Springfield Rifle
"The Gun... The Girl... They Made One Man The Equal Of Five!"
Originally released in 1952. Springfield Rifle is a war/western film. directed by André de Toth.
Starring Gary Cooper, Phyllis Thaxter, and David Brian
Synopsis
Major Lex Kearney, dishonourably discharged from the army for cowardice in battle, volunteers to go undercover to try to prevent raids against shipments of horses desperately needed for the Union war effort. Falling in with the gang of jayhawkers and Confederate soldiers who have been conducting the raids, he gradually gains their trust and is put in a position where he can discover who has been giving them secret information revealing the routes of the horse shipments.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 22, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (42 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gary Cooper
as Maj. Alex 'Lex' Kearney
Phyllis Thaxter
as Erin Kearney
David Brian
as Austin McCool
Paul Kelly
as Lt. Col John Hudson
Philip Carey
as Capt. Edward Tennick
Lon Chaney Jr.
as Pete Elm
James Millican
as Matthew Quint
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
as Sgt. Snow
Alan Hale Jr.
as Mizzell
Martin Milner
as Pvt. Olie Larsen
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Springfield Rifle about?
Major Lex Kearney, dishonourably discharged from the army for cowardice in battle, volunteers to go undercover to try to prevent raids against shipments of horses desperately needed for the Union w...
Who directed Springfield Rifle?
Springfield Rifle was directed by André de Toth.
How long is Springfield Rifle?
Springfield Rifle has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Springfield Rifle released?
Springfield Rifle was released on October 22, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Springfield Rifle?
The main cast of Springfield Rifle includes Gary Cooper, Phyllis Thaxter, David Brian, Paul Kelly, Philip Carey.