Critics dubbed the 1948 "The Man From Colorado" as a "psychological Western" genre due to its dark and brooding central characters and themes. Directed by Henry Levin ("The Desperado's"), the film starred Academy Award-winner William Holden ("Stalag 17", "Sunset Blvd") and Golden Globe-winner Glenn Ford ("Pocketful of Miracles, Blackboard Jungle").

As the Civil War comes to an end in 1865, one last battle is on the verge. Union Army Colonel Owen Devereaux (Ford) watches a group of Confederate soldiers hold up a white flag, but orders his men to fire on them anyone. Captain Del Stewart (Holden), Owen's friend, finds the white flag buried under the dead soldiers and fears something is amiss.

The men return home where they are eagerly met by Carolyn (Ellen Drew), with whom both men are in love. When she chooses to wed Owen, Del is worried beyond jealousy. Owen is now a Federal judge and has assigned Del to be a Federal marshal. But Del has seen Owen kill too quickly and without just cause.

When some of the men lose their gold claims to a big mining company, the men get restless and Owen's behavior becomes even more erratic.

Both Ford and Holden display the kind of talent that made their careers. Ford allows the darkness in his character to take over his emotions, resulting in a very unpopular character. Holden, with a kinder, gentler role, draws favor to his character.

The film's great performances and spotlight on what was once important social issues of the time, "The Man From Colorado" is highly entertaining. The remastering of color is superb. Columbia Tristar Pictures recently released the DVD, which has been digitally mastered remastered in High Definition, has full screen presentation, bonus trailers and scene selections.