The Horse Soldiers
“...rides where only the great ones do!”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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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
Chuck Hayward
Union Captain
Denver Pyle
Jackie Jo
Strother Martin
Virgil
Basil Ruysdael
The Reverend (Jefferson Military Academy)
Carleton Young
Col. Jonathan Miles, CSA
William Leslie
Gray
William Henry
Captain
Walter Reed
Union Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 11, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 17, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Rackin, John Lee Mahin
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- The Horse Soldiers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Mahin-Rackin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Martin Rackin, John Lee Mahin, Harold Sinclair
David Buttolph
William H. Clothier
Jack Murray
John Lee Mahin, Martin Rackin, Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Rackin
Screenplay
William H. Clothier
Director of Photography
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
John Lee Mahin
Screenplay
Jack Murray
Editor
John Ford
Director
John Lee Mahin
Producer
Martin Rackin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Horse Soldiers
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What is The Horse Soldiers about?
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.
Who directed The Horse Soldiers?
The Horse Soldiers was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in The Horse Soldiers?
The principal cast of The Horse Soldiers includes John Wayne, William Holden, Constance Towers, Judson Pratt, Hoot Gibson.
When was The Horse Soldiers released and how long is it?
The Horse Soldiers was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Horse Soldiers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Horse Soldiers was composed by David Buttolph.
Is The Horse Soldiers based on a book or true story?
The Horse Soldiers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harold Sinclair".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Horse Soldiers?
The Horse Soldiers holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).