Springfield Rifle (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1952, Springfield Rifle is a war and western film directed by André de Toth, running about 93 minutes. “The Gun... The Girl... They Made One Man The Equal Of Five!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Major Lex Kearney, dishonourably discharged from the army for cowardice in battle, volunteers to go undercover to try to prevent raids against shipments of horses desperately needed for the Union war effort. Falling in with the gang of jayhawkers and Confederate soldiers who have been conducting the raids, he gradually gains their trust and is put in a position where he can discover who has been giving them secret information revealing the routes of the horse shipments.
Who’s in it. Springfield Rifle stars Gary Cooper as Maj. Alex 'Lex' Kearney, Phyllis Thaxter as Erin Kearney, David Brian as Austin McCool, Raider Leader and Paul Kelly as Lt. Col John Hudson (Ft. Hedley CO), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Springfield Rifle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Springfield Rifle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Springfield Rifle tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Springfield Rifle (1952)?
- In US, Springfield Rifle is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Springfield Rifle worth watching?
- Springfield Rifle holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Springfield Rifle?
- Springfield Rifle stars Gary Cooper, Phyllis Thaxter, David Brian, Paul Kelly and Philip Carey.
- When was Springfield Rifle released?
- Springfield Rifle was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.