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