Summary
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.
Details
Release Date: October 22, 1949
Runtime: 104 minutes
Genres: Drama, Western
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 6.9/10 (385 votes)
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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 ("Old Iron Pants")
George O'Brien
Maj. Mac Allshard
Arthur Shields
Dr. O'Laughlin
Chief John Big Tree
Chief Pony That Walks
Fred Graham
Sgt. Hench
Tom Tyler
Cpl. Mike Quayne
Noble Johnson
Chief Red Shirt
Paul Fix
Gunrunner (uncredited)
Francis Ford
Connelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)
Cliff Lyons
Trooper Cliff (uncredited)
Frank McGrath
Bugler / Indian (uncredited)
Irving Pichel
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
William Steele
Officer (uncredited)
Dan White
Trooper (uncredited)
Harry Woods
Karl Rynders (uncredited)
Rudy Bowman
Pvt. John Smith - aka Rome Clay (uncredited)
Ray Hyke
Trooper McCarthy (uncredited)
Fred Libby
Cpl. Krumrein (uncredited)
Jack Pennick
Sergeant Major (uncredited)
Mickey Simpson
Cpl. Wagner (uncredited)