Rio Grande
"John Ford's Most Powerful Drama. The Breathtaking Saga of the United States Cavalry! The third installment of John Ford's trilogy..."
Originally released in 1950. Rio Grande is a western film. directed by John Ford.
Starring John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, and Ben Johnson
Synopsis
Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke is posted on the Texas frontier to defend settlers against depredations of marauding Apaches. Col. Yorke is under considerable stress by a serious shortage of troops of his command. Tension is added when Yorke's son (whom he hasn't seen in fifteen years), Trooper Jeff Yorke, is one of 18 recruits sent to the regiment.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 15, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (377 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Wayne
as Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke
Maureen O'Hara
as Mrs. Kathleen Yorke
Ben Johnson
as Trooper Travis Tyree
Claude Jarman Jr.
as Trooper Jefferson 'Jeff' Yorke
Harry Carey, Jr.
as Trooper Daniel 'Sandy' Boone
Chill Wills
as Dr. Wilkins
J. Carrol Naish
as Lt. Gen. Philip Sheridan
Victor McLaglen
as Sgt. Maj. Timothy Quincannon
Grant Withers
as U.S. Deputy Marshal
Peter Ortiz
as Capt. St. Jacques
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Argosy Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rio Grande about?
Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke is posted on the Texas frontier to defend settlers against depredations of marauding Apaches. Col. Yorke is under considerable stress by a serious shortage of troops of his com...
Who directed Rio Grande?
Rio Grande was directed by John Ford.
How long is Rio Grande?
Rio Grande has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Rio Grande released?
Rio Grande was released on November 15, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rio Grande?
The main cast of Rio Grande includes John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Ben Johnson, Claude Jarman Jr., Harry Carey, Jr..
Is Rio Grande worth watching?
Rio Grande has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 377 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.