Movie

Dark Command

“A drama of undying love.”

★ 6.4(59)19401h 34m

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Good to know

Director: Raoul Walsh
Release date: 1940-04-15
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Republic Pictures

Dark Command — trailer

About Dark Command

Dark Command is a 1940 movie in the Drama, Romance and Western genres, directed by Raoul Walsh, starring Claire Trevor, John Wayne and Walter Pidgeon. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 59 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Dark Command in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When transplanted Texan Bob Seton arrives in Lawrence, Kansas he finds much to like about the place, especially Mary McCloud, daughter of the local banker. Politics is in the air however. It's just prior to the civil war and there is already a sharp division in the Territory as to whether it will remain slave-free. When he gets the opportunity to run for marshal, Seton finds himself running against the respected local schoolteacher, William Cantrell. Not is what it seems however. While acting as the upstanding citizen in public, Cantrell is dangerously ambitious and is prepared to do anything to make his mark, and his fortune, on the Territory. When he loses the race for marshal, he forms a group of raiders who run guns into the territory and rob and terrorize settlers throughout the territory. Eventually donning Confederate uniforms, it is left to Seton and the good citizens of Lawrence to face Cantrell and his raiders in one final clash.

Cast

Claire Trevor

Miss Mary McCloud

John Wayne

Bob Seton

Walter Pidgeon

William 'Will' Cantrell

Roy Rogers

Fletcher 'Fletch' McCloud

George 'Gabby' Hayes

Andrew 'Doc' Grunch

Porter Hall

Angus McCloud

Marjorie Main

Mrs. Cantrell / Mrs. Adams

Raymond Walburn

Judge Buckner

Joe Sawyer

Bushropp

Helen MacKellar

Mrs. Hale

J. Farrell MacDonald

Dave

Trevor Bardette

Mr. Hale

Themes & keywords

civil warmarshalkansas, usa

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Dark Command in South Africa?+

Dark Command is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Dark Command on Netflix?+

Dark Command is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Dark Command?+

Dark Command has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Dark Command?+

Dark Command stars Claire Trevor, John Wayne, Walter Pidgeon, Roy Rogers and George 'Gabby' Hayes.

When did Dark Command come out?+

Dark Command is a 1940 movie directed by Raoul Walsh.

What genre is Dark Command?+

Dark Command is Drama, Romance and Western film.

Who directed Dark Command?+

Dark Command was directed by Raoul Walsh.