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Sergeant Rutledge
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Sergeant Rutledge

1960 · 111 min Western Crime Drama
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

Respected black cavalry Sergeant Brax Rutledge stands court-martial for raping and killing a white woman and murdering her father, his superior officer.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: John Ford

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter

Lt. Tom Cantrell

Woody Strode

Woody Strode

1st Sgt. Braxton Rutledge

Constance Towers

Constance Towers

Mary Beecher

Billie Burke

Billie Burke

Mrs. Cordelia Fosgate

Juano Hernández

Juano Hernández

Sgt. Matthew Luke Skidmore

Willis Bouchey

Willis Bouchey

Col. Otis Fosgate - president of the court-martial

Carleton Young

Carleton Young

Capt. Shattuck - prosecutor

Judson Pratt

Judson Pratt

Lt. Mulqueen (court-martial board member)

Chuck Roberson

Chuck Roberson

Court-Martial Board Member (uncredited)

Chuck Hayward

Chuck Hayward

Capt. Dickinson (uncredited)

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