The Road to Denver
“Face-To-Face and Pistol-To-Pistol! BROTHER AGAINST BROTHER!”
Synopsis
The Mayhew brothers flee from one Texas town to another as older brother Bill repeatedly attempts to keep younger brother Sam out of jail. Bill finally gives up on his younger brother and heads for Colorado. He gets a job and all is well until his brother shows up and takes a job that puts them on opposite sides of the law.
Top Cast
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John Payne
Bill Mayhew
Mona Freeman
Elizabeth Sutton
Lee J. Cobb
Jim Donovan
Ray Middleton
John Sutton
Skip Homeier
Sam Mayhew
Andy Clyde
Whipsaw Ellis
Lee Van Cleef
Pecos Larry
Karl 'Killer' Davis
Hunsaker
Glenn Strange
Big George
Robert "Buzz" Henry
Buzz
Dan White
Man in Buckboard
Robert Burton
Pete
Anna Lee Carroll
Miss Honeywell
Tex Terry
Henchman
Chuck Hayward
Randy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kane
- Screenplay & Story
- Horace McCoy, Allen Rivkin
- Original Score
- R. Dale Butts
- Original Title
- The Road to Denver
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kane
Horace McCoy, Allen Rivkin, William Gulick
R. Dale Butts
Reggie Lanning
Richard L. Van Enger
Department Leadership Roster
Reggie Lanning
Director of Photography
Richard L. Van Enger
Editor
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
Joseph Kane
Director
Horace McCoy
Screenplay
Allen Rivkin
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Road to Denver
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Road to Denver about?
The Mayhew brothers flee from one Texas town to another as older brother Bill repeatedly attempts to keep younger brother Sam out of jail. Bill finally gives up on his younger brother and heads for Colorado. He gets a job and all is well until his brother shows up and takes a job that puts them on opposite sides of the law.
Who directed The Road to Denver?
The Road to Denver was directed by Joseph Kane.
Who stars in The Road to Denver?
The principal cast of The Road to Denver includes John Payne, Mona Freeman, Lee J. Cobb, Ray Middleton, Skip Homeier.
When was The Road to Denver released and how long is it?
The Road to Denver was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Road to Denver?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Road to Denver was composed by R. Dale Butts.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Road to Denver?
The Road to Denver holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).