They Came to Cordura (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1959, They Came to Cordura is a western film directed by Robert Rossen, running about 123 minutes. “Slashing story of a desert warrior who fought his way from HELL to GLORY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An army major, himself guilty of cowardice, is asked to recommended soldiers for the Congressional Medal of Honor during the Mexican Border Incursion of 1916.
Who’s in it. They Came to Cordura stars Gary Cooper as Major Thomas Thorn, Rita Hayworth as Adelaide Geary, Van Heflin as Sgt. John Chawk and Tab Hunter as Lt. William Fowler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, They Came to Cordura 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 They Came to Cordura page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Came to Cordura 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 They Came to Cordura (1959)?
- In US, They Came to Cordura 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 They Came to Cordura worth watching?
- They Came to Cordura holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in They Came to Cordura?
- They Came to Cordura stars Gary Cooper, Rita Hayworth, Van Heflin, Tab Hunter and Richard Conte.
- When was They Came to Cordura released?
- They Came to Cordura was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.