She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)

10/22/1949 1h 44m

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

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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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Cast Ages at Release

John Wayne

as Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles

Born 05/26/1907

Died 06/11/1979, age

Joanne Dru

as Olivia Dandridge

Born 01/31/1922

Died 09/10/1996, age

John Agar

as Lt. Flint Cohill

Born 01/31/1921

Died 04/07/2002, age

Ben Johnson

as Sgt. Tyree

Born 06/13/1918

Died 04/08/1996, age

Harry Carey, Jr.

as 2nd Lt. Ross Pennell

Born 05/16/1921

Died 12/27/2012, age

Victor McLaglen

as First Sergeant Quincannon

Born 12/09/1886

Died 11/07/1959, age

Mildred Natwick

as Abby Allshard ("Old Iron Pants")

Born 06/19/1905

Died 10/25/1994, age

George O’Brien

as Maj. Mac Allshard

Born 04/18/1899

Died 09/04/1985, age

Paul Fix

as Gunrunner (uncredited)

Born 03/13/1901

Died 10/14/1983, age