

They Came to Cordura
1959, English. Directed by Robert Rossen.
Slashing story of a desert warrior who fought his way from HELL to GLORY!
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Robert RossenDirector
- Gary CooperMajor Thomas Thorn
- Rita HayworthAdelaide Geary
- Van HeflinSgt. John Chawk
- Tab HunterLt. William Fowler
- Richard ConteCpl. Milo Trubee
- Michael CallanPvt. Andrew L. Hetherington
- Dick YorkPvt. Wilbur James Renziehausen
- Robert KeithCol. Rogers
- Edward PlattCol. DeRose
- Carlos RomeroArreaga
- Jim BannonCapt. Paltz
- Maurice JaraCast
Details
- Released
- 1 June 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ivan Moffat, Robert Rossen
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They Came to Cordura: quick answers
Is They Came to Cordura worth watching?
They Came to Cordura doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is They Came to Cordura?
They Came to Cordura runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does They Came to Cordura have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for They Came to Cordura. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
They Came to Cordura parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
They Came to Cordura is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is They Came to Cordura on?
They Came to Cordura isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like They Came to Cordura?
If you liked They Came to Cordura, try The Man from the Alamo, Geronimo: An American Legend, The Horse Soldiers.
Who directed They Came to Cordura?
They Came to Cordura (1959) was directed by Robert Rossen and stars Gary Cooper, Rita Hayworth, Van Heflin.