Silver City

Chris Cooper stars in "Silver City" which was filmed in Idaho Springs, Denver, Sedalia, and Leadville in late 2003. The John Sayles film recounts the tale of an inept politician's run for the governor of Colorado. (Photo credit: Newmarket Film Group)

Imagine That

A financial executive (Eddie Murphy) is invited into his daughter's imaginary world, where solutions to his problems await in the 2009 movie "Imagine That." The movie was filmed largely in Denver in late 2007. (photo credit: Paramount Pictures)

Starman

"Starman" starring Jeff Bridges shot scenes in Fruita. (credit: Columbia Pictures Co.)

Independence Day

Giant action scenes from "Independence Day" were filmed in Colorado Springs. (credit: 20th Century Fox)

Die Hard 2

Bruce Willis headed to a church in Mead for a shootout in "Die Hard 2." Other scenes were shot in Breckendridge and the old Stapleton Airport. (credit: Gordon Company)

About Schmidt

"About Schmidt" starred Jack Nicholson and was filmed partially in Boulder. In the movie Schmidt visits his daughter's fiance's family in Denver. (credit: New Line Cinema)

Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead

Andy Garcia came to Denver to give authencity to "Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead." Seen here is Steve Buscemi, a supporting actor in the movie. (source: Miramax)

Downhill Racer

In the 1969 film "Downhill Racer" Robert Redford plays a skier on the U.S. ski team and Gene Hackman plays his coach. The training track scenes were filmed in Boulder and some scenes were also filmed in Durango. (source: Paramount)

True Grit

John Wayne starred in "True Grit" with parts shot in Canon City, Castle Rock, Gunnison, Montrose and Ridgway. (credit: Paramount Pictures)

Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid

This classic which starred Robert Redford and Paul Newman was shot in Durango, Telluride and Silverton as other locations. (source: 20th Century Fox)

Christmas Vacation

"Christmas Vacation" starring Chevy Chase filmed scenes in Breckenridge. (credit: Warner Bros.)

American Flyers

Kevin Costner starred in "American Flyers" which not only filmed at various locations throughout Colorado, but the bicycle race featured it is based on the Red Zinger and featured actual footage from one year of the race. (credit: Warner Bros.)

Badlands

Martin Sheen was one of the stars of "Badlands" which was filmed in La Junta, Las Animas and Otero counties. (credit: Warner Bros.)

Blades Of Glory

Some filming for "Blades of Glory," starring Will Ferrell and Jon Heder, was done at the Pepsi Center. (credit: Dreamworks SKG)

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

The late River Phoenix played the young Indiana Jones on a Colorado adventure in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade." (credit: Lucasfilm)

The Shining

Scenes for 1980's "The Shining" starring Jack Nicholson and Shelly Duvall were shot in Estes Park. (The majority of the filming was done in Oregon, though). The TV mini-series "The Shining" starring Steven Weber was filmed mostly at Estes Park's Stanley Hotel in 1997. (credit: Warner Bros.)

For The Love Of The Game

Kevin Costner didn't have to go far from home when he filmed scenes "For the Love of the Game" with Kelly Preston in Aspen and Glenwood Springs. (source: Universal Pictures)

Thelma And Louise

Susan Saranadon and Geena Davis stopped in Bedrock in their flight across the nation. (source: MGM)

Catch & Release

Jennifer Garner starred in this movie which was filmed on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder as well as various locations outside the city. (credit: Sony Pictures)

White Fang 2

Walt Disney Pictures took advantage of Aspen's scenery for this follow up. (credit: Walt Disney Pictures)

City Slickers

Some scenes of this box office smash starring Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern and Bruno Kirby were filmed in Durango. (credit: Castle Rock Entertainment)

Cliffhanger

Some of this Slyvester Stallone film's most exciting scenes were shot in Jefferson County. (credit: Carolco Pictures)

Nurse Betty

Renee Zellwegger leaves her job in Durango to pursue her soap-opera love in this early hit in her career. (credit: Gramercy Pictures)

Cannibal

Before he teamed up with Matt Stone for "South Park," Trey Parker wrote and directed "Cannibal, The Musical." Locations included the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Boulder, Canon City and Ouray. (credit: Avenging Conscience)

The Fan

The movie was partially filmed at Coors Field in Denver. (credit: Mandalay Entertainment)

Dumb & Dumber

Dumb and Dumber with Jim Carey and Jeff Daniels was filmed in Aspen, Breckenridge, Estes Park and Fort Morgan. (credit: MCPA/New Line Cinema)

Every Which Way But Loose

This movie starring Clint Eastwood was shot in Aurora, Denver and Georgetown. (credit: Warner Bros.)

The Glenn Miller Story

This film about a Coloradan who became a huge name in the music world brought Jimmy Stewart to Lowry Air Force Base and Boulder. (credit: Universal International Pictures)

Conagher

Sam Elliott starred in the 1991 TNT movie Conagher. The movie was based on the Louis L'Amour novel and was filmed in Canon City. Amazon.com describes it as "both a hard-riding actioner and a character-driven look at Western life." (credit: Turner Network Television)

Searchers

John Wayne's film was shot in Aspen and Gunnison. (credit: Warner Bros.)

One On One

This movie was filmed in Fort Collins and Ault. It stars Robby Benson as a basketball player who struggles with his education and his role on his college's team. (Thanks CBS4 viewer Michael Nichols for the suggestion.) (credit: Warner Bros. Pictures)

Ladybugs

"Ladybugs" starred the late Rodney Dangerfield and had scenes that were shot in Littleton. (credit: Paramount Pictures)

The Maverick Queen

Barbara Stynwyck and Colorado's scenery were the stars in this movie which was filmed in Durango, Silverton and the Royal Gorge. (credit: Republic Pictures)

Cat Ballou

Scenes from this Western that starred Lee Marvin were shot at Canon City. (credit: Columbia Pictures)

The Cowboys

Filmed in Castle Rock, Canon City and Pagosa Springs, this Western starred John Wayne and Bruce Dern. (credit: Sanford Pictures)

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Angelina Jolie climbed Glenwood Canyon in this film. (credit: Regency Enterprises)

One Minute To Zero

Robert Mitchum was the star of this movie which had scenes filmed in Colorado Springs. (credit: RKO Radio Pictures)

Over The Edge

This cult classic about a high school brought a young Matt Dillon to Aurora and Greeley. (credit: Orion Pictures)

Action Jackson

This film starring Carl Weathers was filmed in Denver, Detroit and Los Angeles. (credit: Warner Home Video)

Phantoms

Ben Affleck starred as the sheriff in this film which was shot in Georgetown and Denver. (credit: Dimension Films)

Frisco Kid

The "Kid" stopped by Greeley in his travels. (credit: Warner Bros.)

The Razor's Edge

The 1946 film starred Gene Tierney and Tyrone Power and was filmed in Denver. (credit: 20th Century Fox)

The Happy Ending

Jean Simmons stars as a "bored Denver housewife who turns to drink" (according to IMDB.com) in this 1969 movie. (credit: United Artists)

Sleeper

Woody Allen made the Sleeper House in the foothills that's perched along Interstate 70 a national landmark in this hilarious comedy. He also filmed at NCAR in Boulder, Denver, Greenwood Village and Lakewood. (credit: National Center for Atmospheric Research)

White Buffalo

Charles Bronson starred in the movie which was filmed in Canon City. (credit: Dino De Laurentis)

How The West Was Won

Starring Henry Fonda, Karl Maden and Gregory Peck, this film was shot in Durango and Delta. (credit: MGM)

War Games

When Matthew Broderick hacks into a military computer in the movie he teaches a computer at Cheyenne Mountain the real meaning of "war." (credit: MGM)

Vengeance Valley

Burt Lancaster was the star of this movie which filmed in Canon City. (credit: MGM)

Ice Castles

Scenes from the movie, starring Robby Benson and Lynn-Holly Johnson ,were filmed in Colorado Springs. (source: Columbia Pictures)

Vanishing Point

The late CBS4 anchor Bob Palmer played the role of a reporter in the film when the chase came through Denver. Barry Newman also raced away from police in Glenwood Springs and Rifle. (credit: 20th Century Fox)

Under Seige 2

This Steven Seagal vehicle was filmed at Union Station and in Glenwood Springs, Leadville and Pinecliffe. (credit: Warner Bros.)

The Great K&A Train Robbery

The train silently races through Glenwood Springs and the Royal Gorge in the film. (credit: Fox Films)