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The Horse Soldiers

6.9 / 10 6.9 1959 1h 55mPG

WesternWar

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

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CAST

The people behind the story

John Wayne

John WayneCol John Marlowe

William Holden

William HoldenMajor 'Hank' Kendall

Constance Towers

Constance TowersMiss Hannah Hunter

Judson Pratt

Judson PrattSgt Major Kirby

Hoot Gibson

Hoot GibsonSgt. Brown

Ken Curtis

Ken CurtisCpl. Wilkie

Willis Bouchey

Willis BoucheyCol. Phil Secord

Bing Russell

Bing RussellDunker, Yankee Soldier Amputee