Sergeant Rutledge (1960)

Name: Sergeant Rutledge
Genre: Western, Crime, Drama
Released: 1960
Duration: 111 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Jeffrey Hunter, Woody Strode, Constance Towers, Billie Burke, Juano Hernández

1h 51m United States of America

Western Crime Drama

Plot

Sergeant Brax Rutledge, a distinguished African American cavalry officer, faces a court-martial, accused of the heinous crimes of raping a white woman and murdering her father, who was also his commanding officer. As the trial unfolds, evidence and testimonies reveal the complexities of race, honor, and justice in a prejudiced society. Rutledge's steadfast demeanor and the truth behind the accusations challenge the perceptions of those around him, ultimately forcing a reckoning with deep-seated biases and the struggle for dignity in a turbulent era.

Cast

Jeffrey Hunter Woody Strode Constance Towers Billie Burke Juano Hernández Willis Bouchey Carleton Young Judson Pratt Chuck Roberson Chuck Hayward Phil Adams Mario Arteaga Gertrude Astor Brandon Beach Oscar Blank