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The Comancheros (1961)

 -  Action | Western | Adventure  -  30 October 1961 (USA)
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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 ... See full summary »

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Amelung
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Tobe (as Pat Wayne)
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Circuit Court Judge Thaddeus Jackson Breen
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Gireaux
Richard Devon ...
Esteban
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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. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>

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texas ranger | gambler | undercover | renegade | outlaw | See more »

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Comancheros  »

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Trivia

The final film directed by Michael Curtiz. See more »

Goofs

Paul Regret knocks Jake Cutter unconscious with a shovel, throws it on the ground, and escapes. When Jake wakes up later the shovel is laying the opposite way, the handle and business end have exchanged places. See more »

Quotes

Paul Regret: Give me one good reason why you don't marry that woman.
Ranger Capt. Jake Cutter: Why don't you mind your own business?
[pause]
Ranger Capt. Jake Cutter: I don't have one good reason.
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Referenced in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) See more »

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"The Comancheros"
Music & Lyrics by Tillman Franks
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This Action-packed Western is Great Fun!
25 August 1999 | by (New Orleans, Louisiana) – See all my reviews

A thrilling movie that stands the test of time. Exciting, action-packed, chock-full of engaging characters, coupled with a lively and evocative soundtrack, all combine to make this a real treat.

One of those rare movies that you hate to see end...

I rate it a 9.9 out of 10.
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