Review of Sergeant Rutledge (1960) by Tim C — 08 Aug 2010
John Ford was famous for his westerns as well as his dramas, and here he blends them both together and even has social commentary relevant to an ever changing political atmosphere of the sixties. The main character is Woody Strode, playing a sergeant in a rank of Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th Calvary who is accused of rape and murder.
Jeffrey Hunter is his fellow soldier and his defending lawyer. Billie Burke, in her last movie, plays the socialite wife of the judge. It is a story about prejudice and Woody Strode leads the way and shows his dramatic chops.
John Ford holds nothing back, and it is worth it.
This review of Sergeant Rutledge (1960) was written by Tim C on 08 Aug 2010.
Sergeant Rutledge has generally received very positive reviews.
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