The Horse Soldiers poster
Director John Ford
Screenplay Martin Rackin, John Lee Mahin

The Horse Soldiers

Tagline: John Ford's Thundering Spectacle

Release Date: 1959-06-11

Duration: 115 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • John Wayne
    Col John Marlowe
  • William Holden
    Major 'Hank' Kendall
  • Denver Pyle
    Jackie Jo
  • Carleton Young
    Col. Jonathan Miles, CSA
  • Chuck Hayward
    Union Captain
  • Ken Curtis
    Cpl. Wilkie
  • Strother Martin
    Virgil
  • Bing Russell
    Dunker, Yankee Soldier Amputee
  • Hank Worden
    Deacon Clump
  • Basil Ruysdael
    The Reverend (Jefferson Military Academy)