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They Came to Cordura

They Came to Cordura

Slashing story of a desert warrior who fought his way from HELL to GLORY!

19596.52h 3m

Overview

An army major, himself guilty of cowardice, is asked to recommended soldiers for the Congressional Medal of Honor during the Mexican Border Incursion of 1916.

Directed by Robert Rossen
Written by Ivan Moffat, Robert Rossen, Glendon Swarthout
Produced by William Goetz
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Top Cast

Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper

Major Thomas Thorn

Rita Hayworth

Rita Hayworth

Adelaide Geary

Van Heflin

Van Heflin

Sgt. John Chawk

Tab Hunter

Tab Hunter

Lt. William Fowler

Richard Conte

Richard Conte

Cpl. Milo Trubee

Michael Callan

Michael Callan

Pvt. Andrew L. Hetherington

Dick York

Dick York

Pvt. Wilbur James Renziehausen

Robert Keith

Robert Keith

Col. Rogers

Edward Platt

Edward Platt

Col. DeRose

Carlos Romero

Carlos Romero

Arreaga

Themes & Keywords

cavalrymedal of honor

About They Came to Cordura

They Came to Cordura is a western film released in 1959 exploring themes of cavalry, medal of honor. Directed by Robert Rossen, it stars Gary Cooper, Rita Hayworth, Van Heflin. An army major, himself guilty of cowardice, is asked to recommended soldiers for the Congressional Medal of Honor during the Mexican Border Incursion of 1916.

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