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...
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: November 15, 1950
Cast
- John Wayne - Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke
- Maureen O'Hara - Mrs. Kathleen Yorke
- Ben Johnson - Trooper Travis Tyree
- Claude Jarman Jr. - Trooper Jefferson 'Jeff' Yorke
- Harry Carey, Jr. - Trooper Daniel 'Sandy' Boone
- Chill Wills - Dr. Wilkins
- J. Carrol Naish - Lt. Gen. Philip Sheridan
- Victor McLaglen - Sgt. Maj. Timothy Quincannon
- Grant Withers - U.S. Deputy Marshal
- Peter Ortiz - Capt. St. Jacques
Screenplay
- James Kevin McGuinness (Screenplay)
- James Warner Bellah (Original Story)
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
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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.