Springfield Rifle (1952)
The Gun... The Girl... They Made One Man The Equal Of Five!
Major Lex Kearney, dishonourably discharged from the army for cowardice in battle, volunteers to go undercover to try to prevent raids against shipments of horses desperately needed for the Union war effort. Falling in with the gang of jayhawkers and Confederate soldiers who have been conducting the raids, he gradually gains their trust and is put in a position where he can discover who has been giving them secret information revealing the routes of the horse shipments.
Director: André de Toth
Genre: War, Western
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: October 22, 1952
Cast
- Gary Cooper - Maj. Alex 'Lex' Kearney
- Phyllis Thaxter - Erin Kearney
- David Brian - Austin McCool
- Paul Kelly - Lt. Col John Hudson
- Philip Carey - Capt. Edward Tennick
- Lon Chaney Jr. - Pete Elm
- James Millican - Matthew Quint
- Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams - Sgt. Snow
- Alan Hale Jr. - Mizzell
- Martin Milner - Pvt. Olie Larsen
Screenplay
- Frank Davis (Screenplay)
- Charles Marquis Warren (Screenplay)
- Sloan Nibley (Story)
Music: Max Steiner
Cinematography: Edwin B. DuPar
Editing: Robert L. Swanson
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
undercover, horse, cowardice, battle, jayhawker
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Springfield Rifle about?
- Major Lex Kearney, dishonourably discharged from the army for cowardice in battle, volunteers to go undercover to try to prevent raids against shipments of horses desperately needed for the Union war effort. Falling in with the gang of jayhawkers and Confederate soldiers who have been conducting the raids, he gradually gains their trust and is put in a position where he can discover who has been giving them secret information revealing the routes of the horse shipments.
- Who directed Springfield Rifle?
- Springfield Rifle was directed by André de Toth.
- Who stars in Springfield Rifle?
- Springfield Rifle stars Gary Cooper, Phyllis Thaxter, David Brian, Paul Kelly, Philip Carey, Lon Chaney Jr..
- How long is Springfield Rifle?
- Springfield Rifle has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Springfield Rifle?
- Springfield Rifle is a War, Western film.
- Where was Springfield Rifle produced?
- Springfield Rifle was produced in United States of America.