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Rio Grande

NR
Western
6.806/10(327 ratings)

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.

11-15-1950
1h 45m
Rio Grande
Backdrop for Rio Grande

Main Cast

John Wayne

John Wayne

Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke

Maureen O'Hara

Maureen O'Hara

Mrs. Kathleen Yorke

Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson

Trooper Travis Tyree

Claude Jarman Jr.

Claude Jarman Jr.

Trooper Jefferson 'Jeff' Yorke

Harry Carey, Jr.

Harry Carey, Jr.

Trooper Daniel 'Sandy' Boone

Chill Wills

Chill Wills

Dr. Wilkins

J. Carrol Naish

J. Carrol Naish

Lt. Gen. Philip Sheridan

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
John Ford
Production:
Republic Pictures, Argosy Pictures

Key Crew

Director:
John Ford
Screenplay:
James Kevin McGuinness
Producer:
Merian C. Cooper
Producer:
John Ford
Director of Photography:
Bert Glennon

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en