Comanche Station
Comanche Station

Comanche Station

1960
Movie
74 min
English

A white man trades with the Comanche for the release of a female stranger and the pair cross paths with three outlaws who have their eyes on the handsome reward for bringing her home and Comanche on the warpath.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users85%
Director: Budd BoetticherGenres: Western, Drama, Adventure

Plot Summary

A lone cowboy, Jefferson Cody, rescues a woman from a Comanche raid and discovers she has a past connected to a stolen fortune. As they journey back to civilization, they are pursued by both the Comanche and a vengeful outlaw gang seeking the buried gold. Cody must protect the woman and confront his own demons while navigating the treacherous landscape and the greed of those around him.

Critical Reception

Comanche Station is widely regarded as a classic of the Western genre, praised for its concise storytelling, strong performances, and Budd Boetticher's signature minimalist direction. It is often considered the final installment in Boetticher's acclaimed 'Ranown Cycle' of Westerns starring Randolph Scott, and is celebrated for its nuanced exploration of survival, greed, and the lingering consequences of past actions.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lean, efficient storytelling and atmospheric direction.
  • Randolph Scott delivers a typically stoic and effective performance.
  • The film is noted for its mature themes and stark portrayal of the West.

Google audience: Audiences appreciate the film's classic Western feel, its efficient pacing, and the strong lead performance by Randolph Scott. Many reviewers highlight the film's effective tension and satisfying conclusion, cementing its status as a well-crafted genre piece.

Fun Fact

Comanche Station was the last Western directed by Budd Boetticher to star Randolph Scott, concluding their highly successful collaboration that resulted in films like 'The Tall T' and 'Ride Lonesome'.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

_**A principled man and woman team-up with a trio of dubious dudes on a desolate landscape**_ A former officer is now a lonely aging man in the Southwest (Randolph Scott). After bartering with the Comanche for a captive white woman (Nanc...
John Chard

John Chard

If I loved her, it wouldn't matter. Comanche Station is produced and directed by Budd Boetticher and stars Randolph Scott, Claude Akins, Nancy Gates, Skip Homeier & Richard Rust. It's written by Burt Kennedy with music and cinematography...
talisencrw

talisencrw

I have really enjoyed Randolph Scott's presence in films at both both bookends of his career, having previously seen him in the pre-Code 'Hot Saturday' (1932) and his last film, Sam Peckinpah's first great film, 'Ride the High Country' (196...