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She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
UNITED STATES · 1949

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

John Ford
military duty retirement frontier cavalry Native American conflict protection of civilians
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Synopsis

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.

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