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California

1947·Movie
1h 37min·NR
IMDb6.1

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California fingerprint

High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Violent and tense

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, politics, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Mighty drama of men who were titans...and a woman who was their match!

"Wicked" Lily Bishop joins a wagon train to California, led by Michael Fabian and Johnny Trumbo, but news of the Gold Rush scatters the train. When Johnny and Michael finally arrive, Lily is rich from her saloon and storekeeper (former slaver) Pharaoh Coffin is bleeding the miners dry. But worse troubles are ahead: California is inching toward statehood, and certain people want to make it their private empire.
WesternGold Rush EraPolitical IntrigueSocial CommentaryGreed and CorruptionEarly California HistoryCharacter DrivenTension and Violence

Actors

Ray Milland profile

Ray Milland

Jonathan Trumbo

Barbara Stanwyck profile

Barbara Stanwyck

Lily Bishop

Barry Fitzgerald profile

Barry Fitzgerald

Michael Fabian

George Coulouris profile

George Coulouris

Capt. Pharaoh Coffin

Albert Dekker profile

Albert Dekker

Mr. Pike

Anthony Quinn profile

Anthony Quinn

Don Luís Rivera y Hernandez

Frank Faylen profile

Frank Faylen

Whitey

Gavin Muir profile

Gavin Muir

Booth Pennock

James Burke profile

James Burke

Pokey

Eduardo Ciannelli profile

Eduardo Ciannelli

Padre

Roman Bohnen profile

Roman Bohnen

Col. Stuart

Argentina Brunetti profile

Argentina Brunetti

Elvira

Howard Freeman profile

Howard Freeman

Sen. Creel

Julia Faye profile

Julia Faye

Wagon Woman

Don Beddoe profile

Don Beddoe

Stark (uncredited)

Hank Bell profile

Hank Bell

Wagon Driver (uncredited)

Stanley Andrews profile

Stanley Andrews

Willoughby (uncredited)

Tom Chatterton profile

Tom Chatterton

Joe (uncredited)

Kernan Cripps profile

Kernan Cripps

Shopkeeper (uncredited)

Sam Flint profile

Sam Flint

Higgins (uncredited)

Harry Hayden profile

Harry Hayden

Barrett (uncredited)

Ian Wolfe profile

Ian Wolfe

President James K. Polk (uncredited)

Philip Van Zandt profile

Philip Van Zandt

Mr. Gunce (uncredited)

Minerva Urecal profile

Minerva Urecal

Emma (uncredited)

Phil Tead profile

Phil Tead

Eddie (uncredited)

Frances Morris profile

Frances Morris

Mrs. Smith (uncredited)

Ethan Laidlaw profile

Ethan Laidlaw

Reb (uncredited)

Will Wright profile

Will Wright

Chairman (uncredited)

Si Jenks profile

Si Jenks

Settler (uncredited)

Francis Ford profile

Francis Ford

Jessie (uncredited)

Jeff Corey profile

Jeff Corey

Clem (uncredited)

Louis Mason profile

Louis Mason

Slim (uncredited)

Lester Dorr profile

Lester Dorr

Mike (uncredited)

Al Bridge profile

Al Bridge

Town Marshal (uncredited)

Jesse Graves profile

Jesse Graves

Black Servant (uncredited)

Bob Kortman profile

Bob Kortman

Pioneer (uncredited)

Darby Jones profile

Darby Jones

Black Slave (uncredited)

Dick Wessel profile

Dick Wessel

Blacksmith (uncredited)

Bud Geary profile

Bud Geary

Blacksmith (uncredited)

Martín Garralaga profile

Martín Garralaga

Mexican Sheepherder (uncredited)

Pedro Regas profile

Pedro Regas

Mexican Sheepherder (uncredited)

George Sowards profile

George Sowards

Coffin Man (uncredited)

Al Ferguson profile

Al Ferguson

Card Player (uncredited)

Phil Dunham profile

Phil Dunham

Barber (uncredited)

Ben Corbett profile

Ben Corbett

Fabian Supporter (uncredited)

Clancy Cooper profile

Clancy Cooper

Cavalry N.C.O. (uncredited)

Tom Fadden profile

Tom Fadden

Stranger (uncredited)

George Magrill profile

George Magrill

Stranger (uncredited)

Rex Lease profile

Rex Lease

Stranger (uncredited)

Frank Hagney profile

Frank Hagney

Stranger (uncredited)

Guy Wilkerson profile

Guy Wilkerson

Stranger (uncredited)

Colin Kenny profile

Colin Kenny

Delegate (uncredited)

George Melford profile

George Melford

Delegate (uncredited)

Tony Paton profile

Tony Paton

Delegate (uncredited)

Fred Santley profile

Fred Santley

Delegate (uncredited)

Bert Stevens profile

Bert Stevens

Delegate (uncredited)

Jack Tornek profile

Jack Tornek

Delegate (uncredited)

Joseph E. Bernard profile

Joseph E. Bernard

Miner (uncredited)

Stanley Blystone profile

Stanley Blystone

Miner (uncredited)

Chet Brandenburg profile

Chet Brandenburg

Miner (uncredited)

Jack Rube Clifford profile

Jack Rube Clifford

Miner (uncredited)

Harry Cording profile

Harry Cording

Miner (uncredited)

John George profile

John George

Miner (uncredited)

George Lloyd profile

George Lloyd

Miner (uncredited)

Robert Milasch profile

Robert Milasch

Miner (uncredited)

Sol Murgi profile

Sol Murgi

Miner (uncredited)

Jack Perrin profile

Jack Perrin

Miner (uncredited)

Cap Somers profile

Cap Somers

Miner (uncredited)

Crew

Directed by:
John Farrow, Michael D. Moore, Herbert Coleman
Written by:
Boris Ingster, Frank Butler, Theodore Strauss
Produced by:
Seton I. Miller, John Farrow
Composed by:
Victor Young, Victor Young, John Cope

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about California

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream California legally?

JustWatch TVTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is California worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is California rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is California?

1 h 37 min

California runs 1 h 37 min.

What language is California in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch California?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for California in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.