''Last of the Comanches'' is a 1953 American

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film directed by

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and starring

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, Johnny Stewart and

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. The film is a remake of the 1943 World War II film ''

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'', starring

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appeared in both films.

Plot

In 1876 all the Indians are at peace except the Comanches lead by Black Cloud. When he wipes out a complete town, leaving only burnt-out ruins, just six soldiers are left and they retreat into the desert, hoping to reach the safety of Fort Macklin. But it is at least 100 miles away, and they are short of water. They are reinforced by members of a stagecoach and find limited water at a deserted mission. Pinned down by Black Cloud they send an Indian boy who was a prisoner on to the fort for reinforcements, while they fight off Black Cloud. He is also suffering from lack of water and they try to delay him with (bogus) offers of water until the cavalry can arrive to rescue them. The stagecoach is carrying a consignment of dynamite and this is used to lay a trap for the marauding Indians – a truly spectacular explosion ensues…

Cast

Comic book adaption

* Avon Periodicals: ''Last of the Comanches'' (1953)

References

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* * * * 1953 Western (genre) films 1953 films American Western (genre) films Columbia Pictures films Films scored by George Duning Films directed by Andre DeToth Films based on Patrol Siege films Films adapted into comics 1950s English-language films 1950s American films {{1950s-Western-film-stub