They Came to Cordura
"Slashing story of a desert warrior who fought his way from HELL to GLORY!"
Originally released in 1959. They Came to Cordura is a western film. directed by Robert Rossen. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Gary Cooper, Rita Hayworth, and Van Heflin
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (31 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gary Cooper
as Major Thomas Thorn
Rita Hayworth
as Adelaide Geary
Van Heflin
as Sgt. John Chawk
Tab Hunter
as Lt. William Fowler
Richard Conte
as Cpl. Milo Trubee
Michael Callan
as Pvt. Andrew L. Hetherington
Dick York
as Pvt. Wilbur James Renziehausen
Robert Keith
as Col. Rogers
Edward Platt
as Col. DeRose
Carlos Romero
as Arreaga
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is They Came to Cordura about?
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.
Who directed They Came to Cordura?
They Came to Cordura was directed by Robert Rossen.
How long is They Came to Cordura?
They Came to Cordura has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was They Came to Cordura released?
They Came to Cordura was released on June 1, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in They Came to Cordura?
The main cast of They Came to Cordura includes Gary Cooper, Rita Hayworth, Van Heflin, Tab Hunter, Richard Conte.