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John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!
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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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ReconciliationFrontier DefenseRomantic PursuitFamily ConflictsCross-Cultural LoveNatural Disaster SurvivalRetirement Dilemma








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Directed by: John Ford, Edward O'Fearna, Cliff Lyons
Produced by: Lowell J. Farrell, Merian C. Cooper, John Ford
Cast

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 ("Old Iron Pants")

George O’Brien
Maj. Mac Allshard

Arthur Shields
Dr. O'Laughlin

Chief John Big Tree
Chief Pony That Walks
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