
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
Not Rated“John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!”
1949·104 min·Released
Studio: Argosy Pictures, RKO Radio Pictures
6.9TMDb
7.2IMDb
91%RT
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Theatrical Oct 22, 1949Physical Nov 29, 1995
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USA · English · USA
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.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorJohn Ford
Cast

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
George Sky Eagle
Chief Sky Eagle

Tom Tyler
Cpl. Mike Quayne

Noble Johnson
Chief Red Shirt

Paul Fix
Gunrunner (uncredited)

Francis Ford
Connelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)

Cliff Lyons
Trooper Cliff (uncredited)

Frank McGrath
Bugler / Indian (uncredited)

Irving Pichel
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
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Keywords
fortutahretirementwoman between two menattackcavalryarizona territorysunsetu.s. cavalrybar fighthorse stampederetired army mannative chiefsouthwest desertamerican indianmonument valleypunched in the face
Details
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$5M
TMDb Votes
405
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