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The Horse Soldiers
...rides where only the great ones do!
6.9(293)19591h 55m
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.
- Director
- John Ford
- Created by
- Walter Mirisch
- Writers
- Martin Rackin,John Lee Mahin
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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)

Carleton Young
Col. Jonathan Miles, CSA

William Leslie
Gray

William Henry
Captain

Walter Reed
Union Officer

Anna Lee
Mrs. Buford

William Forrest
Gen. Steve Hurlburt

Ron Hagerthy
Bugler

Russell Simpson
Henry Goodbody
Althea Gibson
Lukey

Gertrude Astor
Townswoman (uncredited)
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Crew
Directing
- John FordDirector
- Ray Gosnell Jr.Assistant Director
- Stanley K. ScheuerScript Supervisor
- Wingate SmithAssistant Director
Writing
- Martin RackinScreenplay
- John Lee MahinScreenplay
- Harold SinclairNovel
Production
- John Lee MahinProducer
- Martin RackinProducer
- John VeitchLocation Manager
- Allen K. WoodProduction Manager
- Walter MirischExecutive Producer
Camera
- William H. ClothierDirector of Photography
Editing
- Jack MurrayEditor
Sound
- David ButtolphOriginal Music Composer
- Jack SolomonSound Mixer
Art
- Frank HotalingArt Direction
- Victor A. GangelinSet Dresser
Costume & Make-Up
- Web OverlanderMakeup Artist
- Frank Beetson Jr.Wardrobe Master
- Fae M. SmithHairstylist
- Ann PeckWardrobe Master
Crew
- Augie LohmanSpecial Effects
- Jim BurkStunts
- Everett CreachStunts
- Dick DialStunt Double
- Patrick FordStunts
- Chuck HaywardStunts
- Tom HennesyStunts
- John HudkinsStunts
- Fred KennedyStunts
- Cliff LyonsStunts
- Jack LewisStunts
- Phil RawlinsStunts