Rio Grande

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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..."

Audience Score

69

NR 1 hr 45 minNov 15th, 1950Western

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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DirectorJohn Ford

StarringJohn WayneMaureen O'HaraBen Johnson

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Cast & Crew

as Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke

as Mrs. Kathleen Yorke

as Trooper Travis Tyree

Claude Jarman Jr.

as Trooper Jefferson 'Jeff' Yorke

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:November 15th, 1950

Original Language:English

Production Companies:Argosy Pictures, Republic Pictures

Movie Tags:texas

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