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Horse Soldiers [Blu-ray] [Import]

Rated: Unrated | Format: Blu-ray
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
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This latter-day sort-of Western from John Ford--falling midway between The Searchers and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance--is a crisp retelling of a true-life episode from the Civil War. In 1863 a Union colonel named Grierson (Marlowe in the film, and John Wayne by any name) led his cavalry several hundred miles behind Confederate lines to cut the railroad between Newton Station and soon-to-be-embattled Vicksburg. Grierson's Raid was as successful as it was daring, and remarkably bloodless. Never fear that the screenplay makes up for that un-Hollywood lapse--as well as supplying amatory distraction for the colonel in the form of a feisty Southern belle (Constance Towers) who has to be dragged along to protect secrecy.

There's a certain amount of bombast in the running arguments about wartime ethics between Marlowe and the new regimental surgeon (William Holden), who don't take to each other at all. But Ford more than makes up for it with such tasty scenes as an encounter with a couple of redneck Rebel deserters (Denver Pyle and Strother Martin), an ethereal swamp crossing led by a cornpone deacon (Hank Worden), and above all the famous skirmish with a hillside full of grade-school cadets from a venerable military academy. The film ends rather abruptly because Ford abandoned a climactic battle scene--the veteran stunt man and bit player Fred Kennedy having been killed in a horse fall. Golden-age cowboy star Hoot Gibson, who acted in Ford's directorial debut, Straight Shooting, appears as Sergeant Brown. --Richard T. Jameson

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great John Wayne Movie May 29 2004
By S.F. DVD watcher
Format:DVD
I love this movie. John Wayne's swagger, William Holden's class, and Constance Towers' charm. They all combine to make an excellent Civil War Movie based on an actually raid that pushed deep into the South.

The movie of course isn't accurate but that doesn't matter. The drama and action are great and there isn't any silly romance to ruin things. Constance Towers' presence helps in the development of John Wayne's character but doesn't slip into any thing that distracts from the main part of the movie.

There are also some great battle scenes. My favorite is the VMI cadet charge. This was also based on a real event that apparently wasn't as big of a deal as in the movie but is still interesting to read about if you get a chance.

I recommend this movie to all John Wayne and Civil War movie buffs.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a keeper Jun 13 2013
By S. Anderson
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you're a fan of John Wayne this film is a must that should be in your collection. It is a historical action film in which Wayne leads his Union cavalry unit in a foray deep behind Confederate lines during the US civil war. The film was directed by John Ford. & is based on an actual engagement which itself was noteworthy enough that it was studied in military colleges. The duke himself is in top form & is surrounded by a cast of veterans which includes William Holden & Constance Towers.
The blue ray conversion is also great showcasing John Ford's talent as a director.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another Ford-Wayne based on a Historical event. May 28 2003
By JediMack
Format:DVD
This movie teams William Holden with JW and the friction between these characters holds the movie. I rate this as one of my top 10 JW movies. The movie is based on historical events and except for a battle that didn't happen, it is close to the truth.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A late John Ford classic
The Horse Soldiers is a later John Ford cavalry movie in which he joined with John Wayne. Based on a true story, the movie is about a behind the lines mission for Union colonel... Read more
Published on May 24 2003 by T O'Brien
5.0 out of 5 stars John Ford At His Best
Director, John Ford, seemingly never made a bad movie and the list of his really good ones is long. "The Horse Soldiers" is one of his best. Read more
Published on Sep 6 2002 by John G. Gleeson Sr.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Civil war film
This is a classic war film. It has been called a "western", but I think it is more of a war film. Most of the picture takes place in the deep south, not the west. Read more
Published on Jun 4 2002 by Undertaker
5.0 out of 5 stars Lost Opportunity
I am a Civil War nut, and have seen this film several times, actually. For a Hollywood movie, this is about as authentic as it gets. Read more
Published on May 6 2002 by Jim Campbell
5.0 out of 5 stars Ford and Wayne do it again
To many who look at John Wayne as a one dimentional jingoistic actor this is likely the first film I would show them to change their mind. Read more
Published on April 14 2002 by Peter Ingemi
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Civil War Film from John Ford
THE HORSE SOLDIERS is an unusual cavalry movie from director John Ford. Usually Ford gives us an image of the United States Cavalry in all its might and splendor defending the... Read more
Published on Dec 7 2001 by hille2000
5.0 out of 5 stars Good John Wayne Film
The first time I saw this movie, I thought that it was a pretty good film. I was at my Grandma's house. Her husband who is a John Wayne nut, has the John Wayne scrapbook. Read more
Published on July 12 2001 by Tim
4.0 out of 5 stars The DUKE rides again!
A wonderful picture of the war between the states, "Horse Soldiers" follows the story of Wayne leading his troopers in an attack deep into enemy territory. Read more
Published on May 14 2001 by Mark Savary
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful transfer to DVD!!
I have been watching this film on video & laserdisc for the last dozen, or so, years. Never have I seen such a fine print! The beautiful technicolors come shining through. Read more
Published on May 11 2001 by Carolyn Falconer
5.0 out of 5 stars Best ACW film ever!
Well, other reviewers have practically said it all, except you can consider that film a ROAD MOVIE by the MASTER JOHN FORD. Read more
Published on May 7 2001 by ADB
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