The Horse Soldiers(1959)
“...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.
Director
John Ford
Studio
United Artists
Cast
John Wayne
as Col John Marlowe
William Holden
as Major 'Hank' Kendall
Constance Towers
as Miss Hannah Hunter
Judson Pratt
as Sgt Major Kirby
Hoot Gibson
as Sgt. Brown
Ken Curtis
as Cpl. Wilkie
Willis Bouchey
as Col. Phil Secord
Bing Russell
as Dunker, Yankee Soldier Amputee
O.Z. Whitehead
as Otis 'Hoppy' Hopkins
Hank Worden
as Deacon Clump
Chuck Hayward
as Union Captain
Denver Pyle
as Jackie Jo
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1959
Runtime
1h 55m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Production Companies
United Artists • Mahin-Rackin
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Where can I watch The Horse Soldiers?▼
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What is The Horse Soldiers about?▼
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.
Who directed The Horse Soldiers?▼
The Horse Soldiers was directed by John Ford and released in 1959. It is a western, war film.
How long is The Horse Soldiers?▼
The Horse Soldiers has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
Who stars in The Horse Soldiers?▼
The cast of The Horse Soldiers includes John Wayne as Col John Marlowe, William Holden as Major 'Hank' Kendall, Constance Towers as Miss Hannah Hunter, Judson Pratt as Sgt Major Kirby, Hoot Gibson as Sgt. Brown and more.
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