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The Horse Soldiers

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The Horse Soldiers
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NR,1hr 54min
Genres:
Western,War
Released:
January 1, 1959
Director:
John Ford
Distributor:
United Artists
Starring:
John Wayne, William Holden, Constance Towers  ...more
Synopsis: Based on an actual Civil War mission, Colonel Marlowe (John Wayne) and Major Kendall (William Holden) are ordered by General Grant to take three regiments 300 miles into enemy territory. They must destroy the railroad line between Newton Station and Vicksburg in hopes of choking off supplies to the South. Marlowe encounters a Southern belle loyal to the enemy, and keeps her in sight throughout the journey so she can't warn the Confederates. Kendall, a Northern surgeon, and the crusty Marlowe have ... Full Synopsis
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Craig Butler, AMG Review
John Ford's only film to center around the Civil War, The Horse Soldiers overcomes a number of flaws to emerge as a solid, often exciting, movie that just misses being top-drawer Ford. Of course, even lesser Ford is still better than most movies, and Horse has plenty going for it. It has that distinctive Ford look, and William Clothier's cinematography is nothing short of stunning; several shots practically ... Full Review
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John Wayne
Col. John Marlowe
William Holden
Maj. Hank Kendall
Constance Towers
Hannah Hunter
Althea Gibson
Lukey
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