7th Cavalry provides a different character for Randolph Scott, even though sometimes it's tough to tell his 1950s westerns apart. Yes, he's played a soldier before, but not a cavalry officer accused of cowardice and hated by all the men in his company. Just before the massacre of Little Big Horn, he requested leave from General Custer to visit his fiancé, Barbara Hale. Since he was Custer's best friend, the rest of the company believe Scottie knew about the impending attack and requested leave on purpose to save his own life.
But we know Scottie McScottie Pants - he's no coward! He's an upstanding soldier, the king of westerns, and looks better atop a horse than anyone else in the business. But, in addition to the eye candy of Scottie in Technicolor, you'll also get to see an interesting story as he has to prove his honor. No one believes him, so he feels forced to take a desperate measure: return to Indian-claimed territory and gather the fallen corpses so they can receive a proper burial.
You might see some familiar faces in the supporting cast: "Ernie the cab driver" (Frank Faylen) is one of the volunteers who goes on the suicide mission with Scottie. Jay C. Flippen, Leo Gordon, and Harry Carey Jr. Join them as well. The story, as well as the relationship between the Cavalry and the Indians, make this one really worth while.
But we know Scottie McScottie Pants - he's no coward! He's an upstanding soldier, the king of westerns, and looks better atop a horse than anyone else in the business. But, in addition to the eye candy of Scottie in Technicolor, you'll also get to see an interesting story as he has to prove his honor. No one believes him, so he feels forced to take a desperate measure: return to Indian-claimed territory and gather the fallen corpses so they can receive a proper burial.
You might see some familiar faces in the supporting cast: "Ernie the cab driver" (Frank Faylen) is one of the volunteers who goes on the suicide mission with Scottie. Jay C. Flippen, Leo Gordon, and Harry Carey Jr. Join them as well. The story, as well as the relationship between the Cavalry and the Indians, make this one really worth while.