Sergeant Rutledge (DVD) / Warner Bros. Pictures presents ; John Ford's production ; written by James Warner Bellah and Willis Goldbeck ; produced by Willis Goldbeck and Patrick Ford ; directed by John Ford.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1960. Widescreen (16x9, 1.85:1). "This disc is expected to play back in DVD video Play Only devices and may not play back in other DVD devices, including records and PC drives."--Container. Includes trailer. Jeffrey Hunter, Constance Towers, Billie Burke, Woody Strode. Juano Hernandez, Willis Bouchey, Carleten Young, Judson Pratt.
Summary:
The story of Sergeant Rutledge, a 9th Cavalry officer on trial for rape and murder. Lt. Cantrell defends Rutledge as witnesses give testimony (relived in flashbacks) revealing the sergeant's gallantry, and the shocking truth behind the alleged crimes. Ford, who attacked racism in The Searchers, explores similar territory in this landmark Western, the power of which still rings out with uncommon force decades later.
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