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 .
Where to watch She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
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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.
Cast
Full cast (12)-
Joanne Dru Olivia Dandridge
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Ben Johnson Sgt. Tyree
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John Agar Lt. Flint Cohill
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John Wayne Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles
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Harry Carey Jr. Second Lt. Ross Pennell
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Victor McLaglen Top Sgt. Quincannon
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Mildred Natwick Abby Allshard
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George O'Brien Maj. Mac Allshard
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Paul Fix Gunrunner
- Director
- John Ford
- Producers
- Merian C. Cooper, John Ford
Reviews
Soundtrack
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