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The Horse Soldiers

...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.

19591h 55mPGWestern, War

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About The Horse Soldiers

Directors
John Ford
Cast
John Wayne, William Holden, Constance Towers, Judson Pratt, Hoot Gibson, Ken Curtis
Genres
Western, War
Content rating
PG
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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