The Horse Soldiers

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

1959 1h 55m EN

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6.9

SOLID

★6.9TMDB · 291

WesternWar

Synopsis

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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.

“...rides where only the great ones do!”

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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
Ken Curtis
Cpl. Wilkie
Willis Bouchey
Col. Phil Secord
Bing Russell
Dunker, Yankee Soldier Amputee

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Ford
Writers: John Lee Mahin, Martin Rackin
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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67 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Ford, shot by William H. Clothier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by David Buttolph. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jack Murray shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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ERA

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John Wayne and William Holden and Constance Towers carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "...rides where only the great ones do!".

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IMDB entry: tt0052902 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

John Ford directs. William H. Clothier behind the camera. David Buttolph scores. Jack Murray cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

167 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by John Ford, shot by William H. Clothier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by David Buttolph. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Jack Murray shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5John Wayne and William Holden and Constance Towers carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "...rides where only the great ones do!".
7IMDB entry: tt0052902 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.