She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)
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.
Director: John Ford
Genre: Drama, Western
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: October 22, 1949
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 ("Old Iron Pants")
- George O'Brien - Maj. Mac Allshard
- Arthur Shields - Dr. O'Laughlin
- Michael Dugan - Sgt. Hochbauer
Screenplay
- Frank S. Nugent (Screenplay)
- Laurence Stallings (Screenplay)
- James Warner Bellah (Story)
- James Warner Bellah (Original Story)
Music: Richard Hageman
Cinematography: Winton C. Hoch
Editing: Jack Murray
Production: Argosy Pictures, RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: Español, English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $5M
Original Language: en
Keywords
fort, utah, retirement, woman between two men, attack, cavalry, arizona territory, sunset, u.s. cavalry, bar fight, horse stampede, retired army man, native chief, southwest desert, american indian
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon about?
- 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.
- Who directed She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?
- She Wore a Yellow Ribbon was directed by John Ford.
- Who stars in She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?
- She Wore a Yellow Ribbon stars John Wayne, Joanne Dru, John Agar, Ben Johnson, Harry Carey, Jr., Victor McLaglen.
- How long is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?
- She Wore a Yellow Ribbon has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?
- She Wore a Yellow Ribbon is a Drama, Western film.
- What is the budget of She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?
- She Wore a Yellow Ribbon had a budget of $2M.
- How much did She Wore a Yellow Ribbon gross?
- She Wore a Yellow Ribbon grossed $5M worldwide.
- Where was She Wore a Yellow Ribbon produced?
- She Wore a Yellow Ribbon was produced in United States of America.