan (/actor/thomas-mitchell), a bar owner who feels his own days of chasing riches are behind him after fourteen years of fruitless search. Morgan hires a sniper to spook [Harry Steele], but the plan backfires: the hunter misses, Morgan’s intimidation boomerangs, and Harry warns him that he won’t sell the stone.
Full summary
The whole story of Secret of the Incas, scene by scene
Secret of the Incas Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer, 2 clips and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Clip Secret of the Incas (1954) - Proto-Indy finds the treasure
- Clip "Secret of the Incas" (1954) clip
- Behind the Scenes Indiana Jones Copied Secret of the Incas?
How Well Do You Know Secret of the Incas?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the American adventurer who works as a tour guide in Cusco?
Cars in Secret of the Incas
5 cars on screen, including the 1952 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe and the 1952 Ford Mainline.
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1952 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe Minor role -
1952 Ford Mainline Minor role -
1949 GMC New Design 300 Minor role -
Willys unknown Minor role
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Movies Like Secret of the Incas
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Secret of the Incas’ Empire, Lost Treasure of the Incas and Legacy of the Incas.
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The Secret of the Incas’ Empire 1987 -
Lost Treasure of the Incas 1964 -
Legacy of the Incas 1965 -
Plunder of the Sun 1953 -
The Secret of the Ice Cave 1989 -
The Royal Hunt of the Sun 1969 -
Al Oriente 2021 -
Operation Condor 1991 -
The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb 2006 -
Aguirre, the Wrath of God 1972 -
The Treasure of Moctezuma 1968 -
Hercules Against the Sons of the Sun 1964
Secret of the Incas FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Secret of the Incas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Secret of the Incas?
Secret of the Incas runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Secret of the Incas released?
Secret of the Incas was released on June 6, 1954.
Who directed Secret of the Incas?
Secret of the Incas was directed by Jerry Hopper.
More films by Jerry Hopper Who is in the cast of Secret of the Incas?
Secret of the Incas stars Charlton Heston as Harry Steel, Kurt Katch as Man with rifle and Thomas Mitchell as Ed Morgan, among 13 credited actors.
Does Secret of the Incas have a post-credit scene?
No. Secret of the Incas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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