She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
385 reviews
Drama/Western
1h 44m
1949
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...
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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.
- DirectorJohn Ford
- Release22 October 1949
- Genre
- Duration1h 44m
- Budget$1,600,000
- Revenue$5,400,000
- Rate385 reviews
- Productions
Argosy Pictures, RKO Radio Pictures
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 ("Old Iron Pants")

George O'Brien
Maj. Mac Allshard

Arthur Shields
Dr. O'Laughlin

Chief John Big Tree
Chief Pony That Walks

Fred Graham
Sgt. Hench

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)

William Steele
Officer (uncredited)

Dan White
Trooper (uncredited)

Harry Woods
Karl Rynders (uncredited)

Rudy Bowman
Pvt. John Smith - aka Rome Clay (uncredited)

Ray Hyke
Trooper McCarthy (uncredited)

Fred Libby
Cpl. Krumrein (uncredited)

Jack Pennick
Sergeant Major (uncredited)

Mickey Simpson
Cpl. Wagner (uncredited)
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