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Movie poster: They Died with Their Boots On (1941)
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They Died with Their Boots On

1941 · 140 min Western War Drama Romance
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

The story follows General George Armstrong Custer's adventures from his West Point days to his death. He defies orders during the Civil War, trains the 7th Cavalry, appeases Chief Crazy Horse and later engages in bloody battle with the Sioux nation.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1941
Country United States of America
Genre Western, War, Drama, Romance
Director Raoul Walsh
Runtime 140 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.6/10 (116 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Errol Flynn delivers a charismatic and layered portrayal of Custer, capturing both his reckless bravado and earnest idealism. The grand battle sequences remain impressive in scope, while the romantic subplot with Olivia de Havilland provides emotional depth and nuance.

What lingers after the final trumpet call is a poignant reflection on destiny, legacy, and the complex tapestry of history, where legend and tragedy are inextricably woven. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Raoul Walsh

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🎭 Cast

Errol Flynn

Errol Flynn

George Armstrong Custer

Olivia de Havilland

Olivia de Havilland

Elizabeth Bacon

Arthur Kennedy

Arthur Kennedy

Ned Sharp

Charley Grapewin

Charley Grapewin

California Joe

Gene Lockhart

Gene Lockhart

Samuel Bacon, Esq.

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Crazy Horse

Stanley Ridges

Stanley Ridges

Maj. Romulus Taipe

John Litel

John Litel

Gen. Phil Sheridan

Walter Hampden

Walter Hampden

William Sharp

Sydney Greenstreet

Sydney Greenstreet

Lt. Gen. Winfield Scott

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