She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
“John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!”
Synopsis
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.
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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
George O'Brien
Maj. Mac Allshard
Arthur Shields
Dr. O'Laughlin
Michael Dugan
Sgt. Hochbauer
Chief John Big Tree
Chief Pony That Walks
Fred Graham
Sgt. Hench
George Sky Eagle
Chief Sky Eagle
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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Kansas City, Kansas
Festival / Special Debut
October 22, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 29, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.38x
+$3.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank S. Nugent, Laurence Stallings
- Original Score
- Richard Hageman
- Original Title
- She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $1.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.4M
- Production Studios
- Argosy Pictures, RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Frank S. Nugent, Laurence Stallings, James Warner Bellah
Richard Hageman
Archie Stout, Winton C. Hoch, Charles P. Boyle
Jack Murray
John Ford, Merian C. Cooper
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Director
Frank S. Nugent
Screenplay
Laurence Stallings
Screenplay
Jack Murray
Editor
Winton C. Hoch
Director of Photography
Richard Hageman
Original Music Composer
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 She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
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What is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon about?
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.
Who directed She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?
The principal cast of She Wore a Yellow Ribbon includes John Wayne, Joanne Dru, John Agar, Ben Johnson, Harry Carey Jr..
When was She Wore a Yellow Ribbon released and how long is it?
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon had a reported production budget of $1.6M and grossed $5.4M at the worldwide box office (3.38 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for She Wore a Yellow Ribbon was composed by Richard Hageman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).