Sergeants 3

1962
Approved
1h 52m

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Three cavalry officers and a bugler work together to thwart a Native American chief intent on uniting local tribes against the white man.Three cavalry officers and a bugler work together to thwart a Native American chief intent on uniting local tribes against the white man.Three cavalry officers and a bugler work together to thwart a Native American chief intent on uniting local tribes against the white man.

Director
- John Sturges
Writers
- W.R. Burnett
- Rudyard Kipling
Stars

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IMDb RATING

5.9/10

1.4K

YOUR RATING

Director
- John Sturges
Writers
- W.R. Burnett
- Rudyard Kipling
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination

Trivia
This film is basically a remake of Gunga Din (1939) set in the American "Wild West". After filming was completed, the producers discovered they needed to secure the rights to the original story. They were forced to pay a large fee to the copyright owners before the film could be released.

Goofs
The shown lever-action arms carried by the soldiers were not issued to US units. 1873 saw the initial issuance of trapdoor Springfields, a breech-loading single shot rifle or carbine using a .45 caliber metallic cartridge - the same arms carried by Custer's troopers at Little Big Horn.

Quotes
First Sgt. Mike Merry: He should get out of this, after all, he's an educated man who'd look forward to better things. I mean he's not at all like Chip and I, you know, we're used to constant fighting and hardships. And it's beginning to tell a little bit on old Larry, don't you think so?
Amelia Parent: Oh Mike, I'm so glad to hear you say that, and you're so right. Isn't he, Larry?
[Larry looks at Amelia silently]
Amelia Parent: Well dear, isn't he?
First Sgt. Mike Merry: He's probably thinking about the cozy little home you're going to have: fireplace, maybe a little kitty cat on the rug.
Sgt. Chip Deal: Slippers.
[Larry crosses his arms]
First Sgt. Mike Merry: And a smoking jacket. Peace and solid comfort, right?
Sgt. Chip Deal: Mortgage.
First Sgt. Mike Merry: Oh, don't pay him any mind, he's just jesting.
Amelia Parent: You know Larry, it's a wonderful thing, having understanding friends like this.

Connections
Featured in World Gone Mad (1963)

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I never miss Gunga Din when it is on TV. It is a great story. When I was young, the Rat Pack remake was my favorite film, period. That this classic is not available in DVD or Video isn't fair. I want to show young kids this movie. I want to show ME this movie. Can't something be done?