She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)

  • NR
  • 07/26/1949 (US)
  • Western
  • 1h 44m

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

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.

John Ford

Director

Frank S. Nugent

Screenplay

Laurence Stallings

Screenplay

James Warner Bellah

Story

Cast

John Wayne's headshot

John Wayne

Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles
Joanne Dru's headshot

Joanne Dru

Olivia Dandridge
John Agar's headshot

John Agar

Lt. Flint Cohill
Ben Johnson's headshot

Ben Johnson

Sgt. Tyree
Harry Carey, Jr.'s headshot

Harry Carey, Jr.

2nd Lt. Ross Pennell
Victor McLaglen's headshot

Victor McLaglen

First Sergeant Quincannon
Mildred Natwick's headshot

Mildred Natwick

Abby Allshard ("Old Iron Pants")
George O’Brien's headshot

George O’Brien

Maj. Mac Allshard

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