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Carson City (1952): cast, story & where to watch

1952 · Film · ★ 5.7

Carson City poster

Released in 1952, Carson City is a western film directed by André de Toth, running about 87 minutes. “He comes tearing in with a gun and a grin ... to carve a new notch in the Silver Belt of Nevada !” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Mine owner William Sharon (Larry Keating) keeps having his gold shipments held up by a gang of bandits. Sharon hires banker Charles Crocker (Thurston Hall), who happens to have connections in the Central Pacific Railroad, to build a spur line from Virginia City to Carson City, so that the gold can be shipped by railroad. Silent Jeff Kincaid (Randolph Scott) is the railroad engineer. However there is opposition to the railroad, chiefly from another mine owner, Big Jack Davis (Raymond Massey).

Who’s in it. Carson City stars Randolph Scott as Silent Jeff Kincaid, Lucille Norman as Susan Mitchell, Raymond Massey as Big Jack Davis and Richard Webb as Alan Kincaid, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Carson City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carson City page.

If you liked it. Fans of Carson City tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Carson City (1952)?
In US, Carson City is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Carson City worth watching?
Carson City holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Carson City?
Carson City stars Randolph Scott, Lucille Norman, Raymond Massey, Richard Webb and James Millican.
When was Carson City released?
Carson City was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.