The Horse Soldiers (1959)

06/11/1959 (US) • 1h 55m

Western, War

...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.

Top Billed Cast

John Wayne

Col John Marlowe

William Holden

Major 'Hank' Kendall

Constance Towers

Miss Hannah Hunter

Judson Pratt

Sgt Major Kirby

Hoot Gibson

Sgt. Brown

Ken Curtis

Cpl. Wilkie

Willis Bouchey

Col. Phil Secord

Bing Russell

Dunker, Yankee Soldier Amputee

O.Z. Whitehead

Otis 'Hoppy' Hopkins


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

war hero

cavalry

standoff

confederate

union soldiers

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