Denver and Rio Grande (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1952, Denver and Rio Grande is an adventure and western film directed by Byron Haskin, running about 89 minutes. “TWO FIGHTING RAILROAD CREWS BATTLE FOR THE ONLY RIGHT OF WAY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jim Vesser and his team of railroading men try to build a rail line through a mountain pass, while a group of less scrupulous construction workers sabotages the entire operation in the hopes that they can get their tracks laid first and get the money from the railroad.
Who’s in it. Denver and Rio Grande stars Edmond O'Brien as Jim Vesser, Sterling Hayden as McCabe, Dean Jagger as General William J. Palmer and Kasey Rogers as Linda Nelson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Denver and Rio Grande has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Denver and Rio Grande page.
If you liked it. Fans of Denver and Rio Grande tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Denver and Rio Grande (1952)?
- In US, Denver and Rio Grande is available to 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 Denver and Rio Grande worth watching?
- Denver and Rio Grande holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Denver and Rio Grande?
- Denver and Rio Grande stars Edmond O'Brien, Sterling Hayden, Dean Jagger, Kasey Rogers and Lyle Bettger.
- When was Denver and Rio Grande released?
- Denver and Rio Grande was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.