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She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

1949 · 104 min Drama Western
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1949
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Western
Director John Ford
Runtime 104 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.9/10 (397 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director bets on details: a gesture, a glance, a pause. In a good drama this is what says the most — and that principle is upheld here.

Worth watching if you're in the mood for serious cinema. Not background viewing — it demands attention.

For viewers who can watch slow cinema and value the human element in stories.

Director: John Ford

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: In quiet, in the evening. Better alone or with someone who watches films seriously.

🎭 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

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Michael Dugan

Sgt. Hochbauer

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