Movie
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
19491h 44m6.9 / 10
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.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about 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 AllshardCredits
- Directed by
- John Ford
- Written by
- Laurence Stallings, Frank S. Nugent, James Warner Bellah
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $1.6M
- Box office
- $5.4M
Production
- Argosy PicturesUnited States
RKO Radio PicturesUnited States
Themes
american indianarizona territoryattackbar fightcavalryforthorse stampedemonument valley
