The Comancheros (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1961, The Comancheros is an action, adventure, romance and western film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 105 minutes. “Big Jake the Adventurer... Paul Regret the Gambler... Pilar the Gypsy beauty... Three With a Past... Destined to Cross and Clash... In a Kingdom of Killers!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Texas Ranger Jake Cutter arrests gambler Paul Regret, but soon finds himself teamed with his prisoner in an undercover effort to defeat a band of renegade arms merchants and thieves known as Comancheros.
Who’s in it. The Comancheros stars John Wayne as Jake Cutter, Stuart Whitman as Paul Regret, Ina Balin as Pilar Graile and Nehemiah Persoff as Graile, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Comancheros has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Comancheros page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Comancheros tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Comancheros (1961)?
- In US, The Comancheros is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Comancheros worth watching?
- The Comancheros holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Comancheros?
- The Comancheros stars John Wayne, Stuart Whitman, Ina Balin, Nehemiah Persoff and Lee Marvin.
- When was The Comancheros released?
- The Comancheros was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.