Sergeant Rutledge

1960 · 1h 51m · Released

NR Western, Crime, Drama

Respected black cavalry Sergeant Brax Rutledge stands court-martial for raping and killing a white woman and murdering her father, his superior officer.

7.0 The Movie Database

Read the book by James Warner Bellah

Where to stream Sergeant Rutledge

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Top cast and crew

John Ford Director

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)

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Frequently asked questions about Sergeant Rutledge

Where can I watch Sergeant Rutledge in the United States?

Sergeant Rutledge is available to stream on Fawesome and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Sergeant Rutledge for free?

Sergeant Rutledge streams free with ads in the United States on Fawesome and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Sergeant Rutledge?

Sergeant Rutledge scores 7.0 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Sergeant Rutledge?

Sergeant Rutledge stars Jeffrey Hunter, Woody Strode, Constance Towers, Billie Burke, and Juano Hernández. John Ford is the director.

How long is Sergeant Rutledge?

Sergeant Rutledge runs 1h 51m (111 minutes).

When did Sergeant Rutledge come out?

Sergeant Rutledge was released on May 18, 1960.

Which studio made Sergeant Rutledge?

Sergeant Rutledge was produced by John Ford Productions and Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States.

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