She Wore a Yellow Ribbon(1949)

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

69

1h 44m

  • Drama,
  • Western

Overview

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.

Cast

  • John Wayne

    John Wayne

    Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles

  • Joanne Dru

    Joanne Dru

    Olivia Dandridge

  • John Agar

    John Agar

    Lt. Flint Cohill

  • Ben Johnson

    Ben Johnson

    Sgt. Tyree

  • Harry Carey, Jr.

    Harry Carey, Jr.

    2nd Lt. Ross Pennell

  • Victor McLaglen

    Victor McLaglen

    First Sergeant Quincannon

  • Mildred Natwick

    Mildred Natwick

    Abby Allshard ("Old Iron Pants")

  • George O'Brien

    George O'Brien

    Maj. Mac Allshard

  • Arthur Shields

    Arthur Shields

    Dr. O'Laughlin

  • Chief John Big Tree

    Chief John Big Tree

    Chief Pony That Walks

  • Fred Graham

    Fred Graham

    Sgt. Hench

  • Tom Tyler

    Tom Tyler

    Cpl. Mike Quayne

  • Noble Johnson

    Noble Johnson

    Chief Red Shirt

  • Paul Fix

    Paul Fix

    Gunrunner (uncredited)

  • Francis Ford

    Francis Ford

    Connelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)

  • Cliff Lyons

    Cliff Lyons

    Trooper Cliff (uncredited)

  • Frank McGrath

    Frank McGrath

    Bugler / Indian (uncredited)

  • Irving Pichel

    Irving Pichel

    Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

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    Status

    Released (Oct 22, 1949)

    Budget

    $1,600,000

    Revenue

    $5,400,000

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