She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

Oct 22, 1949

1h 44m

★ 6.9

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.

Genres

Western

Production Companies

Argosy Pictures

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Cast

Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles

John Wayne

Olivia Dandridge

Joanne Dru

Lt. Flint Cohill

John Agar

Sgt. Tyree

Ben Johnson

2nd Lt. Ross Pennell

Harry Carey, Jr.

First Sergeant Quincannon

Victor McLaglen

Abby Allshard ("Old Iron Pants")

Mildred Natwick

Maj. Mac Allshard

George O'Brien

Dr. O'Laughlin

Arthur Shields

Sgt. Hochbauer

Michael Dugan

Chief Pony That Walks

Chief John Big Tree

Sgt. Hench

Fred Graham

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