They Came to Cordura

"Slashing story of a desert warrior who fought his way from HELL to GLORY!"

Aug 20 1959 Approved 2h 3m
Adventure, Drama, History

An army major, himself guilty of cowardice, is asked to recommended soldiers for the Congressional Medal of Honor during the Mexican Border Incursion of 1916.

Plot

After a cavalry charge during the 1916 U.S. "war against Pancho Villa," unheroic awards officer Tom Thorn (who is obsessed with the nature of courage) recommends 4 men for the Medal of Honor. He is ordered back to Cordura with them...and prisoner Adelaide Geary, gringo who sheltered the enemy. On the arduous journey, Thorn's heroes show a different face, and Thorn may have one last chance to prove he's no coward.

Written by

Ivan Moffat, Robert Rossen, Glendon Swarthout

Directed by

Robert Rossen

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
2,537
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA