Rio Grande (1950)

John Ford's Most Powerful Drama. The Breathtaking Saga of the United States Cavalry! The third installment of John Ford's trilogy...

Rio Grande (1950) poster

Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke is posted on the Texas frontier to defend settlers against depredations of marauding Apaches. Col. Yorke is under considerable stress by a serious shortage of troops of his command. Tension is added when Yorke's son (whom he hasn't seen in fifteen years), Trooper Jeff Yorke, is one of 18 recruits sent to the regiment.

Director: John Ford
Genre: Western
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Victor Young
Cinematography: Bert Glennon
Editing: Jack Murray
Production: Argosy Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

texas, settler, apache nation, usa–mexico border, black and white, father son relationship, john ford's cavalry trilogy

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rio Grande about?
Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke is posted on the Texas frontier to defend settlers against depredations of marauding Apaches. Col. Yorke is under considerable stress by a serious shortage of troops of his command. Tension is added when Yorke's son (whom he hasn't seen in fifteen years), Trooper Jeff Yorke, is one of 18 recruits sent to the regiment.
Who directed Rio Grande?
Rio Grande was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in Rio Grande?
Rio Grande stars John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Ben Johnson, Claude Jarman Jr., Harry Carey, Jr., Chill Wills.
How long is Rio Grande?
Rio Grande has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is Rio Grande?
Rio Grande is a Western film.
Where was Rio Grande produced?
Rio Grande was produced in United States of America.