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She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!
Oct 22, 1949 · 1h 44m
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Drama
Western

PLOT

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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CAST

John Wayne
Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles
Joanne Dru
Olivia Dandridge
John Agar
Lt. Flint Cohill
Ben Johnson
Sgt. Tyree
Harry Carey Jr.
2nd Lt. Ross Pennell
Victor McLaglen
First Sergeant Quincannon
Mildred Natwick
Abby Allshard
George O'Brien
Maj. Mac Allshard
Directed by John Ford

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$1,600,000
Revenue
$5,400,000
Production
Argosy Pictures, RKO Radio Pictures
Country
US

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