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The Horse Soldiers

PG19591h 55mJohn Ford
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 81%

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"...rides where only the great ones do!"

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.

WesternWar
War HeroCavalryStandoffConfederateUnion Soldiers

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What is The Horse Soldiers (1959) 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 stars in The Horse Soldiers?

The Horse Soldiers stars John Wayne (Col John Marlowe), William Holden (Major 'Hank' Kendall), Constance Towers (Miss Hannah Hunter), Judson Pratt (Sgt Major Kirby), Hoot Gibson (Sgt. Brown). The film was directed by John Ford.

How long is The Horse Soldiers?

The Horse Soldiers has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1959. It is rated PG.

Is The Horse Soldiers worth watching?

The Horse Soldiers holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of Western, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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