Springfield Rifle (1952)
Springfield Rifle is a 1952 war movie directed by André de Toth, with a running time of 1h 33m. It stars Gary Cooper, Phyllis Thaxter and David Brian.
Major Lex Kearney, dishonourably discharged from the army for cowardice in battle, volunteers to go undercover to try to prevent raids against shipments of horses desperately needed for the Union war effort. Falling in with the gang of jayhawkers and Confederate soldiers who have been conducting the raids, he gradually gains their trust and is put in a position where he can discover who has been giving them secret information revealing the routes of the horse shipments.
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What is Springfield Rifle about?
Major Lex Kearney, dishonourably discharged from the army for cowardice in battle, volunteers to go undercover to try to prevent raids against shipments of horses desperately needed for the Union war effort. Falling in with the gang of jayhawkers and Confederate soldiers who have been conducting the raids, he gradually gains their trust and is put in a position where he can discover who has been giving them secret information revealing the routes of the horse shipments.
When was Springfield Rifle released?
Springfield Rifle was released on 22 October 1952.
How long is Springfield Rifle?
Springfield Rifle runs 1h 33m.
Who made Springfield Rifle?
Springfield Rifle was directed by André de Toth.
Where can I watch Springfield Rifle?
Springfield Rifle is available on YouTube TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Springfield Rifle
Stream: YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Cast
- Gary Cooper as Maj. Alex 'Lex' Kearney
- Phyllis Thaxter as Erin Kearney
- David Brian as Austin McCool
- Paul Kelly as Lt. Col John Hudson
- Philip Carey as Capt. Edward Tennick
- Lon Chaney Jr. as Pete Elm
- James Millican as Matthew Quint
- Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams as Sgt. Snow
- Alan Hale Jr. as Mizzell
- Martin Milner as Pvt. Olie Larsen
- Wilton Graff as Col. George Sharpe
- George Eldredge as Judge Advocate (uncredited)