Buffalo Soldier. It was alright for Mr. Lincoln to say we was free. But that ain't so! Not yet! Maybe some day, but not yet! John Ford's Sergeant Rutledge tells the story of a black man, 1st Sgt. Braxton Rutledge, a Buffalo Soldier of the 9th U.S. Cavalry who was up before a court-martial for the rape and murder of a white girl, Major Dabney's daughter, Lucy. Taking place in the court room the story is told…
Top Cast
Jeffrey Hunter
Lt. Tom Cantrell
Woody Strode
1st Sgt. Braxton Rutledge
Constance Towers
Mary Beecher
Billie Burke
Mrs. Cordelia Fosgate
Juano Hernández
Sgt. Matthew Luke Skidmore
Willis Bouchey
Col. Otis Fosgate - president of the court-martial
Carleton Young
Capt. Shattuck - prosecutor
Judson Pratt
Lt. Mulqueen (court-martial board member)
Chuck Roberson
Court-Martial Board Member (uncredited)
Chuck Hayward
Capt. Dickinson (uncredited)
Phil Adams
Court Guard (uncredited)
Mario Arteaga
Mexican (uncredited)
Gertrude Astor
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Brandon Beach
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Oscar Blank
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Clifton Brandon
Trooper (uncredited)
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FAQ about Sergeant Rutledge
What is Sergeant Rutledge about?
Respected black cavalry Sergeant Brax Rutledge stands court-martial for raping and killing a white woman and murdering her father, his superior officer.
When was Sergeant Rutledge released?
Sergeant Rutledge was released in 1960.
What genres does Sergeant Rutledge belong to?
Sergeant Rutledge is categorised as Western, Crime, Drama.
Who stars in Sergeant Rutledge?
The cast of Sergeant Rutledge includes Jeffrey Hunter, Woody Strode, Constance Towers, Billie Burke, Juano Hernández.