She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)

Director: John Ford

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

Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles

Joanne Dru

Olivia Dandridge

John Agar

Lt. Flint Cohill

Ben Johnson

Sgt. Tyree

Harry Carey, Jr.

2nd Lt. Ross Pennell

Victor McLaglen

First Sergeant Quincannon

Mildred Natwick

Abby Allshard ("Old Iron Pants")

George O'Brien

Maj. Mac Allshard

Arthur Shields

Dr. O'Laughlin

Michael Dugan

Sgt. Hochbauer