Column South (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1953, Column South is a western film directed by Frederick de Cordova, running about 84 minutes. “Against treason and Navajo fury the U.S. cavalry rides !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the weeks prior to the start of the Civil War, Confederate sympathizers hope to help their cause by inciting a Navajo war in the New Mexico Territory. Director Frederick de Cordova's 1953 western stars Audie Murphy, Robert Sterling, Joan Evans, Ray Collins, Dennis Weaver, Palmer Lee, Jack Kelly, James Best, Bob Steele and Ralph Moody.
Who’s in it. Column South stars Audie Murphy as Jed Sayre, Joan Evans as Marcy Whitlock, Robert Sterling as Capt. Lee Whitlock and Ray Collins as Brig. Gen. Storey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Column South has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Column South page.
If you liked it. Fans of Column South tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Column South (1953)?
- In US, Column South is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Column South worth watching?
- Column South holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Column South?
- Column South stars Audie Murphy, Joan Evans, Robert Sterling, Ray Collins and Dennis Weaver.
- When was Column South released?
- Column South was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.