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Cavalry (1936): cast, story & where to watch

1936 · Film · ★ 6

Cavalry poster

Released in 1936, Cavalry is a western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury. “CRUSHING THE RENEGADE BAND...FOILING THE REVOLT OF A NATION...ADVENTURE FLAMES IN THE OLD WEST!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Just after the Civil War, Captain Thorn is sent west to help protect the new telegraph line that is under construction. Leeds is out to establish an independent nation in the west and tries stop its construction and also incoming wagon trains by inciting the Indians to attack both of them.

Who’s in it. Cavalry stars Bob Steele as Ted Thorne, Frances Grant as Betty Lee Harvey, Karl Hackett as Gavin Rance and Hal Price as Horace Leeds, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Cavalry has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cavalry page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cavalry 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 Cavalry (1936)?
In US, Cavalry is available to stream on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Cavalry worth watching?
Cavalry holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Cavalry?
Cavalry stars Bob Steele, Frances Grant, Karl Hackett, Hal Price and Earle Ross.
When was Cavalry released?
Cavalry was released in 1936.