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The Man from Colorado
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The Man from Colorado

1948-08-07 · 100 min · ★ 6.9

Western · Drama

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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Directors
Henry Levin
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Glenn FordGlenn FordCol. Owen Devereaux
William HoldenWilliam HoldenCapt. Del Stewart
Ellen DrewEllen DrewCaroline Emmet
Ray CollinsRay CollinsBig Ed Carter
Edgar BuchananEdgar BuchananDoc Merriam
Jerome CourtlandJerome CourtlandJohnny Howard
James MillicanJames MillicanSgt. Jericho Howard
Jim BannonJim BannonNagel
William PhillipsYork
David ClarkeDavid ClarkeMutton McGuire
Denver PyleDenver PyleEasy Jarrett
Ray TealRay TealBartender
Walter BaldwinWalter BaldwinStagecoach driver
Stanley AndrewsStanley AndrewsRoger MacDonald (uncredited)
Emile AveryTownsman (uncredited)
Walter BaconTownsman (uncredited)
Symona BonifaceSymona BonifaceMatron (uncredited)
Chet BrandenburgChet BrandenburgParty Guest (uncredited)
James BushJames BushCpl. Dixon (uncredited)
Nora BushNora BushTownswoman (uncredited)

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