Sergeant Rutledge
"Forget all the suspense you have ever seen! Forget all the excitement you have ever known!"
Originally released in 1960. Sergeant Rutledge is a western/crime film. directed by John Ford.
Starring Jeffrey Hunter, Woody Strode, and Constance Towers
Synopsis
Respected black cavalry Sergeant Brax Rutledge stands court-martial for raping and killing a white woman and murdering her father, his superior officer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 18, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (132 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jeffrey Hunter
as Lt. Tom Cantrell
Woody Strode
as 1st Sgt. Braxton Rutledge
Constance Towers
as Mary Beecher
Billie Burke
as Mrs. Cordelia Fosgate
Juano Hernández
as Sgt. Matthew Luke Skidmore
Willis Bouchey
as Col. Otis Fosgate - president of the court-martial
Carleton Young
as Capt. Shattuck - prosecutor
Judson Pratt
as Lt. Mulqueen (court-martial board member)
Chuck Roberson
as Court-Martial Board Member (uncredited)
Chuck Hayward
as Capt. Dickinson (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- John Ford Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sergeant Rutledge about?
Respected black cavalry Sergeant Brax Rutledge stands court-martial for raping and killing a white woman and murdering her father, his superior officer.
Who directed Sergeant Rutledge?
Sergeant Rutledge was directed by John Ford.
How long is Sergeant Rutledge?
Sergeant Rutledge has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Sergeant Rutledge released?
Sergeant Rutledge was released on May 18, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sergeant Rutledge?
The main cast of Sergeant Rutledge includes Jeffrey Hunter, Woody Strode, Constance Towers, Billie Burke, Juano Hernández.
Is Sergeant Rutledge worth watching?
Sergeant Rutledge has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 132 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.