The Horse Soldiers (1959)
John Ford's Thundering Spectacle
Starring John Wayne, William Holden, Constance Towers
Directed by John Ford
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.
Runtime: 115 min.
Rating: 6.8
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Adventure,History,War,Western
Keywords: war hero,cavalry,standoff,confederate
Cast
Col John Marlowe
Major 'Hank' Kendall
Miss Hannah Hunter
Sgt Major Kirby
Sgt. Brown
Cpl. Wilkie
Col. Phil Secord
Dunker, Yankee Soldier Amputee
Otis 'Hoppy' Hopkins
Deacon Clump
Union Captain
Jackie Jo
Virgil
The Reverend (Jefferson Military Academy)
Col. Jonathan Miles, CSA
Lukey
Mitch
Mrs. Buford
Henry Goodbody
Gray
Hoskins