They Died with Their Boots On (1941)

About This Movie

They Died with Their Boots On is a 1941 western and war film directed by Raoul Walsh. Its leading cast includes Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland and Arthur Kennedy. It runs for 2 hours 20 minutes.

Synopsis

The story follows General George Armstrong Custer's adventures from his West Point days to his death. He defies orders during the Civil War, trains the 7th Cavalry, appeases Chief Crazy Horse and later engages in bloody battle with the Sioux nation.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Official Trailer

Theatrical Trailer · plays from YouTube

Cast

• Errol Flynn George Armstrong Custer
• Olivia de Havilland Elizabeth Bacon
• Arthur Kennedy Ned Sharp
• Charley Grapewin California Joe
• Gene Lockhart Samuel Bacon, Esq.
• Anthony Quinn Crazy Horse
• Stanley Ridges Maj. Romulus Taipe
• John Litel Gen. Phil Sheridan
• Walter Hampden William Sharp
• Sydney Greenstreet Lt. Gen. Winfield Scott
• Regis Toomey Fitzhugh Lee
• Hattie McDaniel Callie
• G.P. Huntley Lt. 'Queen's Own' Butler
• Frank Wilcox Capt. Webb
• Joe Sawyer Sgt. Doolittle
• Minor Watson Senator Smith
• Eddie Acuff Cpl. Smith (uncredited)
• Tod Andrews Cadet Brown (uncredited)