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