Rio Grande (1950) — Perfery

(1950)Directed by John Ford105 minWestern

“John Ford's Most Powerful Drama. The Breathtaking Saga of the United States Cavalry! The third installment of John Ford's trilogy...”

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.

John Wayneas Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke

Maureen O'Haraas Mrs. Kathleen Yorke

Ben Johnsonas Trooper Travis Tyree

Claude Jarman Jr.as Trooper Jefferson 'Jeff' Yorke

Harry Carey, Jr.as Trooper Daniel 'Sandy' Boone

Chill Willsas Dr. Wilkins

J. Carrol Naishas Lt. Gen. Philip Sheridan

Victor McLaglenas Sgt. Maj. Timothy Quincannon

Grant Withersas U.S. Deputy Marshal

PO Peter Ortizas Capt. St. Jacques

Steve Pendletonas Capt. Prescott

Karolyn Grimesas Margaret Mary

Alberto Morinas Lieutenant

Stan Jonesas Sergeant

FK Fred Kennedyas Trooper Heinze

Ken Curtisas Donnelly - Regimental Singer (uncredited)

Tommy Dossas Regimental Singer (uncredited)

Hugh Farras Regimental Singer (uncredited)

Karl Farras Regimental Singer (uncredited)

Shug Fisheras Regimental Singer/Bugler (uncredited)

Cliff Lyonsas Soldier (uncredited)

Lee Morganas Minor Role (uncredited)

Jack Pennickas Sergeant (uncredited)

Lloyd Perrymanas Regimental Singer (uncredited)