Canon City (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1948, Canon City is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Crane Wilbur, running about 82 minutes. “Filmed with the NAKED FURY of fact!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Prisoners battle each other -- and the police -- when they escape the Colorado State Penitentiary.
Who’s in it. Canon City stars Scott Brady as Sherbondy, Jeff Corey as Schwartzmiller, Whit Bissell as Heilman and Stanley Clements as New, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Canon City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Canon City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Canon City tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Canon City (1948)?
- In US, Canon City is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Canon City worth watching?
- Canon City holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Canon City?
- Canon City stars Scott Brady, Jeff Corey, Whit Bissell, Stanley Clements and Charles Russell.
- When was Canon City released?
- Canon City was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.