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Santa Fe (1951): cast, story & where to watch

1951 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1951, Santa Fe is a western film directed by Irving Pichel, running about 88 minutes. “BEYOND FORBIDDEN FRONTIERS...Iron men forge a path of steel for "The Iron Horse!"” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After their service in the Civil War, four brothers go their separate ways, but later find themselves on opposite sides of a final showdown.

Who’s in it. Santa Fe stars Randolph Scott as Britt Canfield, Janis Carter as Judith Chandler, Jerome Courtland as Terry Canfield and Peter M. Thompson as Tom Canfield, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe page.

If you liked it. Fans of Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe (1951)?
In US, Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe worth watching?
Santa Fe holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Santa Fe?
Santa Fe stars Randolph Scott, Janis Carter, Jerome Courtland, Peter M. Thompson and John Archer.
When was Santa Fe released?
Santa Fe was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.