THE HORSE SOLDIERS (1959)

The Horse Soldiers
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The Horse Soldiers
...rides where only the great ones do!
Western, War
June 11, 1959
English
1h 55m
United States
United Artists

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.

Cast & Characters

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

Chuck Hayward

Union Captain

Denver Pyle

Jackie Jo

Basil Ruysdael

The Reverend (Jefferson Military Academy)

Carleton Young

Col. Jonathan Miles, CSA

Walter Reed

Union Officer

Anna Lee

Mrs. Buford

William Forrest

Gen. Steve Hurlburt

Russell Simpson

Henry Goodbody

Gertrude Astor

Townswoman (uncredited)

Bill Borzage

Townsman (uncredited)

Crew

John Ford

Director

Martin Rackin

Screenplay

John Lee Mahin

Screenplay

David Buttolph

Original Music Composer

William H. Clothier

Director of Photography

Walter Mirisch

Executive Producer

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