The Horse Soldiers
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Movie Reviews of The Horse Soldiers
Movie Review: The Horse Soldiers 1959
Summary: 5 Stars
John Wayne (1907-1979) teams with William Holden (1918-1981) and eminent western director John Ford (1894-1973) for this frontier action : packed with laughter , romance and thrills . Writed by John Lee Mahin (1902-1984)and Martin Rackin (1918-1976) , this faithful representation of one of the most daring cavalry exploits in history is both a moving tribute to the men who fought and die in that bloody war , and a poweful , action-packed drama . Based on an actual Civil War incident , THE HORSE SOLDIER tells the rousting tale of a troop of Union soldiers who force their way deep Southern Territory to destroy a rebel stronghold a Newton Station . In command is hardbiten Colonel Marlowe (Wayne) , a man who is strikingly contrasted by the company's gentle surgeon (Holden) and the beautiful but crafty Southern belle (Constance Towers 1933 - ) who's forced to accompany the Union raiders on perhaps the most harrowing mission in the war . High Quality Transfer . RecommendedMovie Review: Great John Wayne Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
Movie Review: I Left My Home, I Left My Love, For The U.S. Cavalry...
Summary: 5 Stars
Based on a true incident during the Civil War, "Horse Soldiers", a spectacular cavalry film from the great John Ford, starring John Wayne and William Holden who make up pretty good rivals locking horns throughout the film, the Duke also locks horns with sexy actress Constance Towers, as a slow gradual love is brewing. There's Plenty of action and battle scenes, true to realistic, Horse Soldiers is one helluva cavalry picture. Look for Ken Curtis (Festus on Gunsmoke) Curtis also played parts in a few other John Wayne movies. This MGM dvd is 16x9 widescreen and remastered with good audio and transfer, a must for your John Wayne, John Ford cavalry collection. Horse Soldiers, one of my favorite amongst many John Wayne films.Movie Review: History of the Civil War
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this DVD because of my interest in the history of the Civil War in the U.S.A., especially the facts concerning General Grant's capture of the fort at Vicksburg, Mississippi. General Grant was the person responsible for intiating the attact on Newton Station to destroy supplies the South had, the railroad tracks that would be used to reinforce the fort at Vicksburg and as a distraction to the Southern armies during Grants attack on the fort at Vicksburg. I believe this movie portrayed these facts quite well, while adding a description of the terrible experiences caused by this war.Movie Review: Great Civil war film
Summary: 5 Stars
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. John Wayne is great as usual. John Ford proves he can direct great war films as well as westerns. If you like war films, or The Duke, get this dvd. The picture quality is great for a film released in 1959! This goes great along side "Gettysburg", and "Glory". There is a short part towards the end of the film, where some of the great music from Ford's "The Searchers" is used. This is a well made film.