Average Rating: 7.2/10
Reviews Counted: 6
Fresh: 6 | Rotten: 0
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Release Date: Jan 1, 1959 Wide
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Based on an actual Civil War mission, Colonel Marlowe (John Wayne) and Major Kendall (William Holden) are ordered by General Grant to take three regiments 300 miles into enemy territory. They must destroy the railroad line between Newton Station and Vicksburg in hopes of choking off supplies to the South. Marlowe encounters a Southern belle loyal to the enemy, and keeps her in sight throughout the journey so she can't warn the Confederates. Kendall, a Northern surgeon, and the crusty Marlowe
Jan 1, 1959 Wide
May 8, 2001
United Artists
All Critics (12) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (0) | DVD (3)
Though flawed, John Ford's The Horse Soldiers has a fair amount going for it: the well-oiled partnership of Ford and star John Wayne (and an assist from William Holden); Ford's vivid visual style; and large-scale action. [Blu-ray]
Though not one of John Ford-John Wayne's best collaborations, this Civil War Western has some merits, primarily visual, but also thematic in positing the military (Wayne) verus the medical profession (William Holden) in terms of civic and personal duty
Fine Wayne and Ford western with equally strong Holden.
It's a lesser Ford, rife with his backward attempts at humor, and the DVD transfer is slightly grainy, but it's still very much worth a viewing.
This is a quintessential John Ford Western.
Not one of the essential Ford/Wayne westerns but nevertheless a strong film. Wayne and Holden are great and Ford's vivid visual style is striking.
October 27, 2011Super Reviewer
Another fantastic Wayne/Ford classic. The Searchers seems to have a lot in common with this film as far as themes and actors, so it tends to remind me of it a lot at times.
December 30, 2010
Super Reviewer
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