Comanche (1956)
Movie Info
Comanche is one of several 1950s westerns sympathetic to the Indian point of view. Dana Andrews stars as a frontier scout who hopes to shield his Native American friends from the genocidal machinations of bigoted Cavalry officer John Litel. Comanche chief Kent Smith likewise wants to keep the peace, and likewise is plagued by a xenophobic colleague, hotheaded Indian brave Henry Brandon. Linda Cristal provides the romantic interest, while Nestor Paiva is there for laughs. Purportedly based on fact (at least that's what the producers claim in the opening titles), Comanche is just as entertaining as any fictional film on the subject.
Cast
Dana Andrews
as Jim Read
as Jim Read
Kent Smith
as Quanah Parker
as Quanah Parker
Linda Cristal
as Margarita
as Margarita
Lowell Gilmore
as Commissioner Ward
as Commissioner Ward
Nestor Paiva
as Puffer
as Puffer
Stacy Harris
as Downey
as Downey
Mike Mazurki
as Flat Mouth
as Flat Mouth
Henry Brandon
as Black Cloud
as Black Cloud
Reed Sherman
as French
as French
John Litel
as Gen. Miles
as Gen. Miles
Critic Reviews for Comanche
All Critics (1) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (0)
Purports to be based on the true way these bloody incidents with the Comanches, the cavalry and the raids into the Mexican border towns actually happened.
August 4, 2005 | Rating: B- | Full Review…
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