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Film 1949 104 min

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

“John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!”

TMDB Rating ★ 6.9
Votes 417
Director John Ford
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Drama Western
The Story

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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Cast & Characters

John Wayne

John Wayne

Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles
Joanne Dru

Joanne Dru

Olivia Dandridge
John Agar

John Agar

Lt. Flint Cohill
Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson

Sgt. Tyree
Harry Carey Jr.

Harry Carey Jr.

2nd Lt. Ross Pennell
Victor McLaglen

Victor McLaglen

First Sergeant Quincannon
Mildred Natwick

Mildred Natwick

Abby Allshard
George O'Brien

George O'Brien

Maj. Mac Allshard
Arthur Shields

Arthur Shields

Dr. O'Laughlin
Michael Dugan

Michael Dugan

Sgt. Hochbauer
Chief John Big Tree

Chief John Big Tree

Chief Pony That Walks
Fred Graham

Fred Graham

Sgt. Hench
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