The Man from Colorado (1948)

6.9/10 100 min Western Drama

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.

Cast

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)

Symona Boniface

Matron (uncredited)

Chet Brandenburg

Party Guest (uncredited)

James Bush

Cpl. Dixon (uncredited)

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