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Springfield Rifle (1952)

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.

  • War
  • Western

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Gary CooperGary CooperMaj. Alex 'Lex' Kearney
  • Photo of Phyllis ThaxterPhyllis ThaxterErin Kearney
  • Photo of David BrianDavid BrianAustin McCool
  • Photo of Paul KellyPaul KellyLt. Col John Hudson
  • Photo of Philip CareyPhilip CareyCapt. Edward Tennick
  • Photo of Lon Chaney Jr.Lon Chaney Jr.Pete Elm
  • Photo of James MillicanJames MillicanMatthew Quint
  • Photo of Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsGuinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsSgt. Snow
  • Photo of Alan Hale Jr.Alan Hale Jr.Mizzell
  • Photo of Martin MilnerMartin MilnerPvt. Olie Larsen

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