Copper Canyon (film)
Copper Canyon is a 1950 Technicolor Western film directed by John Farrow and starring Ray Milland and Hedy Lamarr.[2]
| Copper Canyon | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | John Farrow |
| Produced by | Mel Epstein |
| Screenplay by | Jonathan Latimer |
| Story by | Richard English |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Daniele Amfitheatrof |
| Cinematography | Charles Lang |
| Edited by | Eda Warren |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $2.2 million (US rentals)[1] |
Plot
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.
Cast
- Ray Milland as Johnny Carter
- Hedy Lamarr as Lisa Roselle
- Macdonald Carey as Deputy Lane Travis
- Mona Freeman as Caroline Desmond
- Harry Carey Jr. as Lt. Ord
Production notes
- Production Dates: 14 Apr-early Jun 1949
- Paramount postponed the release of this film to coincide with the release of the song "Copper Canyon."
- Some scenes were shot on location near Sedona, AZ, and at Vasquez Rocks in Chatsworth, CA.
Comic book adaptation
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References
- 'The Top Box Office Hits of 1950', Variety, January 3, 1951
- "Copper Canyon (1950) - John Farrow | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related". AllMovie.
- "Fawcett: Copper Canyon". Grand Comics Database.
- Fawcett: Copper Canyon at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
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