A man who once held a position of authority now lives as an isolated older gentleman in the Southwest (Randolph Scott). After securing a captive woman of European descent through dealings with the Comanche people (Nancy Gates), three criminals appear and create difficulties (Claude Akins, Skip Homeier and Richard Rust). "Comanche Station" (1960) is part of a series of five Westerns created between 1956 and 1960 by Burt Kennedy, directed by Budd Boetticher, and featuring Randolph Scott. The other films in the group are: "7 Men from now," "The Tall T," "Ride Lonesome" and "Buchanan Rides Alone.” Two additional movies exclude writer Kennedy’s involvement: “Decision at Sundown” and “Westbound.” A dedicated following has developed around these Westerns, and most of them are excellent despite their limited financial resources. I've watched all five, and the only one that doesn’t quite measure up is "Buchanan Rides Alone" (as detailed in a previous review). This film was completed in just 12 days and shares similarities with "The Tall T" and particularly “Ride Lonesome.” All three were filmed entirely outdoors within the same geographic location. While "The Tall T" is possibly the strongest and has achieved cult status, this one is still worth seeing. Nancy Gates was 33 years old during filming and quite attractive; it marked her final film appearance, though she continued to work in television for another decade. There are some worthwhile themes explored, such as the contrast between integrity and greed, the impact of a harmful influence, the ability to shape one’s own fate through choices, and the consequences of violence. Scott had stepped away from acting after 30 years but returned for one final Western two years later because he found the screenplay so compelling; I'm referring to the acclaimed "Ride the High Country." The movie moves along briskly at a length of 1 hour, 13 minutes and was filmed in Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, located in south-central California, approximately 55 miles from Nevada. GRADE: B/B-

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