The Horse Soldiers (1959)
...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.
Director: John Ford
Genre: Western, War
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: June 11, 1959
Cast
- John Wayne - Col John Marlowe
- William Holden - Major 'Hank' Kendall
- Constance Towers - Miss Hannah Hunter
- Judson Pratt - Sgt Major Kirby
- Hoot Gibson - Sgt. Brown
- Ken Curtis - Cpl. Wilkie
- Willis Bouchey - Col. Phil Secord
- Bing Russell - Dunker, Yankee Soldier Amputee
- O.Z. Whitehead - Otis 'Hoppy' Hopkins
- Hank Worden - Deacon Clump
Screenplay
- John Lee Mahin (Screenplay)
- Martin Rackin (Screenplay)
- Harold Sinclair (Novel)
Music: David Buttolph
Cinematography: William H. Clothier
Editing: Jack Murray
Production: United Artists, Mahin-Rackin
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
war hero, cavalry, standoff, confederate, union soldiers
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in The Horse Soldiers?
- The Horse Soldiers stars John Wayne, William Holden, Constance Towers, Judson Pratt, Hoot Gibson, Ken Curtis.
- How long is The Horse Soldiers?
- The Horse Soldiers has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is The Horse Soldiers?
- The Horse Soldiers is a Western, War film.
- Where was The Horse Soldiers produced?
- The Horse Soldiers was produced in United States of America.