The Horse Soldiers(1959)
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The Horse Soldiers 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.
The Horse Soldiers (1959) is a western and war film directed by John Ford, released on June 11, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars John Wayne, William Holden, Constance Towers and Judson Pratt. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 290 ratings.
- Director:
- John Ford
- Writers:
- Martin Rackin, John Lee Mahin, Harold Sinclair
- Producers:
- John Lee Mahin, Martin Rackin
- Cinematographer:
- William H. Clothier
- Composer:
- David Buttolph
- Production:
- United Artists, Mahin-Rackin
- Status:
- Released
The Horse Soldiers (1959) Trailer
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The Horse Soldiers Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Horse Soldiers.
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Marlowe & Kendall Fight It Out
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Skirmish at the Bar
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The Soldiers Run Into an Ambush
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Allan Arkush on THE HORSE SOLDIERS
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The Horse Soldiers Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Wayne
as Col John Marlowe
William Holden
as Major 'Hank' Kendall
Constance Towers
as Miss Hannah Hunter
Judson Pratt
as Sgt Major Kirby
Hoot Gibson
as Sgt. Brown
Ken Curtis
as Cpl. Wilkie
Willis Bouchey
as Col. Phil Secord
Bing Russell
as Dunker, Yankee Soldier Amputee
O.Z. Whitehead
as Otis 'Hoppy' Hopkins
Hank Worden
as Deacon Clump
Chuck Hayward
as Union Captain
Denver Pyle
as Jackie Jo
Key crew
Directed by John Ford, written by Martin Rackin, John Lee Mahin and Harold Sinclair, produced by John Lee Mahin and Martin Rackin.
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The Horse Soldiers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 290 ratings.
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The Horse Soldiers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Horse Soldiers online?
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The Horse Soldiers (1959) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Horse Soldiers?
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The main cast of The Horse Soldiers (1959) includes John Wayne, William Holden, Constance Towers, Judson Pratt and Hoot Gibson. The film was directed by John Ford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Horse Soldiers released?
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The Horse Soldiers was released on June 11, 1959 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is The Horse Soldiers worth watching?
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The Horse Soldiers (1959) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 290 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Horse Soldiers?
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