SERGEANT RUTLEDGE

Forget all the suspense you have ever seen! Forget all the excitement you have ever known!

In 1866, new fighting units are formed within the U.S. Cavalry, the courageous 9th and 10th regiments. Plains Indians call them Buffalo Soldiers because of the bison coats they wear in winter. History, judging from the regiments' list of Medal of Honor winners, calls them heroes. Against this backdrop, legendary director John Ford crafts the story of Sergeant Rutledge (Woody Strode), a 9th Cavalry officer on trial for rape and murder. Lt. Cantrell (Jeffrey Hunter) defends Rutledge as witnesses give testimony (relived in flashbacks) revealing the Sergeant's gallantry – and the shocking truth behind the alleged crimes. Ford, who attacked racism in The Searchers, explores similar territory in this landmark Western, the power of which still rings out with uncommon force decades later.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• NEW 4K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
• Audio interview with TCM host Ben Mankiewicz and Film historian/author Donald Bogle
• WB Cartoons:
• HOPALONG CASUALTY
• WEST OF THE PESOS
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature