The Man from Colorado is a 1948 Western film directed by Henry Levin and starring Glenn Ford and William Holden. The film is set in the aftermath of the Civil War and follows two Union soldiers, Col. Owen Devereaux (Ford) and Capt. Del Stewart (Holden), as they return home to their small Colorado town.
Upon their arrival, they find that the town has become lawless and corrupt, with the local judge and sheriff working together to exploit the townspeople for their own gain. As Devereaux is appointed as the new judge, he struggles to maintain order and justice in the town and gains a reputation for being harsh and uncompromising.
Meanwhile, Stewart begins to exhibit signs of trauma from his experiences during the war. He becomes increasingly violent and uncontrollable, lashing out at those around him and threatening the fragile peace that Devereaux has worked so hard to establish.
As their friendship is tested by the escalating violence, Devereaux becomes determined to find a way to help Stewart before it is too late. He seeks the help of a local doctor and tries to convince Stewart to seek treatment for his psychological trauma, but his efforts are met with resistance and hostility.
The tension between the two friends builds to a dramatic and violent climax, as Devereaux is forced to confront Stewart in a final showdown for the sake of the town and the future of their friendship. The film explores themes of PTSD, trauma, and the moral complexity of justice in a post-war society.