White Comanche
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.
Curator's Take
“William Shatner plays twin brothers, one a cowboy, one a Comanche drug addict. It is exactly as insane as that premise suggests. A true cult oddity that has to be seen to be believed.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A camp classic that must be seen to be believed. William Shatner plays twin brothers, one a cowboy, one a drug-addled Comanche warlord. It is a unintentional masterpiece of overacting and oddity that showcases the delightful excesses of the B-movie industry.
Production Details
White Comanche is a 1968 western film directed by José Briz Méndez. Originally released in Italy under the title "Comanche blanco", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The soundtrack was composed by Jean Ledrut. Cinematography was handled by Francisco Fraile. The screenplay was written by Frank Gruber. The film stars Joseph Cotten as Sheriff Logan, William Shatner as Johnny Moon / Notah, and Rosanna Yanni as Kelly. Running 1 hour and 34 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
Did You Know?
William Shatner filmed this during a break from Star Trek. He has since claimed he has never seen the finished movie and has no memory of the plot.
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