Sergeant Rutledge
Movie
1960
1 HOUR 47 MINS
Western
A cavalry officer defends a man who had been under his command, a Black sergeant who is being accused of rape and murder.
Cast & Crew
Jeffrey Hunter Lt. Tom Cantrell
Woody Strode 1st Sgt. Braxton Rutledge
Constance Towers Mary Beecher
Billie Burke Mrs. Cordelia Fosgate
Juano Hernandez Sgt. Matthew Luke Skimore
Willis Bouchey Col. Otis Fosgate
Carleton Young Capt. Shattuck
Judson Pratt Lt. Mulqueen
Bill Henry Capt. Dwyer (uncredited)
Walter Reed Capt. McAfee (uncredited)
Chuck Hayward Capt. Dickinson (uncredited)
Mae Marsh Nellie (uncredited)
Fred Libby Chandler Hubble (uncredited)
Charles Seel Dr. Walter Eckner (uncredited)
Jack Pennick Sergeant (uncredited)
Estelle Winwood Spectator (uncredited)
John Ford Director
James Warner Bellah Screenwriter
Willis Goldbeck Screenwriter
Patrick Ford Producer
Willis Goldbeck Producer
Bert Glennon Cinematography
Jack Murray Film Editing
Howard Jackson Original Music
Eddie Imazu Art Director
Frank M. Miller Set Decoration
Marjorie Best Costume Design
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Sunday, September 7
A cavalry officer (Jeffrey Hunter) defends a man (Woody Strode) accused of rape, murder.
Monday, September 8
A cavalry officer (Jeffrey Hunter) defends a man (Woody Strode) accused of rape, murder.
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