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She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

1949·104 min

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

Directed by John Ford

DramaWestern

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.

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Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles

Olivia Dandridge

Lt. Flint Cohill

Sgt. Tyree

Crew

Frank S. Nugent

Screenplay

Laurence Stallings

Screenplay

Merian C. Cooper

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Director of Photography

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Harry Carey, Jr.

2nd Lt. Ross Pennell

Victor McLaglen

First Sergeant Quincannon

Mildred Natwick

Abby Allshard ("Old Iron Pants")

Maj. Mac Allshard

Dr. O'Laughlin

Sgt. Hochbauer

Chief John Big Tree

Chief Pony That Walks

Sgt. Hench

George Sky Eagle

Chief Sky Eagle

Cpl. Mike Quayne

Chief Red Shirt

Gunrunner (uncredited)

Connelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)

Trooper Cliff (uncredited)

Bugler / Indian (uncredited)

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She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) is 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 directed She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?

John Ford directed She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949).

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