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Rio Grande

U19501h 45mJohn Ford
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 73%
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"John Ford's Most Powerful Drama. The Breathtaking Saga of the United States Cavalry! The third installment of John Ford's trilogy..."

Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke is posted on the Texas frontier to defend settlers against depredations of marauding Apaches. Col. Yorke is under considerable stress by a serious shortage of troops of his command. Tension is added when Yorke's son (whom he hasn't seen in fifteen years), Trooper Jeff Yorke, is one of 18 recruits sent to the regiment.

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TexasSettlerApache NationUsa–mexico BorderBlack And WhiteFather Son Relationship

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What is Rio Grande (1950) about?

Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke is posted on the Texas frontier to defend settlers against depredations of marauding Apaches. Col. Yorke is under considerable stress by a serious shortage of troops of his command. Tension is added when Yorke's son (whom he hasn't seen in fifteen years), Trooper Jeff Yorke, is one of 18 recruits sent to the regiment.

Who stars in Rio Grande?

Rio Grande stars John Wayne (Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke), Maureen O'Hara (Mrs. Kathleen Yorke), Ben Johnson (Trooper Travis Tyree), Claude Jarman Jr. (Trooper Jefferson 'Jeff' Yorke), Harry Carey Jr. (Trooper Daniel 'Sandy' Boone). The film was directed by John Ford.

How long is Rio Grande?

Rio Grande has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1950. It is rated U.

Is Rio Grande worth watching?

Rio Grande holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of Western are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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