The Command (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1954, The Command is a western film directed by David Butler, running about 94 minutes. “A Story Beyond Any Bigness the Screen Has Shown – The First Production from Warner Bros. in CinemaScope” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Once the commanding officer of a cavalry patrol is killed, the ranking officer who must take command is an army doctor.
Who’s in it. The Command stars Guy Madison as Capt. Robert MacClaw, Joan Weldon as Martha Cutting, James Whitmore as Sgt. Elliott and Carl Benton Reid as Col. Janeway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Command 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 Command page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Command tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Command (1954)?
- In US, The Command 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 Command worth watching?
- The Command holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Command?
- The Command stars Guy Madison, Joan Weldon, James Whitmore, Carl Benton Reid and Harvey Lembeck.
- When was The Command released?
- The Command was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.