Colorado Territory (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1949, Colorado Territory is a drama, crime, romance and western film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 94 minutes. “A mighty, memorable new adventure hurtling out of the heroic vastness of Colorado Territory.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Colorado territory, outlaw Wes McQueen escapes jail to pull a railroad robbery but, upon meeting pretty settler Julie Ann, he wonders about going straight. Western remake of High Sierra with Joel McCrea taking over the Humphrey Bogart role.
Who’s in it. Colorado Territory stars Joel McCrea as Wes McQueen, Virginia Mayo as Colorado Carson, Dorothy Malone as Julie Ann Winslow and Henry Hull as Fred Winslow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Colorado Territory has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Colorado Territory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Colorado Territory tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Colorado Territory (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Colorado Territory change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Colorado Territory worth watching?
- Colorado Territory holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Colorado Territory?
- Colorado Territory stars Joel McCrea, Virginia Mayo, Dorothy Malone, Henry Hull and John Archer.
- When was Colorado Territory released?
- Colorado Territory was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.