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John Ford's Most Powerful Drama. The Breathtaking Saga of the United States Cavalry! The third installment of John Ford's trilogy... - Rio Grande
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Title: Rio Grande

Release Date: 15 Nov 1950

Runtime: 1h 45m

Genre: Western

Director: Republic Pictures, Argosy Pictures

Production Companies: Republic Pictures, Argosy Pictures

Overview: Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke is posted on the Texas frontier to defend settlers against depredations of marauding Apaches. Col. Yorke is under considerable stress by a serious shortage of troops of his command. Tension is added when Yorke's son (whom he hasn't seen in fifteen years), Trooper Jeff Yorke, is one of 18 recruits sent to the regiment.

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Average Vote: 6.786 (339 votes)

Cast

  • Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke: John Wayne
  • Mrs. Kathleen Yorke: Maureen O'Hara
  • Trooper Travis Tyree: Ben Johnson
  • Trooper Jefferson 'Jeff' Yorke: Claude Jarman Jr.
  • Trooper Daniel 'Sandy' Boone: Harry Carey, Jr.
  • Dr. Wilkins: Chill Wills
  • Lt. Gen. Philip Sheridan: J. Carrol Naish
  • Sgt. Maj. Timothy Quincannon: Victor McLaglen
  • U.S. Deputy Marshal: Grant Withers
  • Capt. St. Jacques: Peter Ortiz
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