She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

October. 22,1949      NR
Rating:
7.2
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

John Wayne as  Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles
Joanne Dru as  Olivia Dandridge
John Agar as  Lt. Flint Cohill
Ben Johnson as  Sgt. Tyree
Harry Carey, Jr. as  2nd Lt. Ross Pennell
Victor McLaglen as  First Sergeant Quincannon
Mildred Natwick as  Abby Allshard ("Old Iron Pants")
George O’Brien as  Maj. Mac Allshard
Arthur Shields as  Dr. O'Laughlin
Chief John Big Tree as  Chief Pony That Walks

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