Springfield Rifle 1952
“The Gun... The Girl... They Made One Man The Equal Of Five!”
What is Springfield Rifle?
Springfield Rifle is a 1952 war and western film centered on Major Lex Kearney, a man dishonourably discharged for cowardice. Kearney volunteers for an undercover mission to infiltrate a gang of jayhawkers and Confederate soldiers to identify the source of leaked information regarding Union horse shipments.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1952
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 22, 1952
- Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Genres
- War, Western
- Updated
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Overview
Springfield Rifle is a 1952 war and western film centered on Major Lex Kearney, a man dishonourably discharged for cowardice. Kearney volunteers for an undercover mission to infiltrate a gang of jayhawkers and Confederate soldiers to identify the source of leaked information regarding Union horse shipments.
Culturally, the film was premiered with significant festivities in Springfield, Massachusetts, on October 7, 1952, which included a parade and a pageant. The narrative follows a trajectory of infiltration and trust-building within a hostile environment to protect vital war resources.
Should you watch it?
“A disgraced army major goes undercover to stop raids on Union horse shipments.”
- Explores a protagonist seeking redemption after a dishonorable discharge
- Features an undercover plot involving jayhawkers and Confederate soldiers
- Focuses on the strategic protection of Union war effort resources
- The film may be too short for those seeking an epic war saga
Watch it if you enjoy stories about infiltration and military espionage set during the American Civil War.
The film is a war and western with a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.
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Is Springfield Rifle worth watching?
It is suitable for viewers interested in Civil War-era undercover operations and redemption arcs.
What is the movie's duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
This is a feature film rather than a series, so there are no episodes.
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