
The Searchers(1956)
As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.


“John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!”
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.

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 ("Old Iron Pants")

George O'Brien
Maj. Mac Allshard

Arthur Shields
Dr. O'Laughlin
Michael Dugan
Sgt. Hochbauer
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon is a drama, western film released in 1949 exploring themes of fort, utah, retirement, woman between two men, attack, cavalry. Directed by John Ford, it stars John Wayne, Joanne Dru, John Agar. 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.
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