

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
"John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!"
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.
Movie Details
Budget
$1.6M
$1,600,000
Revenue
$5.4M
$5,400,000
Languages
Spanish
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Studio
Argosy Pictures
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Key Crew

John Ford
Director

Frank S. Nugent
Screenplay

John Ford
Executive Producer
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
George Sky Eagle
Chief Sky Eagle

Tom Tyler
Cpl. Mike Quayne

Noble Johnson
Chief Red Shirt

Paul Fix
Gunrunner (uncredited)

Francis Ford
Connelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)

Cliff Lyons
Trooper Cliff (uncredited)

Frank McGrath
Bugler / Indian (uncredited)

Irving Pichel
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)