

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!
6.9(379 votes)
1949
1h 44m
Drama
Western
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.
Production
Argosy Pictures, RKO Radio Pictures
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