# Sergeant Rutledge (1960)

> A Black cavalry sergeant fights to preserve his honor when a frontier court-martial turns racial prejudice into evidence of guilt.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/27957

## Facts

- Runtime: 111 min
- Genres: Western, Crime, Drama
- Director: John Ford
- Cast: Jeffrey Hunter, Woody Strode, Constance Towers, Billie Burke, Juano Hernández, Willis Bouchey, Carleton Young, Judson Pratt
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054292/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: serious, tense, solemn, classic western night, historical drama viewing

## Synopsis

A powerful courtroom drama that confronts the harsh realities of racism and justice.

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