The read
Scores higher than 79% of the 185 1950s western movies in this catalog.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes81%
291 audience votes
Key crew
- John Lee MahinScreenplay
- Martin RackinScreenplay
- David ButtolphOriginal Music Composer
- John FordDirector
Cast
- John WayneCol John Marlowe
- William HoldenMajor 'Hank' Kendall
- Constance TowersMiss Hannah Hunter
- Judson PrattSgt Major Kirby
- Hoot GibsonSgt. Brown
- Ken CurtisCpl. Wilkie
- Willis BoucheyCol. Phil Secord
- Bing RussellDunker, Yankee Soldier Amputee
- O.Z. WhiteheadOtis 'Hoppy' Hopkins
- Hank WordenDeacon Clump
- Chuck HaywardUnion Captain
- Denver PyleJackie Jo
Stills
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Themes
war herocavalrystandoffconfederateunion soldiers