

The Horse Soldiers
...rides where only the great ones do!
6.9(262 votes)
1959
1h 55m
Western
War
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.
Production
United Artists, Mahin-Rackin
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