She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
“John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!”
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Synopsis
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.
Cast
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
George O'Brien·Maj. Mac Allshard
Arthur Shields·Dr. O'Laughlin
Michael Dugan·Sgt. Hochbauer
Average shot length
11.5s per shot
John Ford's career average is 10.1s across 45 measured films —see the full picture.