Sergeant Rutledge (1960)

Plot summary :.Black cavalry Sergeant Rutledge is Accused of Rape and Murder of young White woman, and Murder of her father, who is Rutledge's superior officer...Details :.4 stars overall for Sergeant Rutledge movie from 1960..5 stars for Woody Strode portrayal of Sergeant Rutledge.5 stars for Willis Bouchey portrayal of Otis Fosgate, the President of the Court Martial..4 stars for Billie Burke portrayal of Cordelia Fosgate, wife of Otis.4 stars for Carleton Young portrayal of the Racist Prosecutor..3 stars for Jeffrey Hunter portrayal of Tom Cantrell, the Defense Counsel/Lawyer.2 stars for Constance Towers portrayal of Mary Beecher. Director and Writer did her a Disservice..4 stars for movie portrayal of Buffalo Soldiers, who were African American soldiers from US 10th Cavalry Regiment...Movie story takes place during Court Martial, where Sergeant Rutledge has been Accused of 2 Murders and 1 Rape. Details of events are told through a Series of Flashbacks..Murder of Major Dabney, plus Rape and Murder of Dabney's young daughter, are described thru Testimony of each Witness..Sergeant Rutledge movie thankfully does Not preach. However, the movie does Acknowledge Harsh Realities of Old West :.Murder.Rape.Torture.Racism.Sexism...Sergeant Rutledge movie was directed by Academy Award winning John Ford. Western genre movie is excellent and underrated. However, it is Not one of director John Ford's top 10 movies..5 masterpiece movies from director John Ford :.The Searchers.The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.Stagecoach.The Grapes Of Wrath.The Quiet Man...Recommend watching Sergeant Rutledge movie, if you are fan of Western genre movies or a fan of John Ford movies..Sergeant Rutledge *might be* considered a US Calvary version of To Kill a Mockingbird movie. But definitely Not the masterpiece of To Kill a Mockingbird..

John Ford is my favourite director. He never put a scene or shot a scene wrong. A must see film. The plot is a bit thin but so are mot westerns. Simply fantastic.A great Constance Towers. (I fell in love with her after seeing THE HORSE SOLDIERS at seven or eight years of age!).LOLSeriously, if you do not have seen go for it.

One of the lesser known John Ford films, this one is a gem, especially for Woody Strode fans. The rest of the cast is excellent as well and follows in the tradition of John Ford's usual line up of actors and actresses. The plot is surprisingly mature material for its time, but is handled well. It was filmed in Arizona's Monument Valley, which Ford favored for his westerns, and lends to a great atmosphere for the event and time in history in which it takes place. It is a " must have " for anyone's film library if they love a good John Ford western !

This movie is a hidden treasure. Why it is not more well known? Possibly because it is a 1960 western that has a large African-American cast, one of whom is the title character. It could also be because it is a court room drama, and the action sequences are only in flashbacks. Whatever the reason, the fact is this movie is way ahead of its time. It is a dark tale that reveals the ugly side of many of its characters. It deals with the subjects of racism, sexism, and sexual assault in a frank and adult manner. The film does not beat the viewer over the head with a message, but it does not ignore the existence and reality of these issues. Another reason to love it is that there aren't many films that are about the Buffalo Soldiers of the Old West, and this is a John Ford film that tells a story about them and does it well. It may not be quite the masterpiece that John Ford's The Searchers, Stagecoach, and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance are, but it is up there among the great westerns. Perhaps in time its proper place will be better understood among film fans.

This move arrived early, and in perfect condition. I already loved this movie because it came out in 1960, and showed the double standard of how Blacks were treated in the late1800's in the U.S. Calvary. But as a John Ford Classic, it was alittle over the top, in dialogue. Still a great movie.

Although this may be considered a western it really is much more than that. Whether you are a fan of the western genre or not it is still a good watch! It has action. It has suspense. It has mystery. It has drama. It has all this and enough plot twists to keep you guessing what is going on and who done what. Above all that though there is at its center a heart touching story with a moral behind it. Woody Strode was absolutely one the greatest actors in any genre but he was especially great in western settings! Sadly he is no longer with us. This movie is a fitting tribute to him. Also Jeffery Hunter does a great job! Another great actor who died much too young. It is great to see his performance as well. If you're considering purchasing this one stop. There is nothing to consider. Get it while you can. Enjoy!

The John Ford Repertory Company comes through again. Perfectly cast and beautifully filmed - Woody Strode, Jeffrey Hunter, Constance Towers, &Juano Hernandez are excellent with Billie Burke, Willis Bouchey, & Judson Pratt stealing scenes left & right.A courtroom drama told through flashbacks.

I am a "HUGE" Woody Strode fan. Strode was all Man! Correct me if I am wrong, the research I did said at the time of filming Sergeant Rutledge, Strode was 46 years old. He looked amazing! I will watch any movie with Strode in it. He was a fine actor and one of my heroes.

well done good story line and great actors

John Ford à travers Sergeant Rutledge traite le sujet du racisme dans la justice une oeuvre intemporelle à regarder x fois

unfortunately didn't realise I was buying a video