On the eve of retirement, Captain Nathan Brittles takes out a last patrol to stop an impending massive Indian attack. Encumbered by women who must be evacuated, Brittles finds his mission imperiled.
Directed by
John Ford
John Wayne
Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles
Mildred Natwick
Abby Allshard ("Old Iron Pants")
Ben Johnson
Sgt. Tyree
Paul Fix
Gunrunner (uncredited)
John Agar
Lt. Flint Cohill
Victor McLaglen
First Sergeant Quincannon
Harry Carey, Jr.
2nd Lt. Ross Pennell
Noble Johnson
Chief Red Shirt
Fred Graham
Sgt. Hench
Joanne Dru
Olivia Dandridge
Arthur Shields
Dr. O'Laughlin
Tom Tyler
Cpl. Mike Quayne
George O'Brien
Maj. Mac Allshard
Terry Wilson
Frank McGrath
Bugler / Indian (uncredited)
Irving Pichel
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Dan White
Trooper (uncredited)
Francis Ford
Connelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)