She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!
6.9
417 votes
1949
1h 44m
Drama
Western
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.
Directed by John Ford
Top 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'LaughlinM
Michael Dugan
Sgt. Hochbauer
Chief John Big Tree
Chief Pony That Walks
Fred Graham
Sgt. HenchG
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)Details
Status
Released
Release date
October 22, 1949
Budget
$1.6M
Revenue
$5.4M
Language
English, Spanish
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