They Came to Cordura (1959)

06/01/1959 (US) • 2h 3m

Western

Slashing story of a desert warrior who fought his way from HELL to GLORY!

Overview

An army major, himself guilty of cowardice, is asked to recommended soldiers for the Congressional Medal of Honor during the Mexican Border Incursion of 1916.

Top Billed Cast

Gary Cooper

Major Thomas Thorn

Rita Hayworth

Adelaide Geary

Van Heflin

Sgt. John Chawk

Tab Hunter

Lt. William Fowler

Richard Conte

Cpl. Milo Trubee

Michael Callan

Pvt. Andrew L. Hetherington

Dick York

Pvt. Wilbur James Renziehausen

Robert Keith

Col. Rogers

Edward Platt

Col. DeRose


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

cavalry

medal of honor

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