The Horse Soldiers (1959)

...rides where only the great ones do!

Movie · Western, War · 1h 55m · Rated 6.9/10 on TMDB · Released June 11, 1959

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.

Directed by John Ford

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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