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Film · Drama, Western

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)

★ 6.9 · 423 votesIMDb★ 7.2 · 21,184 votes1 h 44 minDrama1949

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

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.

Director
John Ford
Writers
James Warner Bellah, Frank S. Nugent, Laurence Stallings
Country
United States
Language
English
Release date
October 22, 1949

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon was released on October 22, 1949. Where to watch in United States: YouTube TV and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel (subscription).

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She Wore a Yellow Ribbon cast

  • John WayneCapt. Nathan Cutting Brittles
  • Joanne DruOlivia Dandridge
  • John AgarLt. Flint Cohill
  • Ben JohnsonSgt. Tyree
  • Harry Carey Jr.2nd Lt. Ross Pennell
  • Victor McLaglenFirst Sergeant Quincannon
  • Mildred NatwickAbby Allshard
  • George O'BrienMaj. Mac Allshard
  • Arthur ShieldsDr. O'Laughlin
  • Michael DuganSgt. Hochbauer
  • Chief John Big TreeChief Pony That Walks
  • Fred GrahamSgt. Hench
  • George Sky EagleChief Sky Eagle
  • Tom TylerCpl. Mike Quayne
  • Noble JohnsonChief Red Shirt
  • Paul FixGunrunner (uncredited)
  • Francis FordConnelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)
  • Cliff LyonsTrooper Cliff (uncredited)
  • Frank McGrathBugler / Indian (uncredited)
  • Irving PichelNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
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