Sergeants 3 (1962)

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Mike, Chip, and Larry are three lusty, brawling U. S. Cavalry sergeants stationed in Indian Territory in 1870.

Introduction
"Sergeants 3" is a 1962 American western funny movie directed by John Sturges. The movie is a remake of the traditional Gunga Din (1939) and is notable for its ensemble cast including the Rat Pack: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop. The movie was the third and last film that featured all 5 Rat Pack members and follows their camaraderie and experiences in the Wild West.

Plot
Embed in the western frontier, "Sergeants 3" informs the story of three cavalry sergeants-- Mike Merry (Sinatra), Chip Deal (Martin), and Larry Barrett (Davis Jr.)-- as they start numerous experiences. The trio is part of the 7th Cavalry stationed at Fort Doniphan, where they are under the command of their stern however fair remarkable, Sergeant Major Roger Boswell (Lawford). In addition to their bumbling sidekick, Jonah Williams (Bishop), the sergeants form a tight-knit group known for their bravery and lively shenanigans.

The plot starts when the sergeants decide to train a group of ragtag employees, with humorous results. Their routine life takes a major turn when they find out about a planned attack by the Native American warrior, Mountain Hawk, who is joining his forces to rebel versus American growth. The sergeants discover themselves tasked with a harmful mission to obstruct Mountain Hawk and thwart his uprising plans.

As they plan and get ready for action, Mike, Chip, and Larry likewise communicate with the other fort homeowners, including layer of romantic and comical elements to the story. Among these citizens is Amelia Parent (Ruta Lee), the appealing child of the post's medical professional, who stands out of among the sergeants, even more complicating matters.

Action and Sacrifice
During their objective, the sergeants encounter a spy named Jonah who is recorded by Mountain Hawk's guys. Rather than function as a traitor or lose his life, Jonah risks himself to deliver essential details back to the sergeants. In a turn of events that echoes the plot of "Gunga Din", Jonah's actions assist the sergeants formulate a strategy to take down Mountain Hawk's stronghold, but at great personal risk.

The last act of the film is an intense battle in between the cavalry and Mountain Hawk's forces. The full-scale war showcases the bravery of the sergeants and their guys as they fight versus frustrating odds. Through innovative strategies and sheer guts, the sergeants manage to tip the scales in their favor.

Conclusion
Eventually, "Sergeants 3" culminates in a triumph for the heroes. Even as they celebrate their victory, the movie admires their fallen associate-- a homage both to the ending of "Gunga Din" and to the principle of brotherhood that the Rat Pack embodied.

"Sergeants 3" is a mix of action, humor, and drama set versus the western background. The chemistry of the Rat Pack members brings the movie, and the sociability among the sergeants is a driving force behind the story. Regardless of dealing with criticism for its representation of Native Americans and being less successful than its Rat Pack predecessors, the motion picture does encapsulate the Rat Pack's appeal and remains an artifact of its period in Hollywood movie theater.

Top Cast

  • Frank Sinatra (small)
    Frank Sinatra
    Mike Merry
  • Dean Martin (small)
    Dean Martin
    Chip Deal
  • Sammy Davis Jr. (small)
    Sammy Davis Jr.
    Jonah Williams
  • Peter Lawford (small)
    Peter Lawford
    Larry Barrett
  • Joey Bishop (small)
    Joey Bishop
    Roger Boswell
  • Henry Silva (small)
    Henry Silva
    Mountain Hawk
  • Buddy Lester (small)
    Buddy Lester
    Willie Sharpknife
  • Ruta Lee (small)
    Ruta Lee
    Amelia Parent
  • Phillip Crosby
    Cpl. Ellis
  • Dennis Crosby
    Pvt. Page
  • Lindsay Crosby (small)
    Lindsay Crosby
    Pvt. Wills