poster

1949

(10/22/1949) (US)

Drama, Western,

1h 44m

68

User Score

John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!

Overview

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.

1949

68

User Score

(10/22/1949) (US)

Drama, Western,

1h 44m

John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!

Overview

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.

Cast

John Wayne

John Wayne

Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles

Joanne Dru

Joanne Dru

Olivia Dandridge

John Agar

John Agar

Lt. Flint Cohill

Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson

Sgt. Tyree

Harry Carey, Jr.

Harry Carey, Jr.

2nd Lt. Ross Pennell

Victor McLaglen

Victor McLaglen

First Sergeant Quincannon

Mildred Natwick

Mildred Natwick

Abby Allshard ("Old Iron Pants")

George O'Brien

George O'Brien

Maj. Mac Allshard

Arthur Shields

Arthur Shields

Dr. O'Laughlin

Michael Dugan

Michael Dugan

Sgt. Hochbauer

Chief John Big Tree

Chief John Big Tree

Chief Pony That Walks

Fred Graham

Fred Graham

Sgt. Hench

George Sky Eagle

George Sky Eagle

Chief Sky Eagle

Tom Tyler

Tom Tyler

Cpl. Mike Quayne

Noble Johnson

Noble Johnson

Chief Red Shirt

Paul Fix

Paul Fix

Gunrunner (uncredited)

Francis Ford

Francis Ford

Connelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)

Cliff Lyons

Cliff Lyons

Trooper Cliff (uncredited)

Frank McGrath

Frank McGrath

Bugler / Indian (uncredited)

Irving Pichel

Irving Pichel

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)