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Santa Fe Trail
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Santa Fe Trail

1940-12-20 · 110 min · ★ 5.8

Western

As a penalty for fighting fellow classmates days before graduating from West Point, J.E.B. Stuart, George Armstrong Custer and four friends are assigned to the 2nd Cavalry, stationed at Fort Leavenworth. While there they aid in the capture and execution of the abolitionist, John Brown following the Battle of Harper's Ferry.

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Directors
Michael Curtiz
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Errol FlynnErrol FlynnJeb Stuart
Olivia de HavillandOlivia de HavillandKit Carson Holliday
Raymond MasseyRaymond MasseyJohn Brown
Ronald ReaganRonald ReaganGeorge Custer
Alan HaleAlan HaleTex Bell
William LundiganWilliam LundiganBob Holliday
Van HeflinVan HeflinRader
Gene ReynoldsGene ReynoldsJason Brown
Henry O'NeillHenry O'NeillCyrus Brody
Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsGuinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsWindy Brody
Alan BaxterAlan BaxterOliver Brown
John LitelJohn LitelMartin
Moroni OlsenMoroni OlsenRobert E. Lee
David BruceDavid BrucePhil Sheridan
Hobart CavanaughHobart CavanaughBarber Doyle
Charles D. BrownCharles D. BrownMajor Sumner
Joe SawyerJoe SawyerKitzmiller
Frank WilcoxFrank WilcoxJames Longstreet
Ward BondWard BondTownley
Russell SimpsonRussell SimpsonShubel Morgan

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