The Dirty Half-Dozen: Rediscovering Roger Corman’s The Secret Invasion (1964)
: Filmed on location in Yugoslavia, the movie utilizes real medieval architecture and rugged coastlines that provide a scale often missing from 60s backlot productions. You can read more about its production history on Turner Classic Movies. The Secret Invasion (1964)
: The film features a heavy-hitting ensemble including Stewart Granger , Mickey Rooney , and Edd Byrnes . Rooney, in particular, gives a spirited performance as an Irish IRA explosives expert. and Edd Byrnes . Rooney