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Colt .45

Play trailer Poster for Colt .45 Released May 5, 1950 1h 14m Western Play Trailer Watchlist
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While gun purveyor Steve Farrell (Randolph Scott) shows off the latest revolver innovation, a Colt .45 repeating handgun, to Sheriff Harris (Alan Hale), outlaw prisoner Jason Brett (Zachary Scott) grabs a pair and hightails it out of town -- and the sheriff jails Farrell as a likely partner in crime. But during Farrell's incarceration, Brett goes on an unstoppable rampage. Farrell is released, and must stop the outlaw with the assistance of Walking Bear (Chief Thundercloud) and the Colt .45.
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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Routine fast-paced Western that was surprisingly popular during its theater release and is still very popular among NRA members for its unabashed love of guns. Rated: B- May 18, 2021 Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film What it lacks in moral complexity it makes up for in emotional depth, and Perset is definitely one to watch out for. Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 24, 2015 Full Review Read all reviews

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Guy M This movie is Technicolor so I don't know why a b&w picture appears. Terrific Randolph Scott western. Zachary Scott is wonderful as the weasel-like villain who steals a pair of repeating Colt .45 pistols during a jail break where Randolph Scott, the gun salesman, is making a presentation to the sheriff. If you are a fan of classic westerns, this is a must-see. Excellent supporting cast includes Alan Hale as the corrupt sheriff and Ruth Roman as the disillusioned wife of Lloyd Bridges, the partner-in-crime to Scott. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/07/25 Full Review Audience Member Translation bad is the, gist but gets the it of. Okay film the is. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Better in style than story, it has a dark atmosphere throughout, but there's nothing upbeat in the plot whatsoever. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member Colt 45 is predictable but offers some great action scenes. Not bad overall Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Edwin L. Marin

Director

Randolph Scott

Steve Farrell

Ruth Roman

Beth Donovan

Zachary Scott

Jason Brett

Lloyd Bridges

Paul Donovan

Alan Hale

Sheriff Harris
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Synopsis While gun purveyor Steve Farrell (Randolph Scott) shows off the latest revolver innovation, a Colt .45 repeating handgun, to Sheriff Harris (Alan Hale), outlaw prisoner Jason Brett (Zachary Scott) grabs a pair and hightails it out of town -- and the sheriff jails Farrell as a likely partner in crime. But during Farrell's incarceration, Brett goes on an unstoppable rampage. Farrell is released, and must stop the outlaw with the assistance of Walking Bear (Chief Thundercloud) and the Colt .45.
Director
Edwin L. Marin
Producer
Saul Elkins
Production Co
Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 5, 1950, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 14m
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