She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)
10/22/1949 (US) • 1h 44m
John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!
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.
Top Billed Cast
Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles
Olivia Dandridge
Lt. Flint Cohill
Sgt. Tyree
2nd Lt. Ross Pennell
First Sergeant Quincannon
Abby Allshard ("Old Iron Pants")
Maj. Mac Allshard
Dr. O'Laughlin
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$1,600,000.00
Revenue
$5,400,000.00
Keywords
captain
fort
utah
retirement
woman between two men
attack
cavalry
arizona territory
sunset
u.s. cavalry
bar fight
horse stampede
retired army man
native chief
southwest desert
american indian
monument valley
punched in the face
john ford's cavalry trilogy
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