The Horse Soldiers
“...rides where only the great ones do!”
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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.
Cast
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
Average shot length
9.4s per shot
John Ford's career average is 10.1s across 45 measured films —see the full picture.