The read
Scores higher than 74% of the 174 1950s western movies in this catalog.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
404 audience votes
Key crew
- James Kevin McGuinnessScreenplay
- Victor YoungOriginal Music Composer
- John FordDirector
Cast
- John WayneLt. Col. Kirby Yorke
- Maureen O'HaraMrs. Kathleen Yorke
- Ben JohnsonTrooper Travis Tyree
- Claude Jarman Jr.Trooper Jefferson 'Jeff' Yorke
- Harry Carey Jr.Trooper Daniel 'Sandy' Boone
- Chill WillsDr. Wilkins
- J. Carrol NaishLt. Gen. Philip Sheridan
- Victor McLaglenSgt. Maj. Timothy Quincannon
- Grant WithersU.S. Deputy Marshal
- Peter OrtizCapt. St. Jacques
- Steve PendletonCapt. Prescott
- Karolyn GrimesMargaret Mary
Stills
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Themes
texassettlerapache nationusa–mexico borderblack and whitefather son relationship