The Horse Soldiers
# John Ford's Thundering Spectacle
π 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.
π Languages Available:
English
π Date Released:
1959-06-11
β Running Time:
115 mins
β Vote Average:
7.0
Beloved Cast
Col John Marlowe
John Wayne
Major 'Hank' Kendall
William Holden
Miss Hannah Hunter
Constance Towers
Sgt Major Kirby
Judson Pratt
Sgt. Brown
Hoot Gibson
Cpl. Wilkie
Ken Curtis
Col. Phil Secord
Willis Bouchey
Dunker, Yankee Soldier Amputee
Bing Russell
Otis 'Hoppy' Hopkins
O. Z. Whitehead
Deacon Clump
Hank Worden
Union Captain
Chuck Hayward
Jackie Jo
Denver Pyle
Virgil
Strother Martin
The Reverend (Jefferson Military Academy)
Basil Ruysdael
Col. Jonathan Miles, CSA
Carleton Young
Gray
William Leslie
Captain
William Henry
Union Officer
Walter Reed
Mrs. Buford
Anna Lee
Gen. Steve Hurlburt
William Forrest
Bugler
Ron Hagerthy
Henry Goodbody
Russell Simpson
Lukey
Althea Gibson
Townswoman
Gertrude Astor
Townsman
Bill Borzage
Old Soldier in Line
Danny Borzage
Ned
John Ford
Mitch
Jack Pennick
Hoskins
Jan Stine
Major (uncredited)
Sam Harris