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Film · 1949

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

Directed by John Ford · starring Joanne Dru, Ben Johnson and John Agar

  • Western
  • USA
  • Released in the UK 8 May 1950
  • 5.7 Users3 votes

Synopsis

Nathan Brittles is an old official that before retiring will receive orders of expelling cheyenne natives, that are organising themselves to do a massive attack. At the same time, he is asked by his superior to take his wife Abby and his niece Olivia to the East of the country. Moreover he will have to prevent a dealer from sending guns to Indians. If he manages to accomplish everything, he will be able to retire.

'She Wore a Yellow Ribbon' is a 1949 Technicolor Western film directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne, Joanne Dru, John Agar, Ben Johnson, Harry Carey Jr., Victor McLaglen, Arthur Shields, George O'Brien, Mildred Natwick. The film was awarded with the Oscar for best cinematography and is the second in the Cavalry trilogy .

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The essentials

Budget
$1,600
When was She Wore a Yellow Ribbon released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 8 May 1950.
Who directed She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?
John Ford.
Who is in She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?
It stars Joanne Dru, Ben Johnson, John Agar and John Wayne.
Where can I watch She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?
In the UK it is available free on BBC iPlayer and to buy on Prime Video.
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Director
John Ford

Reviews

5.7 3 votes

Soundtrack

All 6 songs
  1. She Wore a Yellow RibbonHeard over opening credits, in score, sung troopers Spotify
  2. The Girl I Left Behind MeHeard over opening credits, in score, sung troopers Spotify
  3. O Bury Me Not On the Lone PrairieSung unidentified singer at funeral
  4. DixieDaniel Decatur Emmett Spotify
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