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It's 1876 and all the Indians are at peace except the Comanches lead by Black Cloud. When Black Cloud wipes out a town, only six soldiers are left and they head for the nearest fort. In the desert they are reinforced by members of a stagecoach and find some water at a deserted mission. Pinned down by Black Cloud they send an Indian boy who was Black Cloud's prisoner on to the fort while they try to bargain with Black Cloud whom they learn is without water.
In 1847, a group of US Army cavalry soldiers are ambushed by Comanches in Monument Valley. Cut off and surrounded, the survivors must band together to find a way back to civilization. The journey tests their courage and their loyalties as they face the harsh desert environment and the relentless pursuit of the Native American warriors.
While a relatively straightforward Western, 'Last of the Comanches' is noted for its visually striking cinematography and its tense depiction of survival against overwhelming odds. Critics at the time acknowledged its action sequences and the performances of its lead actors, though some found the plot to be somewhat predictable.
Praised for its visually impressive Monument Valley scenery.
Appreciated for its suspenseful portrayal of a desperate cavalry unit.
The acting is generally considered competent for the genre.
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The film was shot in Technicolor and filmed on location in Monument Valley, Arizona, which has since become an iconic setting for many Western films.
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If you've seen Humphrey Bogart's cracking desert adventure "Sahara" (1943) then you'll know what you are in for... A disparate band of cavalry soldiers, alongside a stagecoach party, are ambushed by a rogue band of Commanches . With the hel...
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