Rio Grande
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “John Ford's Most Powerful Drama. The Breathtaking Saga of the United States Cavalry! The third installment of John Ford's trilogy...”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Western
- Director
- John Ford
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
John WayneLt. Col. Kirby Yorke
Maureen O'HaraMrs. Kathleen Yorke
Ben JohnsonTrooper Travis Tyree
Claude Jarman Jr.Trooper Jefferson 'Jeff' Yorke
Harry Carey, Jr.Trooper Daniel 'Sandy' Boone
Chill WillsDr. Wilkins
J. Carrol NaishLt. Gen. Philip Sheridan
Victor McLaglenSgt. Maj. Timothy Quincannon
Grant WithersU.S. Deputy MarshalP
Peter OrtizCapt. St. Jacques🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- When was Rio Grande released?
- Rio Grande was released on November 15, 1950.
- How long is Rio Grande?
- Rio Grande has a runtime of 1h 45m.
- Where can I track Rio Grande?
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