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Rio Grande
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Rio Grande

1950-11-15 · 105 min · ★ 6.8

Western

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.

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Directors
John Ford
Production companies
Argosy Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John WayneJohn WayneLt. Col. Kirby Yorke
Maureen O'HaraMaureen O'HaraMrs. Kathleen Yorke
Ben JohnsonBen JohnsonTrooper Travis Tyree
Claude Jarman Jr.Claude Jarman Jr.Trooper Jefferson 'Jeff' Yorke
Harry Carey Jr.Harry Carey Jr.Trooper Daniel 'Sandy' Boone
Chill WillsChill WillsDr. Wilkins
J. Carrol NaishJ. Carrol NaishLt. Gen. Philip Sheridan
Victor McLaglenVictor McLaglenSgt. Maj. Timothy Quincannon
Grant WithersGrant WithersU.S. Deputy Marshal
Peter OrtizCapt. St. Jacques
Steve PendletonSteve PendletonCapt. Prescott
Karolyn GrimesKarolyn GrimesMargaret Mary
Alberto MorinAlberto MorinLieutenant
Stan JonesStan JonesSergeant
Fred KennedyTrooper Heinze
Ken CurtisKen CurtisDonnelly - Regimental Singer (uncredited)
Tommy DossRegimental Singer (uncredited)
Hugh FarrHugh FarrRegimental Singer (uncredited)
Karl FarrRegimental Singer (uncredited)
Shug FisherShug FisherRegimental Singer/Bugler (uncredited)

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