Adventures in Silverado (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1948, Adventures in Silverado is a western film directed by Phil Karlson, running about 75 minutes. “ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON'S Own Adventures in the Lusty West!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Author Robert Louis Stevenson takes a trip to Napa Valley, California, in 1880 and gets involved in the exploits of a stagecoach driver who captures a hooded highwayman called The Monk. Supposedly inspired by a true incident, this offbeat Western based on Stevenson's The Silverado Squatters is a dandy, high-spirited adventure yarn.
Who’s in it. Adventures in Silverado stars William Bishop as Bill Foss, Gloria Henry as Jeannie Manning, Edgar Buchanan as Dr. Hendersonn and Forrest Tucker as Zeke Butler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Adventures in Silverado has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Adventures in Silverado page.
If you liked it. Fans of Adventures in Silverado 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 Adventures in Silverado (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Adventures in Silverado change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Adventures in Silverado worth watching?
- Adventures in Silverado holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Adventures in Silverado?
- Adventures in Silverado stars William Bishop, Gloria Henry, Edgar Buchanan, Forrest Tucker and Edgar Barrier.
- When was Adventures in Silverado released?
- Adventures in Silverado was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.