INTRODUCTION

SECRET OF THE INCAS is my guilty pleasure, a colourful, kitschy, rugged old jungle flick from the 1950’s, in the days when men were men and women were grateful. In 1963 my father took me to see this forgotten gem at the Regal cinema in my hometown of Lincoln, England.

I was instantly smitten with the movies great spirit of adventure, the fabulous exotic locations of Cuzco and Machu Picchu, the surreal and uniquely amazing voice of Inca Princess Yma Sumac, and the gritty performance of Paramount’s  King of the Jungle, Charlton Heston.

SECRET OF THE INCAS had such an impact on me  that  I was inspired  to travel to Peru in May 2007 to trek the exact locations that are shown in the movie; and I had the greatest two weeks of my life in that beautiful, mysterious country. This site is devoted to my favourite movie of all-time, SECRET OF THE INCAS.

Enjoy.

James Byrne 2008