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They Died with Their Boots On

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1941 | 140 min | Western, War, Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved The Guns of Navarone or War Horse, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Intense, warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 20 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1941: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The story follows General George Armstrong Custer's adventures from his West Point days to his death. He defies orders during the Civil War, trains the 7th Cavalry, appeases Chief Crazy Horse and later engages in bloody battle with the Sioux nation.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    82% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 33K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Raoul Walsh

  • Errol FlynnGeorge Armstrong Custer
  • Olivia de HavillandElizabeth Bacon
  • Arthur KennedyNed Sharp
  • Charley GrapewinCalifornia Joe
  • Gene LockhartSamuel Bacon, Esq.
  • Anthony QuinnCrazy Horse
  • Stanley RidgesMaj. Romulus Taipe
  • John LitelGen. Phil Sheridan
  • Walter HampdenWilliam Sharp
  • Sydney GreenstreetLt. Gen. Winfield Scott