The read
Critics rate it 15 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 75% of the 412 1940s drama movies in this catalog.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic87/100
Critics rate it 15 points higher than audiences do.
417 audience votes
Key crew
- Laurence StallingsScreenplay
- John FordDirector
- Frank S. NugentScreenplay
- Richard HagemanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- John WayneCapt. Nathan Cutting Brittles
- Joanne DruOlivia Dandridge
- John AgarLt. Flint Cohill
- Ben JohnsonSgt. Tyree
- Harry Carey Jr.2nd Lt. Ross Pennell
- Victor McLaglenFirst Sergeant Quincannon
- Mildred NatwickAbby Allshard
- George O'BrienMaj. Mac Allshard
- Arthur ShieldsDr. O'Laughlin
- Michael DuganSgt. Hochbauer
- Chief John Big TreeChief Pony That Walks
- Fred GrahamSgt. Hench
Stills
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Themes
fortutahretirementwoman between two menattackcavalryarizona territorysunsetu.s. cavalrybar fighthorse stampederetired army man
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