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The Horse Soldiers
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The Horse Soldiers

1959-06-11 · 115 min · ★ 6.9

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.

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Directors
John Ford
Production companies
United Artists, Mahin-Rackin
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John WayneJohn WayneCol John Marlowe
William HoldenWilliam HoldenMajor 'Hank' Kendall
Constance TowersConstance TowersMiss Hannah Hunter
Judson PrattJudson PrattSgt Major Kirby
Hoot GibsonHoot GibsonSgt. Brown
Ken CurtisKen CurtisCpl. Wilkie
Willis BoucheyWillis BoucheyCol. Phil Secord
Bing RussellBing RussellDunker, Yankee Soldier Amputee
O.Z. WhiteheadO.Z. WhiteheadOtis 'Hoppy' Hopkins
Hank WordenHank WordenDeacon Clump
Chuck HaywardChuck HaywardUnion Captain
Denver PyleDenver PyleJackie Jo
Strother MartinStrother MartinVirgil
Basil RuysdaelBasil RuysdaelThe Reverend (Jefferson Military Academy)
Carleton YoungCarleton YoungCol. Jonathan Miles, CSA
William LeslieWilliam LeslieGray
William HenryWilliam HenryCaptain
Walter ReedWalter ReedUnion Officer
Anna LeeAnna LeeMrs. Buford
William ForrestWilliam ForrestGen. Steve Hurlburt

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