The Horse Soldiers
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The Horse Soldiers (1959)

PG
10/01/1960 (GB)
Western, War
1h 55m

...rides where only the great ones do!

Overview

A Union Cavalry outfit is sent behind confederate lines in strength to destroy a rail supply center. Along with them is sent a doctor who causes instant antipathy between him and the commander. The secret plan for the mission is overheard by a southern belle who must be taken along to assure her silence.

  • John FordDirector
  • John Lee MahinScreenplay
  • Martin RackinScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • war hero
  • cavalry
  • standoff
  • confederate
  • union soldiers

Top Billed Cast

John Wayne

John Wayne

Col John Marlowe

William Holden

William Holden

Major 'Hank' Kendall

Constance Towers

Constance Towers

Miss Hannah Hunter

Judson Pratt

Judson Pratt

Sgt Major Kirby

Hoot Gibson

Hoot Gibson

Sgt. Brown

Ken Curtis

Ken Curtis

Cpl. Wilkie

Willis Bouchey

Willis Bouchey

Col. Phil Secord

Bing Russell

Bing Russell

Dunker, Yankee Soldier Amputee

O.Z. Whitehead

O.Z. Whitehead

Otis 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Hank Worden

Hank Worden

Deacon Clump

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