She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)

John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!

On the eve of retirement, Captain Nathan Brittles takes out a last patrol to stop an impending massive Indian attack. Encumbered by women who must be evacuated, Brittles finds his mission imperiled.

Date of release
1949-10-22
TMDB
6.9 / 10 (422)
Runtime
1h 44m
Genres
Drama, Western
Director
John Ford

Casting

  • John Wayne — Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles
  • Joanne Dru — Olivia Dandridge
  • John Agar — Lt. Flint Cohill
  • Ben Johnson — Sgt. Tyree
  • Harry Carey Jr. — 2nd Lt. Ross Pennell
  • Victor McLaglen — First Sergeant Quincannon
  • Mildred Natwick — Abby Allshard
  • George O'Brien — Maj. Mac Allshard
  • Arthur Shields — Dr. O'Laughlin
  • Michael Dugan — Sgt. Hochbauer
  • Chief John Big Tree — Chief Pony That Walks
  • Fred Graham — Sgt. Hench

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