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She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

U19491h 44mJohn Ford
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Metacritic 87

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

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.

DramaWestern
FortUtahRetirementWoman Between Two MenAttackCavalryArizona TerritorySunsetU.s. CavalryBar Fight

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What is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) about?

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.

Who stars in She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon stars 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). The film was directed by John Ford.

How long is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1949. It is rated U.

Is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon worth watching?

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Drama, Western are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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