The Horse Soldiers
John Ford's Thundering Spectacle
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. The Union officers each have different reasons for wanting to be on the mission.
Direction
Screenplay
Cast
John Wayne
Col. John Marlowe
William Holden
Maj. Henry Kendall
Constance Towers
Hannah Hunter
Judson Pratt
Sgt. Maj. Kirby
Hoot Gibson
Sgt. Brown
Ken Curtis
Cpl. Wilkie
Willis Bouchey
Col. Phil Secord
Bing Russell
Dunker
O.Z. Whitehead
Hoppy Hopkins
Hank Worden
Deacon Clump
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David Buttolph
Composer
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William H. Clothier
Cinematographer
