The Horse Soldiers (1959)
Kernel Score: 78% · 273 ratings
Genres: Western, War
Released: 1959-06-11
Runtime: 115 minutes
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.
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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