Colorado Territory
“A mighty, memorable new adventure hurtling out of the heroic vastness of Colorado Territory.”
Synopsis
After escaping from jail, outlaw Wes McQueen is convinced by his old partner in crime to do one last heist.
Top Cast
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Joel McCrea
Wes McQueen
Virginia Mayo
Colorado Carson
Dorothy Malone
Julie Ann Winslow
Henry Hull
Fred Winslow
John Archer
Reno Blake
James Mitchell
Duke Harris
Morris Ankrum
United States Marshal
Basil Ruysdael
Dave Rickard ('The Old Man')
Frank Puglia
Brother Tomas
Ian Wolfe
Homer Wallace
Harry Woods
Pluthner
Houseley Stevenson
Prospector
Carl Andre
Stage Driver (uncredited)
George Bell
Deputy (uncredited)
Oliver Blake
Wells Fargo Agent (uncredited)
Monte Blue
U.S. Marshal (uncredited)
Ben Corbett
Posse Member (uncredited)
Jack Daley
Fireman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Denver, Colorado
Festival / Special Debut
June 11, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- John Twist, Edmund H. North
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- Colorado Territory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Walsh
John Twist, Edmund H. North, W.R. Burnett
David Buttolph
Sidney Hickox
Owen Marks
Anthony Veiller
Department Leadership Roster
John Twist
Screenplay
Edmund H. North
Screenplay
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Owen Marks
Editor
Anthony Veiller
Producer
Raoul Walsh
Director
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado Territory
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Colorado Territory about?
After escaping from jail, outlaw Wes McQueen is convinced by his old partner in crime to do one last heist.
Who directed Colorado Territory?
Colorado Territory was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in Colorado Territory?
The principal cast of Colorado Territory includes Joel McCrea, Virginia Mayo, Dorothy Malone, Henry Hull, John Archer.
When was Colorado Territory released and how long is it?
Colorado Territory was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Colorado Territory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Colorado Territory was composed by David Buttolph.
Is Colorado Territory based on a book or true story?
Colorado Territory is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "W.R. Burnett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Colorado Territory?
Colorado Territory holds official age classifications: FR: TP.