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An army major, himself guilty of cowardice, is asked to recommend soldiers for the Congressional Medal of Honor during the Mexican Border Incursion of 1916.An army major, himself guilty of cowardice, is asked to recommend soldiers for the Congressional Medal of Honor during the Mexican Border Incursion of 1916.An army major, himself guilty of cowardice, is asked to recommend soldiers for the Congressional Medal of Honor during the Mexican Border Incursion of 1916.
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Jim Bannon
- Capt. Paltz
- (as James Bannon)
Wendell Hoyt
- Cavalry Trooper
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaAlthough Gary Cooper was 57, his character Major Thorn was forty years old according to the novel. Early in the film it is mentioned that Thorn's father had recently been killed while still on active service.
- GoofsMajor Thorn improperly salutes Colonel DeRose in the opening scene when he is dismissed. He should have saluted and held his salute until it was acknowledged. Instead, he lowers his arm even before Colonel Rose acknowledges it.
- Quotes
Major Thomas Thorn: Did you ever see the Medal of Honor?
Private Renziehausen: No, Sir.
Major Thomas Thorn: It's the most beautiful decoration of all, as it should be. I'd trade an ear for one any time, two in fact.
Private Renziehausen: Excuse me, Sir, but I'd rather have the ear.
- Crazy creditsOpening credits prologue:
On the night of March 8th, 1916, a large mounted force of Mexican rebels under Pancho Villa crossed the American Border and attacked the town of Columbus, New Mexico, killing and wounding both American civilians and soldiers.
As a result of this action,the United States Army sent an expedition into Mexico with orders to capture Villa and disperse his forces.
It was during this campaign that one man, an United States Army officer,was forced to come face to face with two of the great fundamental questions that affect mankind:
What Is Courage? What Is Cowardice?
This is the story of his search for an answer.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Stars of the Silver Screen: Rita Hayworth (2011)
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"What is courage? What is cowardice?"
This tortuous drama is one of only a handful of films depicting America's skirmish with Mexico early last century. Although staged in CinemaScope against a spectacular mountainous backdrop, the real drama is mainly interior and most of the conflict between the officers rather than with the Mexicans.
Rita Hayworth in a very rare latino role gives possibly her best performance as a shady lady along for the ride.
Rita Hayworth in a very rare latino role gives possibly her best performance as a shady lady along for the ride.
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- $4,000,000 (estimated)
- Runtime2 hours 3 minutes
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- 2.35 : 1
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