The Man from Colorado
“COLORADO WASN'T BIG ENOUGH FOR BOTH...WHEN A WOMAN CAME BETWEEN THEM!”
Synopsis
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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The Man from Colorado (1948) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
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Glenn Ford
Col. Owen Devereaux
William Holden
Capt. Del Stewart
Ellen Drew
Caroline Emmet
Ray Collins
Big Ed Carter
Edgar Buchanan
Doc Merriam
Jerome Courtland
Johnny Howard
James Millican
Sgt. Jericho Howard
Jim Bannon
Nagel
William Phillips
York
David Clarke
Mutton McGuire
Denver Pyle
Easy Jarrett
Ray Teal
Bartender
Walter Baldwin
Stagecoach driver
Stanley Andrews
Roger MacDonald (uncredited)
Emile Avery
Townsman (uncredited)
Walter Bacon
Townsman (uncredited)
Symona Boniface
Matron (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 12, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Levin
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hardy Andrews, Ben Maddow
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- The Man from Colorado
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Levin
Robert Hardy Andrews, Ben Maddow, Borden Chase
George Duning
William E. Snyder
Charles Nelson
Jules Schermer
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Nelson
Editor
Robert Hardy Andrews
Screenplay
Ben Maddow
Screenplay
William E. Snyder
Director of Photography
Henry Levin
Director
Jules Schermer
Producer
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man from Colorado
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What is The Man from Colorado about?
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.
Who directed The Man from Colorado?
The Man from Colorado was directed by Henry Levin.
Who stars in The Man from Colorado?
The principal cast of The Man from Colorado includes Glenn Ford, William Holden, Ellen Drew, Ray Collins, Edgar Buchanan.
When was The Man from Colorado released and how long is it?
The Man from Colorado was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man from Colorado?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man from Colorado was composed by George Duning.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man from Colorado?
The Man from Colorado holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).