Ten Gentlemen from West Point

A sturdy, old-fashioned historical drama with earnest performances and a slow-building sense of purpose.

Directed by

Henry Hathaway

Genres

Western, Drama

Starring

George Montgomery, Maureen O'Hara, John Sutton

Tagline

It's the attraction for showmen to stand up and cheer !

Overview

This historical drama tells the story of the first class to graduate from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. In the early 19th Century, Congress appropriated the money to build the school, but opponents who believed it to be an illegitimate expansion of the powers of the federal government decided to sabotage the school. They put the hard-as-nails Major Sam Carter in charge of the academy, and he ruthlessly put the recruits through grueling training -- until only ten prospective soldiers remained. They include Dawson, a patriotic farm boy and Howard Shelton, a selfish playboy who has come to West Point only because of its prestige. The two vie for Carolyn Bainbridge, while they, along with the other eight, try convince Carter that the school is worth keeping.

How it feels

Earnest, tense, romantic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Ambition, identity, class, loyalty

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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