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Sergeant Rutledge

on BBC Two England

Western drama starring Jeffrey Hunter, Woody Strode
Arizona 1881: a black sergeant has been charged with rape and murder. Acting as his defence counsel is his friend and fellow soldier Lieutenant Cantrell, who not only has to prove the sergeant's innocence, but also combat the ignorant prejudice and intolerance displayed by the local community. (1960)
+ See Films: pages 44-53

Contributors

Director:
John Ford
Lt Thomas Cantrell:
Jeffrey Hunter
Sgt Braxton Rutledge:
Woody Strode
Mary Beecher:
Constance Towers
Colonel Fosgate:
Willis Bouchey
Mrs Fosgate:
Billie Burke
Captain Shattuck:
Carleton Young
Lieutenant Mulqueen:
Judson Pratt
SgtSkidmore:
Juano Hernandez
Nellie:
Mae Marsh

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