Kill Cavalry
Kill Cavalry

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Kill Cavalry

2021
Movie
80 min
English

U.S. General Hudson Kilpatrick is known to many as “Kill Cavalry,” not for the number of enemy troops he has killed, but his own, due to brash decisions that lead to heavy Federal casualties

Insights

IMDb4.9/10
Director: David FainGenres: Drama, Western

Plot Summary

In the lawless West, a hardened cavalry officer is tasked with escorting a dangerous prisoner across treacherous territory. Faced with ambushes, betrayal, and the unforgiving wilderness, he must confront his own demons and the true nature of justice. The journey becomes a brutal test of survival and morality as the line between right and wrong blurs.

Critical Reception

Kill Cavalry received a mixed reception from critics and audiences, with praise often directed at its gritty atmosphere and performances from its veteran cast, while some found the narrative to be predictable and lacking in originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a familiar but serviceable Western narrative.

  • Performances from the cast, particularly the seasoned actors, are a highlight.

  • Some viewers found the pacing uneven and the plot development to be less than compelling.

Google audience: Audience reviews are limited, but general sentiment suggests a film that delivers on its Western premise with some strong acting, though it may not break new ground in the genre.

Fun Fact

The film features a cast with extensive experience in action and genre films, including veterans like Tom Sizemore and Eric Roberts, alongside martial artist and actor Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson.

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