

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!
Western
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1949-10-22
Runtime:
1h 44m
Director:
John Ford
Writer:
Frank S. Nugent, Laurence Stallings
Top 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

Chief John Big Tree
Chief Pony That Walks

Fred Graham
Sgt. Hench
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