Rio Grande
John Ford's Most Powerful Drama. The Breathtaking Saga of the United States Cavalry! The third installment of John Ford's trilogy...
1950-11-15 | 105 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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John WayneLt. Col. Kirby Yorke
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Maureen O'HaraMrs. Kathleen Yorke
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Ben JohnsonTrooper Travis Tyree
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Claude Jarman Jr.Trooper Jefferson 'Jeff' Yorke
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Harry Carey, Jr.Trooper Daniel 'Sandy' Boone
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Chill WillsDr. Wilkins
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J. Carrol NaishLt. Gen. Philip Sheridan
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Victor McLaglenSgt. Maj. Timothy Quincannon
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Grant WithersU.S. Deputy Marshal
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Steve PendletonCapt. Prescott
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Karolyn GrimesMargaret Mary
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Alberto MorinLieutenant
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Ken CurtisDonnelly - Regimental Singer (uncredited)
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Hugh FarrRegimental Singer (uncredited)
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Shug FisherRegimental Singer/Bugler (uncredited)
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