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The Bugle Sounds
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The Bugle Sounds

1942-01-30 · 102 min · ★ 6.8

War · Drama

An old-time cavalry sergeant's resistance to change could cost him his post.

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Directors
S. Sylvan Simon
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Wallace BeeryWallace BeerySgt. Patrick Aloysius 'Hap' Doan
Marjorie MainMarjorie MainSusie 'Suz'
Donna ReedDonna ReedSally Hanson
Lewis StoneLewis StoneCol. Jack Lawton
Henry O'NeillHenry O'NeillLt. Col. Harry Seton
William LundiganWilliam LundiganJoe 'Joey' Hanson
Chill WillsChill WillsSgt. Larry Dillon
George BancroftGeorge Bancroft'Russ' Russell
Jerome CowanJerome CowanMr. Nichols
Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsGuinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsSgt. Krims
Jonathan HaleJonathan HaleBrigadier-General
Tom DuganTom DuganSgt. Strong
Roman BohnenRoman BohnenMr. Leech
Arthur SpaceArthur SpaceHank
Ray TealRay TealSergeant
Jimmy SpencerRecruit (uncredited)

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