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The Horse Soldiers

Directed by John Ford

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Overview

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.

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Cast

John WayneCol John Marlowe
William HoldenMajor 'Hank' Kendall
Constance TowersMiss Hannah Hunter
Judson PrattSgt Major Kirby
Hoot GibsonSgt. Brown
Ken CurtisCpl. Wilkie
Willis BoucheyCol. Phil Secord
Bing RussellDunker, Yankee Soldier Amputee
O.Z. WhiteheadOtis 'Hoppy' Hopkins
Hank WordenDeacon Clump