She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

Movie / Show Details

John Ford directed this 1949 western following Captain Nathan Brittles, a cavalry officer in his final days of service on the frontier. As he prepares to retire, Brittles leads one last patrol with the mission of evacuating women from the territory and preventing a major Indian attack. Starring George O’Brien, Harry Carey Jr., Ben Johnson, and Chief John Big Tree, the film explores themes of duty, honor, and the complexities of frontier life through Ford’s distinctive vision of the American West.

This is a single-disc DVD presentation of the black and white film, which runs 104 minutes and carries an Approved rating from the Motion Picture Association. RKO Radio Pictures released this cavalry western, which was the second installment in Ford’s celebrated cavalry trilogy. The disc includes production notes, a theatrical trailer, and John Ford home movies as supplemental material. Owning this used copy lets you experience a landmark western without the cost of a new release.