Colt .45 (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1950, Colt .45 is an action and western film directed by Edwin L. Marin, running about 74 minutes. “The gun that became the law of the land !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gun salesman Steve Farrell gets two of his new Colt .45 pistols stolen from him by ruthless killer Jason Brett but vows to recover them.
Who’s in it. Colt .45 stars Randolph Scott as Steve Farrell, Ruth Roman as Beth Donovan, Zachary Scott as Jason Brett and Lloyd Bridges as Paul Donovan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Colt .45 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Colt .45 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Colt .45 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 Colt .45 (1950)?
- In US, Colt .45 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 Colt .45 worth watching?
- Colt .45 holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Colt .45?
- Colt .45 stars Randolph Scott, Ruth Roman, Zachary Scott, Lloyd Bridges and Alan Hale.
- When was Colt .45 released?
- Colt .45 was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.