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The Horse Soldiers( 1959)

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John Ford's Thundering Spectacle

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      John Wayne

      Col John Marlowe

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      William Holden

      Major 'Hank' Kendall

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      Constance Towers

      Miss Hannah Hunter

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      Judson Pratt

      Sgt Major Kirby

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      Hoot Gibson

      Sgt. Brown

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      Ken Curtis

      Cpl. Wilkie

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      Willis Bouchey

      Col. Phil Secord

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      Bing Russell

      Dunker, Yankee Soldier Amputee

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      O. Z. Whitehead

      Otis 'Hoppy' Hopkins

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      Hank Worden

      Deacon Clump

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      Chuck Hayward

      Union Captain

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      Denver Pyle

      Jackie Jo

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      Strother Martin

      Virgil

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      Basil Ruysdael

      The Reverend (Jefferson Military Academy)

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      Carleton Young

      Col. Jonathan Miles, CSA

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      William Leslie

      Gray

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      William Henry

      Captain

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      Walter Reed

      Union Officer

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      Anna Lee

      Mrs. Buford

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      William Forrest

      Gen. Steve Hurlburt

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      Ron Hagerthy

      Bugler

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      Russell Simpson

      Henry Goodbody

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      Althea Gibson

      Lukey

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      Gertrude Astor

      Townswoman

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      Bill Borzage

      Townsman

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      Danny Borzage

      Old Soldier in Line

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      John Ford

      Ned

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      Jack Pennick

      Mitch

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      Jan Stine

      Hoskins

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      Sam Harris

      Major (uncredited)

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • war hero
    • cavalry
    • standoff
    • confederate