Rio Grande (1950)
Rio Grande is a 1950 western movie directed by John Ford, with a running time of 1h 45m. It stars John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara and Ben Johnson.
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.
Quick answers
What is Rio Grande about?
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.
When was Rio Grande released?
Rio Grande was released on 15 November 1950.
How long is Rio Grande?
Rio Grande runs 1h 45m.
Who made Rio Grande?
Rio Grande was directed by John Ford.
Where can I watch Rio Grande?
Rio Grande is available on Hoopla, Kanopy, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch Rio Grande
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- John Wayne as Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke
- Maureen O'Hara as Mrs. Kathleen Yorke
- Ben Johnson as Trooper Travis Tyree
- Claude Jarman Jr. as Trooper Jefferson 'Jeff' Yorke
- Harry Carey, Jr. as Trooper Daniel 'Sandy' Boone
- Chill Wills as Dr. Wilkins
- J. Carrol Naish as Lt. Gen. Philip Sheridan
- Victor McLaglen as Sgt. Maj. Timothy Quincannon
- Grant Withers as U.S. Deputy Marshal
- Peter Ortiz as Capt. St. Jacques
- Steve Pendleton as Capt. Prescott
- Karolyn Grimes as Margaret Mary