Rio Grande
Rio Grande
Release: 1950-11-15·Runtime: 105m·★ 6.8
Western
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Argosy Pictures
Trailers & Videos
Cast
John Wayneas Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke
Grant Withersas U.S. Deputy Marshal
Stan Jonesas Sergeant
Hugh Farras Regimental Singer (uncredited)
Shug Fisheras Regimental Singer/Bugler (uncredited)
Jack Pennickas Sergeant (uncredited)
Maureen O'Haraas Mrs. Kathleen Yorke
Claude Jarman Jr.as Trooper Jefferson 'Jeff' Yorke
Harry Carey, Jr.as Trooper Daniel 'Sandy' Boone
J. Carrol Naishas Lt. Gen. Philip Sheridan
Karolyn Grimesas Margaret Mary
Ben Johnsonas Trooper Travis Tyree
Chill Willsas Dr. Wilkins
Victor McLaglenas Sgt. Maj. Timothy Quincannon
Alberto Morinas Lieutenant
Ken Curtisas Donnelly - Regimental Singer (uncredited)
Cliff Lyonsas Soldier (uncredited)
Steve Pendletonas Capt. Prescott
Lloyd Perrymanas Regimental Singer (uncredited)
Chuck Robersonas Officer / Indian Fires Arrow Into Col. York's Chest (uncredited)
Patrick Wayneas Boy (uncredited)Crew
" />John FordDirector, Producer
" />John HudkinsStunts
" />James Kevin McGuinnessScreenplay
" />Frank McGrathStunts" />Stan JonesSongs" />Cliff LyonsSecond Unit Director, Stunts
" />Merian C. CooperProducer" />Chuck RobersonStunts
" />Bert GlennonDirector of Photography
" />Sidney CutnerOrchestrator
" />Victor YoungOriginal Music Composer
" />Dale EvansSongs
" />Terry WilsonStunts
" />Chuck HaywardStunts