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