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...
Starring John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Ben Johnson
Directed by John Ford
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.
Runtime: 105 min.
Rating: 6.8
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Western
Keywords: texas,settler,apache,united states–mexico border,father son relationship
Cast
Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke
Mrs. Kathleen Yorke
Trooper Travis Tyree
Trooper Jefferson 'Jeff' Yorke
Trooper Daniel 'Sandy' Boone
Dr. Wilkins
Lt. Gen. Philip Sheridan
Sgt. Maj. Timothy Quincannon
U.S. Deputy Marshal
Capt. St. Jacques
Capt. Prescott
Margaret Mary
Lieutenant
Donnelly - Regimental Singer
Sergeant
Trooper Heinze