Film
Rio Grande (1950)
Adventure gallops to roaring tunes of the Plains!
Western· Directed by John Ford· 105 min
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.
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- The breathtaking saga of the united states cavalry!
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- John Ford's Most Powerful Drama. The Breathtaking Saga of the United States Cavalry! The third installment of John Ford's trilogy...
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- John Ford's Greatest Romantic Triumph!
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- The Screen's Greatest Director-Actor Team!
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Connections
Top billing
- 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