Sergeant Rutledge 1960
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What is Sergeant Rutledge?
Released on May 18, 1960, Sergeant Rutledge is a US western, crime, and drama film directed by John Ford. The story follows Lieutenant Tom Cantrell as he arrives at a southwestern US army headquarters to defend Sergeant Braxton Rutledge, a veteran of the all-black Ninth Cavalry who is accused of raping and killing a white woman and murdering his superior officer.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1960
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 111 minutes
- Release date
- May 18, 1960
- Studios
- John Ford Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Genres
- Western, Crime, Drama
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Overview
Released on May 18, 1960, Sergeant Rutledge is a US western, crime, and drama film directed by John Ford. The story follows Lieutenant Tom Cantrell as he arrives at a southwestern US army headquarters to defend Sergeant Braxton Rutledge, a veteran of the all-black Ninth Cavalry who is accused of raping and killing a white woman and murdering his superior officer.
The film features performances by Jeffrey Hunter, Constance Towers, Billie Burke, Woody Strode, and Juano Hernandez. It blends military courtroom drama with historical western elements, centering on the high-stakes trial of a respected cavalry soldier.
Should you watch it?
“A respected black cavalry sergeant faces a court-martial for murder and rape.”
- Witness a compelling court-martial defense led by Lieutenant Tom Cantrell for Sergeant Braxton Rutledge.
- Explore the history of the all-black Ninth Cavalry within a classic western drama.
- Enjoy a feature-length film directed by John Ford starring Jeffrey Hunter, Constance Towers, and Woody Strode.
- Viewers seeking fast-paced action might find the courtroom and investigative format less thrilling than traditional westerns.
Watch it if you enjoy courtroom dramas and westerns that explore military justice and racial dynamics.
The film combines western, crime, and drama genres across a runtime of one hour and fifty-one minutes.
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Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database.
Is Sergeant Rutledge worth watching?
The film holds positive user ratings across multiple databases, including seventy-eight percent on CSFD and seventy-two percent on Kinobox.
What is the binge duration for Sergeant Rutledge?
The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty-one minutes.
What are the essential episodes or viewing parts?
As a feature film released in 1960, it is watched as a single complete movie rather than episodic content.
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