Overview
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.
DirectorJohn Ford
ProducersMerian C. Cooper
ScreenplayFrank S. Nugent, Laurence Stallings
Top Casts
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
Details
LanguageSpanish, English
Production companiesArgosy Pictures, RKO Radio Pictures
Budget1600000
TaglineJohn Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!
