The Horse Soldiers 1959

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.

On location

Set in

The 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

O.Z. Whitehead Otis 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Hank Worden Deacon Clump

Chuck Hayward Union Captain

Denver Pyle Jackie Jo

Strother Martin Virgil

Basil Ruysdael The Reverend (Jefferson Military Academy)

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