Revealing mistake: In the scene where the soldier has to have his leg amputated, when a soldier steps over him, he accidentally hits the knife, which bends, revealing it's a rubber prop.
The Horse Soldiers (1959)
1 revealing mistake - chronological order
Directed by: John Ford
Starring: John Wayne, William Holden, Constance Towers, Judson Pratt
Factual error: Towards the end when the cavalry uncovers the American flag, it has 50 stars.
Col. John Marlowe: Kirby, you tangle with me, I'll have your hide.
Sgt. Maj. Kirby: You're welcome to that too sir, if it's in the line of duty.
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