The Horse Soldiers (1959)

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The Horse Soldiers on IMDb 7.2/10 7,704 votes

Released:
1959-06-11

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

Runtime:
1h 55min

Genre:
Western, War

  • 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