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The Horse Soldiers (1959)

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...rides where only the great ones do!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
John Ford
  • Profile picture of John Wayne
    Col John Marlowe John Wayne
  • Profile picture of William Holden
    Major 'Hank' Kendall William Holden
  • Profile picture of Constance Towers
    Miss Hannah Hunter Constance Towers
  • Profile picture of Judson Pratt
    Sgt Major Kirby Judson Pratt
  • Profile picture of Hoot Gibson
    Sgt. Brown Hoot Gibson
  • Profile picture of Ken Curtis
    Cpl. Wilkie Ken Curtis
  • Profile picture of Willis Bouchey
    Col. Phil Secord Willis Bouchey
  • Profile picture of Bing Russell
    Dunker, Yankee Soldier Amputee Bing Russell

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Keywords

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