Copper Canyon (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1950, Copper Canyon is a western film directed by John Farrow, running about 84 minutes. “The story of the Old West's valley of violence!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of copper miners, Southern veterans, are terrorized by local rebel-haters, led by deputy Lane Travis. The miners ask stage sharpshooter Johnny Carter to help them, under the impression that he is the legendary Colonel Desmond. It seems they're wrong; but Johnny's show comes to Coppertown and Johnny romances lovely gambler Lisa Roselle, whom the miners believe is at the center of their troubles.
Who’s in it. Copper Canyon stars Ray Milland as Johnny Carter, Hedy Lamarr as Lisa Roselle, Macdonald Carey as Deputy Lane Travis and Mona Freeman as Caroline Desmond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Copper Canyon 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 Copper Canyon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Copper Canyon 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 Copper Canyon (1950)?
- In US, Copper Canyon 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 Copper Canyon worth watching?
- Copper Canyon holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Copper Canyon?
- Copper Canyon stars Ray Milland, Hedy Lamarr, Macdonald Carey, Mona Freeman and Harry Carey, Jr..
- When was Copper Canyon released?
- Copper Canyon was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.