KILL CAVALRY

Cinemavixion Review

In 'Kill Cavalry,' director Christopher Forbes delves into the controversial military career of U.S. General Hudson Kilpatrick, often derided as 'Kill Cavalry' for his tactical blunders that resulted in significant friendly fire casualties. The narrative centers on Kilpatrick's ambitious, yet perilous, plan to capture Confederate General Joseph Wheeler by seizing the town of Barnwell, S.C. However, his strategy is undermined by Wheeler's preemptive maneuvering, placing Kilpatrick's own forces in grave danger. Starring Jerry Chesser as the ill-fated general, the film examines the high cost of command decisions and the fine line between strategic brilliance and catastrophic error. The sparsely detailed plot summary suggests a focus on the historical drama and the psychological toll of warfare on leadership.