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