Rio Grande
1950·Movie·
·1h 45min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in BO (flatrate)
About
John Ford's Most Powerful Drama. The Breathtaking Saga of the United States Cavalry! The third installment of John Ford's trilogy...
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.
DNA
- Genres
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersFamily ReunionsMilitary DisciplineFrontier Life
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersFather-Son ReunionsMilitary TacticsApache AttacksTroop Shortages
- Character Types
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Bert Glennon, John Ford, Cliff Lyons
Produced by:
John Ford, Merian C. Cooper
Composed by:
Victor Young
