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The Man from Colorado

The Man from Colorado

COLORADO WASN'T BIG ENOUGH FOR BOTH...WHEN A WOMAN CAME BETWEEN THEM!

19486.71h 40m

Overview

Two friends return home after their discharge from the army after the Civil War. However, one of them has had deep-rooted psychological damage due to his experiences during the war, and as his behavior becomes more erratic--and violent--his friend desperately tries to find a way to help him.

Directed by Henry Levin
Written by Robert Hardy Andrews, Ben Maddow, Borden Chase
Produced by Jules Schermer
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Top Cast

Glenn Ford

Glenn Ford

Col. Owen Devereaux

William Holden

William Holden

Capt. Del Stewart

Ellen Drew

Ellen Drew

Caroline Emmet

Ray Collins

Ray Collins

Big Ed Carter

Edgar Buchanan

Edgar Buchanan

Doc Merriam

Jerome Courtland

Jerome Courtland

Johnny Howard

James Millican

James Millican

Sgt. Jericho Howard

Jim Bannon

Jim Bannon

Nagel

William Phillips

William Phillips

York

David Clarke

David Clarke

Mutton McGuire

Themes & Keywords

arsonhanginghorse chase

About The Man from Colorado

The Man from Colorado is a western, drama film released in 1948 exploring themes of arson, hanging, horse chase. Directed by Henry Levin, it stars Glenn Ford, William Holden, Ellen Drew. Two friends return home after their discharge from the army after the Civil War. However, one of them has had deep-rooted psychological damage due to his experiences during the war, and as his behavior becomes more erratic--and violent--his friend desperately tries to find a way to help him.

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