Under Colorado Skies (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film
Released in 1947, Under Colorado Skies is a western film directed by R.G. Springsteen, running about 65 minutes. “Lightning-Packed ACTION! New Western TUNES! All in sensational COLOR!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Monte Hale has been working as a teller in a Texas bank during the summer to earn money for his medical college expenses during the upcoming year. He is about to leave to return to college when the bank is held up by two members of a notorious gang, headed by Marlowe, leaving Monte with the smoking gun of one of the bandits that killed the bank president. To avoid bringing disgrace on the family of his sweetheart, Julia Collins, by revealing that it was her brother Jeff, supposedly working in Denver, who induced him to open the back door of the bank to let the robbers in, Monte allows suspicion to rest on him until he can clear himself.
Who’s in it. Under Colorado Skies stars Monte Hale as Monte Hale, Lorna Gray as Julia Collins (as Adrian Booth), Paul Hurst as Lucky John Hawkins and William Haade as Marlowe, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under Colorado Skies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under Colorado Skies 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 Under Colorado Skies (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Under Colorado Skies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Under Colorado Skies?
- Under Colorado Skies stars Monte Hale, Lorna Gray, Paul Hurst, William Haade and John Alvin.
- When was Under Colorado Skies released?
- Under Colorado Skies was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.