(1960)Directed by John Ford111 minWestern, Crime, Drama

“Forget all the suspense you have ever seen! Forget all the excitement you have ever known!”

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

Jeffrey Hunteras Lt. Tom Cantrell

Woody Strodeas 1st Sgt. Braxton Rutledge

Constance Towersas Mary Beecher

Billie Burkeas Mrs. Cordelia Fosgate

Juano Hernándezas Sgt. Matthew Luke Skidmore

Willis Boucheyas Col. Otis Fosgate - president of the court-martial

Carleton Youngas Capt. Shattuck - prosecutor

Judson Prattas Lt. Mulqueen (court-martial board member)

Chuck Robersonas Court-Martial Board Member (uncredited)

Chuck Haywardas Capt. Dickinson (uncredited)

PA Phil Adamsas Court Guard (uncredited)

Mario Arteagaas Mexican (uncredited)

Gertrude Astoras Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

BB Brandon Beachas Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

OB Oscar Blankas Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Clifton Brandonas Trooper (uncredited)

Naaman Brownas Trooper (uncredited)

Louis Byrdas Trooper (uncredited)

Ruth Cliffordas Officer's Wife (uncredited)

JC Jane Crowleyas Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Shug Fisheras Mr. Owens (uncredited)

Eugene Gainesas Trooper (uncredited)

SH Sam Harrisas Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

William Henryas Capt. Dwyer (uncredited)

Sergeant Rutledge