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She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

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

1949 · 1h 44m

Directed by John Ford

6.9

TMDB audience score
423 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

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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)