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.
Starring
John Wayne, William Holden, Constance Towers
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Filmin
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Horse Soldiers was released 67 years ago in 1959.
Overview
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 anti...
The Horse Soldiers is a Western, War film with a runtime of 1h 55m.
CAST (20)
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
Chuck Hayward
Union Captain
Denver Pyle
Jackie Jo
Strother Martin
Virgil
Basil Ruysdael
The Reverend (Jefferson Military Academy)
Carleton Young
Col. Jonathan Miles, CSA
William Leslie
Gray
William Henry
Captain
Walter Reed
Union Officer
Anna Lee
Mrs. Buford
William Forrest
Gen. Steve Hurlburt
STUDIOS (2)
United Artists
Mahin-Rackin
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
115 min (1h 55m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (271 votes)
Popularity
1
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Horse Soldiers about?
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.
How long is The Horse Soldiers?
The Horse Soldiers has a runtime of 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Who stars in The Horse Soldiers?
The cast of The Horse Soldiers includes John Wayne, William Holden, Constance Towers, Judson Pratt, Hoot Gibson.
What is the rating of The Horse Soldiers?
The Horse Soldiers has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 271 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Western
War