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The Horse Soldiers (1959) 7.0
A Union Cavalry outfit is sent behind confederate lines in strength to destroy a rail/supply centre. Along with them is sent a doctor who causes instant antipathy between him and the ... See full summary » Director:John FordWriters:John Lee Mahin (written for the screen by), Martin Rackin (written for the screen by), 1 more credit » |
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Otis 'Hoppy' Hopkins
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Jackie Jo
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Virgil
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The Reverend (Jefferson Military Academy)
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A Union Cavalry outfit is sent behind confederate lines in strength to destroy a rail/supply centre. 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 Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
12 June 1959 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Col. John Marlowe: If it happens, Miss Hunter, you will be.
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(uncredited)
Written by Harry McCarthy
Sung by the Confederate column marching on the opposite side of the river
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Did You Know?
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John Ford suspended location filming in Louisiana after Fred Kennedy was killed performing a riding stunt. The film was later completed in California. See more »Goofs
Grierson tells Grant that the raiding force will consist of the 1st Illinois, 1st Michigan, and 2nd Iowa Cavalry regiments. In fact, the brigade was composed of the 6th and 7th Illinois with 2nd Iowa. See more »Quotes
Miss Hannah Hunter: They'll catch up to you and cut you to pieces, you nameless, fatherless scum. I just wish I could be there to see it.Col. John Marlowe: If it happens, Miss Hunter, you will be.
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Soundtracks
"The Bonnie Blue Flag"(uncredited)
Written by Harry McCarthy
Sung by the Confederate column marching on the opposite side of the river
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The Horse Soldiers is one of many John Ford and John Wayne collaborations.
Moreover, it is one of their better. The story involves a daring mission by union troops into the heart of the confederacy, in order to cut supply lines. Wayne is leading the daring plan. However, also going on the mission are an insolent
surgeon (played by William Holden) and a Southern Belle, complete with slave
(played by tennis star Althea Gibson). Where this film shines are in the excellent performances turned in by the big two stars. Rumor was that this film had many shutdowns and stoppages, the kind of thing that can make someone hornery.
Well, you see that in the relationship between the Holden and Wayne
characters, they genuinely despise each other. To me, this was one of Wayne's most underrated performances. He shows real emotion in his rather complex
character. As usual, Holden is excellent. Being a Ford film, the story and
scenery are both epic. Moreover, it does not take the Hollywood path towards
the obvious. I really enjoyed this film and was anxious to see just how it would end.