The Horse Soldiers
1959 · 115 min
Directed by John Ford. Written by John Lee Mahin. Starring John Wayne, William Holden, Constance Towers, Judson Pratt.
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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