The Horse Soldiers

Name: The Horse Soldiers
Director: John Ford
Genre: Western, War
Released: 1959-06-11
Duration: 115 min
Cast: John Wayne, William Holden, Constance Towers, Judson Pratt, Hoot Gibson

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1959 · 115 min · PG · Western · War · TMDB 6.9/10

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.

Directed by John Ford

Cast

John Wayne — Col John Marlowe
William Holden — Major 'Hank' Kendall
Constance Towers — Miss Hannah Hunter
Judson Pratt — Sgt Major Kirby
Hoot Gibson — Sgt. Brown