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She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

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

  • Movie
  • 1949
  • 1h 44m

Directed by John Ford

6.9

TMDB audience rating
6.9 out of 10 from 423 votes

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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.

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Cast and crew

  • John Wayne

    John WayneCapt. Nathan Cutting Brittles

  • Joanne Dru

    Joanne DruOlivia Dandridge

  • John Agar

    John AgarLt. Flint Cohill

  • Ben Johnson

    Ben JohnsonSgt. Tyree

  • Harry Carey Jr.

    Harry Carey Jr.2nd Lt. Ross Pennell

  • Victor McLaglen

    Victor McLaglenFirst Sergeant Quincannon

  • Mildred Natwick

    Mildred NatwickAbby Allshard

  • George O'Brien

    George O'BrienMaj. Mac Allshard

  • Arthur Shields

    Arthur ShieldsDr. O'Laughlin

  • Michael DuganSgt. Hochbauer

  • Chief John Big Tree

    Chief John Big TreeChief Pony That Walks

  • Fred Graham

    Fred GrahamSgt. Hench

  • George Sky EagleChief Sky Eagle

  • Tom Tyler

    Tom TylerCpl. Mike Quayne

  • Noble Johnson

    Noble JohnsonChief Red Shirt

  • Paul Fix

    Paul FixGunrunner (uncredited)

  • Francis Ford

    Francis FordConnelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)

  • Cliff Lyons

    Cliff LyonsTrooper Cliff (uncredited)

Director
John Ford
Writer
James Warner Bellah, Frank S. Nugent and Laurence Stallings
Music
Richard Hageman
Cinematography
Winton C. Hoch