Movie
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
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.
Details
- Release date
- 1949-10-22
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Genres
- Drama, Western
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Argosy Pictures, RKO Radio Pictures
- Country
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- John Wayne as Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles
- Joanne Dru as Olivia Dandridge
- John Agar as Lt. Flint Cohill
- Ben Johnson as Sgt. Tyree
- Harry Carey, Jr. as 2nd Lt. Ross Pennell
- Victor McLaglen as First Sergeant Quincannon
- Mildred Natwick as Abby Allshard
- George O'Brien as Maj. Mac Allshard
- Arthur Shields as Dr. O'Laughlin
- Michael Dugan as Sgt. Hochbauer
- Chief John Big Tree as Chief Pony That Walks
- Fred Graham as Sgt. Hench
Crew
- John Ford - Director
- Frank S. Nugent - Screenplay
- Laurence Stallings - Screenplay
- James Warner Bellah - Story
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