The Horse Soldiers (1959) — Perfery

(1959)Directed by John Ford115 min · PGWestern, War

“...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.

John Wayneas Col John Marlowe

William Holdenas Major 'Hank' Kendall

Constance Towersas Miss Hannah Hunter

Judson Prattas Sgt Major Kirby

Hoot Gibsonas Sgt. Brown

Ken Curtisas Cpl. Wilkie

Willis Boucheyas Col. Phil Secord

Bing Russellas Dunker, Yankee Soldier Amputee

O.Z. Whiteheadas Otis 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Hank Wordenas Deacon Clump

Chuck Haywardas Union Captain

Denver Pyleas Jackie Jo

Strother Martinas Virgil

Basil Ruysdaelas The Reverend (Jefferson Military Academy)

Carleton Youngas Col. Jonathan Miles, CSA

William Leslieas Gray

William Henryas Captain

Walter Reedas Union Officer

Anna Leeas Mrs. Buford

William Forrestas Gen. Steve Hurlburt

Ron Hagerthyas Bugler

Russell Simpsonas Henry Goodbody

Althea Gibsonas Lukey

Gertrude Astoras Townswoman (uncredited)