She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

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

6.9104 min
DramaWestern

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 10/22/1949

Runtime: 104 min

Director: John Ford

Writers: Frank S. Nugent

Top 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

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