Rio Grande(1950)
“John Ford's Most Powerful Drama. The Breathtaking Saga of the United States Cavalry! The third installment of John Ford's trilogy...”
Overview
Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke is posted on the Texas frontier to defend settlers against depredations of marauding Apaches. Col. Yorke is under considerable stress by a serious shortage of troops of his command. Tension is added when Yorke's son (whom he hasn't seen in fifteen years), Trooper Jeff Yorke, is one of 18 recruits sent to the regiment.
Director
John Ford
Studio
Argosy Pictures
Cast
John Wayne
as Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke
Maureen O'Hara
as Mrs. Kathleen Yorke
Ben Johnson
as Trooper Travis Tyree
Claude Jarman Jr.
as Trooper Jefferson 'Jeff' Yorke
Harry Carey, Jr.
as Trooper Daniel 'Sandy' Boone
Chill Wills
as Dr. Wilkins
J. Carrol Naish
as Lt. Gen. Philip Sheridan
Victor McLaglen
as Sgt. Maj. Timothy Quincannon
Grant Withers
as U.S. Deputy Marshal
Peter Ortiz
as Capt. St. Jacques
Steve Pendleton
as Capt. Prescott
Karolyn Grimes
as Margaret Mary
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1950
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
Argosy Pictures
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Where can I watch Rio Grande?▼
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What is Rio Grande about?▼
Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke is posted on the Texas frontier to defend settlers against depredations of marauding Apaches. Col. Yorke is under considerable stress by a serious shortage of troops of his command. Tension is added when Yorke's son (whom he hasn't seen in fifteen years), Trooper Jeff Yorke, is one of 18 recruits sent to the regiment.
Who directed Rio Grande?▼
Rio Grande was directed by John Ford and released in 1950. It is a western film.
How long is Rio Grande?▼
Rio Grande has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Rio Grande?▼
The cast of Rio Grande includes John Wayne as Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke, Maureen O'Hara as Mrs. Kathleen Yorke, Ben Johnson as Trooper Travis Tyree, Claude Jarman Jr. as Trooper Jefferson 'Jeff' Yorke, Harry Carey, Jr. as Trooper Daniel 'Sandy' Boone and more.
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