About In Pursuit of Honor (HBO)

In Pursuit of Honor is a 1995 made-for-television movie from HBO, directed by Ken Olin. It is a historically-based drama set in 1935, amidst the abandonment of horses by the U.S. Army, with a group of cavalry soldiers deciding to rebel against their orders to fight for their equine companions.

Making / Production

The movie was a HBO production, directed by Ken Olin. It was shot in Australia, which accounted for the vast open plains that characterised the movie. Although the story is based on actual events, the filmmakers took liberties to enhance the drama and the heroism of the characters.

Actors

• Don Johnson as Sgt. John Libbey - Portrays a courageous and rebellious cavalry sergeant who led the mission to save the horses.
• Craig Sheffer as Lt. Marshal Buxton - Played as a tormented lieutenant who battles with his loyalty to the army and his humanitarian cause.
• Gabrielle Anwar as Jessica Stewart - Depicted the romantic interest of Lt. Buxton and a staunch supporter for the mission.
• Rod Steiger as Col. John Hardesty - Portrayed a stern army colonel caught in the middle of the moral dilemma.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was mostly shot in Australia despite being set in the United States.
• The movie is loosely based on actual events that took place in the 1930s.

Quotes

• "We're not doing this for us, we're doin' this for them. We're doin' it for every horse who ain't got the chance of running free." - Sgt. John Libbey
• "There's right and there's wrong. You got to do one or the other. You do the one, and you're living. You do the other, and you may be walking around, but you're dead as a beaver hat." - Lt. Marshal Buxton

Music, Soundtrack

The music was composed by Mark Snow, with the score offering up a soulful and sweeping portrayal of the Old West. Notable tracks include "The Pursuit" and "The Final Charge".