Sergeant Rutledge (1960) on Netflix

Lieutenant Tom Cantrell is sent to defend Sergeant Braxton Rutledge, a black cavalry soldier, on a charge of rape and murder. The story begins in a courtroom and it is told through flashbacks. This is a story of how a black soldier in the face of danger from the Indians can be so easily mistaken as a criminal. —Christopher D. Ryan u.s. soldierarmyu.s. cavalryu.s. armymonument valley74 morePlot summaryAdd synopsisTaglinesTHERE'S NO TURNING BACK! (original print media ad - all caps)GenresCrimeWesternCertificateApprovedParents guideAdd content advisory