Cavalry Scout (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1951, Cavalry Scout is an action, adventure, romance and western film directed by Lesley Selander, running about 78 minutes. “LT. SPAUDLING - He brought gallant love to a lawless town...and fury to the wilderness beyond!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kirby Frye, a former Confederate officer but now a Union Cavalry scout, is sent into Montana territory to locate and retrieve three Gatling Guns stolen from the U.S. Arsenal by outlaws believed to have taken them west to sell to the Soiux and Cheyenne. The trail leads him to Red Bluff where, aided by Claire Corville, he and the audience discover together and real quick like that Martin Gavin, a supposedly-honest operator of a freight line, has the guns and intends to exchange them to the Indians for furs.
Who’s in it. Cavalry Scout stars Rod Cameron as Kirby Frye, Audrey Long as Claire Conville, Jim Davis as Lt. Spaulding and James Millican as Martin Gavin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Cavalry Scout has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cavalry Scout page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cavalry Scout tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cavalry Scout (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cavalry Scout change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cavalry Scout worth watching?
- Cavalry Scout holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cavalry Scout?
- Cavalry Scout stars Rod Cameron, Audrey Long, Jim Davis, James Millican and James Arness.
- When was Cavalry Scout released?
- Cavalry Scout was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.