She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

1949 · directed by John Ford

Rating

78/100

Hit

no

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.

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949), directed by John Ford, rates 78/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• John Wayne
• Joanne Dru
• John Agar
• Ben Johnson
• Harry Carey Jr.
• Victor McLaglen
• Mildred Natwick
• George O'Brien
• Arthur Shields
• Michael Dugan

Crew

• Winton C. Hoch — Director of Photography
• Jack Murray — Editor
• Richard Hageman — Original Music Composer
• Frank S. Nugent — Screenplay
• Laurence Stallings — Screenplay

More from John Ford

1. Stagecoach (1939) — 97/100 · hit
2. The Grapes of Wrath (1940) — 96/100 · hit
3. The Searchers (1956) — 96/100 · hit
4. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) — 89/100 · hit
5. My Darling Clementine (1946) — 86/100 · hit
6. How Green Was My Valley (1941) — 85/100 · hit

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