They Died with Their Boots On

(1941)Directed by Raoul Walsh140 minWestern, War, Drama, Romance
A STORY OF UNDYING FAITH!

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.

Errol Flynnas George Armstrong Custer
Olivia de Havillandas Elizabeth Bacon
Arthur Kennedyas Ned Sharp
Charley Grapewinas California Joe
Gene Lockhartas Samuel Bacon, Esq.
Anthony Quinnas Crazy Horse
Stanley Ridgesas Maj. Romulus Taipe
John Litelas Gen. Phil Sheridan
Walter Hampdenas William Sharp
Sydney Greenstreetas Lt. Gen. Winfield Scott
Regis Toomeyas Fitzhugh Lee
G.P. Huntleyas Lt. 'Queen's Own' Butler
Frank Wilcoxas Capt. Webb
Joe Sawyeras Sgt. Doolittle
Minor Watsonas Senator Smith
Eddie Acuffas Cpl. Smith (uncredited)
Tod Andrewsas Cadet Brown (uncredited)
Cyril Archambaultas Lakota Sioux Warrior (uncredited)
Irving Baconas Uniform Salesman (uncredited)
Walter Baldwinas Settler (uncredited)
Roy Barcroftas Officer (uncredited)
Hank Bellas 1st Michigan Officer (uncredited)
Brooks Benedictas Well-Wisher (uncredited)