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They Came to Cordura

They Came to Cordura (1959)

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Release Date: Jan 1, 1959 Wide

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Gary Cooper stars in one of his final roles in They Came To Cordura, Robert Rossen's moody study of the thin dividing line between heroism and cowardice. Cooper plays Major Thomas Thorn, a U.S. Army officer in the expedition into Mexico against Pancho Villa. Because he hesitated during a moment of decision in a battle, he has been labeled a coward. His commanding officer, Colonel Rogers (Robert Keith), orders Thorn to recommend five men for nomination for the Congressional Medal of Honor for

Unrated, 2 hr. 3 min.

Western, Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics

Ivan Moffat

Jul 27, 2004

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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So-so Gary Cooper quasi-western; very talky, very lumbering.

June 13, 2008 Comment
Steve Crum
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Far from Coop's best, but his presence makes it worthwhile for fans.

September 17, 2004 Comment
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal
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Interesting idea and well acted by all, especially Heflin. Drug some in the middle. Hayworth still hot as fire.

June 30, 2009
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