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The Horse Soldiers (1959)

Movie ★ 6.9 115 min

Western War

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.

John Ford Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 11, 1959
Runtime
115 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0052902
Language
Studio
, Mahin-Rackin

Themes

Cast

John Wayne John Wayne Col John Marlowe William Holden William Holden Major 'Hank' Kendall Constance Towers Constance Towers Miss Hannah Hunter Judson Pratt Judson Pratt Sgt Major Kirby Hoot Gibson Hoot Gibson Sgt. Brown Ken Curtis Ken Curtis Cpl. Wilkie Willis Bouchey Willis Bouchey Col. Phil Secord Bing Russell Bing Russell Dunker, Yankee Soldier Amputee O.Z. Whitehead O.Z. Whitehead Otis 'Hoppy' Hopkins Hank Worden Hank Worden Deacon Clump Chuck Hayward Chuck Hayward Union Captain Denver Pyle Denver Pyle Jackie Jo Strother Martin Strother Martin Virgil Basil Ruysdael Basil Ruysdael The Reverend (Jefferson Military Academy) Carleton Young Carleton Young Col. Jonathan Miles, CSA William Leslie William Leslie Gray William Henry William Henry Captain Walter Reed Walter Reed Union Officer

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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.
When was The Horse Soldiers released?
The Horse Soldiers is a 1959 western, war film.
Where can I watch The Horse Soldiers?
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