Springfield Rifle (1952) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
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Springfield Rifle (1952) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- 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)
- Fess Parker as Jim Randolph (uncredited)
- Ewing Mitchell as Capt. Spencer (uncredited)
- Richard Hale as Gen. Halleck (uncredited)
Why Watch Springfield Rifle?
The Vibe: Springfield Rifle is a captivating and well-crafted war and western movie from 1952. Directed by André de Toth, and starring Gary Cooper, Phyllis Thaxter, 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.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.3/10, Springfield Rifle retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends war with western elements, Springfield Rifle deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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