She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
"John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!"
Originally released in 1949. She Wore a Yellow Ribbon is a drama/western film. directed by John Ford.
Starring John Wayne, Joanne Dru, and John Agar
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 22, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (390 votes)
Budget
$1.6M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.4M
3.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Wayne
as Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles
Joanne Dru
as Olivia Dandridge
John Agar
as Lt. Flint Cohill
Ben Johnson
as Sgt. Tyree
Harry Carey, Jr.
as 2nd Lt. Ross Pennell
Victor McLaglen
as First Sergeant Quincannon
Mildred Natwick
as Abby Allshard ("Old Iron Pants")
George O'Brien
as Maj. Mac Allshard
Arthur Shields
as Dr. O'Laughlin
Michael Dugan
as Sgt. Hochbauer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,600,000
- Revenue
- $5,400,000
Production Companies
- Argosy Pictures
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon 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?
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon was directed by John Ford.
How long is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was She Wore a Yellow Ribbon released?
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon was released on October 22, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?
The main cast of She Wore a Yellow Ribbon includes John Wayne, Joanne Dru, John Agar, Ben Johnson, Harry Carey, Jr..
Is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon worth watching?
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 390 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.