White Comanche
White Comanche

White Comanche

1968Movie94 minEnglish

William Shatner plays two roles: cowboy Johnny Moon and his ruthless Indian twin brother, Notah. Notah likes peyote and gets the crazy idea that he's the Comanche messiah sent to lead the Comanche nation against the white man but more specifically the dusty desert town of Rio Hondo. Moon, estranged from his brother, decides to stop Notah either by words or by bullets.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Fernand RobertGenres: Western

Plot Summary

In this Spaghetti Western, a half-breed Comanche warrior, Tonowah, seeks revenge on the white men who wronged his tribe and family. After the brutal murder of his father and the disappearance of his mother, Tonowah embarks on a violent quest for justice. He finds himself caught between his Native American heritage and the harsh realities of the frontier, leading to a bloody confrontation.

Critical Reception

White Comanche is a lesser-known Western that generally received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. Critics often pointed to its derivative plot and simplistic portrayal of its characters, though some acknowledged its gritty atmosphere. Audiences familiar with the genre might find some appeal in its straightforward revenge narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable revenge plot.
  • William Shatner's performance is often cited as a highlight, despite the film's weaknesses.
  • The action sequences are generally considered unremarkable.

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Fun Fact

William Shatner, known for his role as Captain Kirk in Star Trek, stars as the lead in this Western, a role that significantly contrasts with his more famous science fiction persona.

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CinemaSerf

Now then, where to start.... well, it's dreadful. William Shatner plays "Johnny Moon" (mostly white) and his errant twin "Notah" (mostly Comanche) in this appallingly bad western that for some reason managed to attract the attention of Jose...