1949/10/22 (US) | Western
John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!
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.
John Ford
Director
Frank S. Nugent
Screenplay
Laurence Stallings
Screenplay
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")
$ 1,600,000
$ 5,400,000
Released
James Warner Bellah
Story
James Warner Bellah
Original Story
Don L. Cash
Makeup Artist
Edward O'Fearna
Assistant Director
Wingate Smith
Assistant Director