Colorado Territory Overview:

Colorado Territory (1949) was a Western - Film Noir Film directed by Raoul Walsh and produced by Anthony Veiller.

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A Western set in the early days of the Wild West. Its antihero, outlaw Wes McQueen, has a long history of misdeeds and is unable to change. His love interest is an equally gutsy dance-hall girl, and together, on the run from an avenging posse, they try their best to remain alive and bullet-free.

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Wells Fargo agent: Mister, the way I figure it, you got quite a reward coming from Wells Fargo. Just leave me your name and address and the superintendant will get it touch with you.
Wes McQueen: Thanks, but I'll settle for a good horse and saddle.


United States Marshal: Now remember, you men. If you flush him, don't try to shoot it out with him. He's quicker than a black-headed snake. Just send up a smoke signal and we'll spot it.


Colorado Carson: You can bust out of jail, maybe, or mud holes like I was in, but you can't bust out of what you are.
Wes McQueen: You can if you're set on it.
Colorado Carson: Can ya? Me? I was born under a chuckwagon. Never got much higher. Anything was a step up. Even getting hit by Reno was all velvet.


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Also directed by Raoul Walsh




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Also released in 1949




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