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John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry! - She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
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Title: She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

Release Date: 22 Oct 1949

Runtime: 1h 44m

Genre: Western

Director: RKO Radio Pictures, Argosy Pictures

Production Companies: RKO Radio Pictures, Argosy Pictures

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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Average Vote: 6.8 (357 votes)

Cast

  • Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles: John Wayne
  • Olivia Dandridge: Joanne Dru
  • Lt. Flint Cohill: John Agar
  • Sgt. Tyree: Ben Johnson
  • 2nd Lt. Ross Pennell: Harry Carey, Jr.
  • First Sergeant Quincannon: Victor McLaglen
  • Abby Allshard ("Old Iron Pants"): Mildred Natwick
  • Maj. Mac Allshard: George O’Brien
  • Dr. O'Laughlin: Arthur Shields
  • Sgt. Hochbauer: Michael Dugan
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