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The Horse Soldiers

1959·Movie·PG·115 min·7.0(284)

...rides where only the great ones do!

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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About The Horse Soldiers

The Horse Soldiers is a 1959 English-language western and war film directed by John Ford. The cast is led by John Wayne, William Holden, Constance Towers. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.

The Horse Soldiers was produced by United Artists and Mahin-Rackin and made in United States of America. It was released on June 11, 1959, and carries a PG certification.

Director
John Ford
Writers
John Lee Mahin, Martin Rackin
Release date
June 11, 1959
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
United Artists, Mahin-Rackin
#war hero#cavalry#standoff#confederate#union soldiers

The Horse Soldiers cast & crew

The Horse Soldiers was directed by John Ford and written by John Lee Mahin and Martin Rackin.

The cast features John Wayne as Col John Marlowe, William Holden as Major 'Hank' Kendall, Constance Towers as Miss Hannah Hunter, Judson Pratt as Sgt Major Kirby, Hoot Gibson as Sgt. Brown, and Ken Curtis as Cpl. Wilkie.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Buttolph, cinematography is by William H. Clothier, and it was produced by Martin Rackin and John Lee Mahin.

Is The Horse Soldiers worth watching?

The Horse Soldiers holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 284 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed western films.

At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy western and war, The Horse Soldiers is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Horse Soldiers

In United States, you can stream The Horse Soldiers on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, and MGM Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of The Horse Soldiers

John Wayne

John Wayne

Col John Marlowe

William Holden

William Holden

Major 'Hank' Kendall

Constance Towers

Constance Towers

Miss Hannah Hunter

Judson Pratt

Judson Pratt

Sgt Major Kirby

Hoot Gibson

Hoot Gibson

Sgt. Brown

Ken Curtis

Ken Curtis

Cpl. Wilkie

Willis Bouchey

Willis Bouchey

Col. Phil Secord

Bing Russell

Bing Russell

Dunker, Yankee Soldier Amputee

O.Z. Whitehead

O.Z. Whitehead

Otis 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Hank Worden

Hank Worden

Deacon Clump

Chuck Hayward

Chuck Hayward

Union Captain

Denver Pyle

Denver Pyle

Jackie Jo

The Horse Soldiers — FAQs

Where can I watch The Horse Soldiers in United States?

The Horse Soldiers is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV in United States.

Is The Horse Soldiers on fuboTV?

Yes — The Horse Soldiers is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is The Horse Soldiers in?

The Horse Soldiers is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Horse Soldiers?

The Horse Soldiers runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).

What is The Horse Soldiers rated?

The Horse Soldiers is rated PG. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 284 ratings.

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