Rio Grande
“John Ford's Most Powerful Drama. The Breathtaking Saga of the United States Cavalry! The third installment of John Ford's trilogy...”
Synopsis
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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John Wayne
Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke
Maureen O'Hara
Mrs. Kathleen Yorke
Ben Johnson
Trooper Travis Tyree
Claude Jarman Jr.
Trooper Jefferson 'Jeff' Yorke
Harry Carey Jr.
Trooper Daniel 'Sandy' Boone
Chill Wills
Dr. Wilkins
J. Carrol Naish
Lt. Gen. Philip Sheridan
Victor McLaglen
Sgt. Maj. Timothy Quincannon
Grant Withers
U.S. Deputy Marshal
Peter Ortiz
Capt. St. Jacques
Steve Pendleton
Capt. Prescott
Karolyn Grimes
Margaret Mary
Alberto Morin
Lieutenant
Stan Jones
Sergeant
Fred Kennedy
Trooper Heinze
Ken Curtis
Donnelly - Regimental Singer (uncredited)
Tommy Doss
Regimental Singer (uncredited)
Hugh Farr
Regimental Singer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto, Ontario
Festival / Special Debut
November 15, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 20, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- James Kevin McGuinness
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Rio Grande
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Argosy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
James Kevin McGuinness, James Warner Bellah
Victor Young
Bert Glennon, Archie Stout
Jack Murray
Merian C. Cooper, John Ford
Department Leadership Roster
James Kevin McGuinness
Screenplay
Merian C. Cooper
Producer
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
John Ford
Director
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
Jack Murray
Editor
John Ford
Producer
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rio Grande
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What is Rio Grande about?
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.
Who directed Rio Grande?
Rio Grande was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in Rio Grande?
The principal cast of Rio Grande includes John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Ben Johnson, Claude Jarman Jr., Harry Carey Jr..
When was Rio Grande released and how long is it?
Rio Grande was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Rio Grande?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rio Grande was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rio Grande?
Rio Grande holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).