The Horse Soldiers

"...rides where only the great ones do!"

Jul 1 1959 Approved 2h 0m
Adventure, Romance, 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.

Plot

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. The Union officers each have different reasons for wanting to be on the mission.

Written by

John Lee Mahin, Martin Rackin, Harold Sinclair

Directed by

John Ford

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

United Artists, Mahin-Rackin

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
12,185
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA