Average Rating: 8.2/10
Reviews Counted: 17
Fresh: 16 | Rotten: 1
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Release Date: Jan 1, 1949 Wide
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The second of John Ford's "Cavalry Trilogy", She Wore a Yellow Ribbon is the only one of the three to be lensed in Technicolor. In an Oscar-calibre performance, 42-year old John Wayne plays sixtyish Cavalry Captain Nathan Brittles. In his last days before his compulsory retirement, Brittles must face the possibility of a full-scale attack from the Arapahos, fomented by the recent defeat of Custer and by double-dealing Indian agents. After a series of minor victories and major frustrations,
Jan 1, 1949 Wide
Jun 4, 2002
Turner Home Entertainment
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A film more notable for its gorgeous cinematography than for its plot.
The second of John Ford's cavalry trilogy is well acted by John Wayne and well shot by Winton C. Hoch, who an Oscar for color cinematography.
First and most obviously one of the most flat-out gorgeous movies ever filmed.
an old man's movie shot with a young man's energy and gusto.
Definitely in top five of all-time Ford/Wayne westerns. Gorgeous color too.
Some of the most touching scenes describe the ceremonies in which tradition is transmitted from the older to the younger generation. When John Wayne gets a silver watch as a present, he sniffs a tear and reads the inscription, Lest We Forget!
John Wayne, John Ford, and Monument Valley in glorious color. What more can you ask for in a western?
One of Ford's best.
Splendid John Ford Western; Wayne is great, scenery fantastic. A must-see for any film buff.
Graceful direction by Ford.
Beautifully filmed and featuring many great performances. This is one of the most entertaining of Ford's films. Also includes the greatest performance ever put in by Victor McLaglen in his reoccurring role as Sgt. Quincannon.
October 27, 2011Super Reviewer
A great follow up to Fort Apache and probably the grandest in the whole trilogy. The use of color is almost jaw dropping at times and the way the west is captured is utterly flawless. John Wayne delivers one of his best performances out of so many great ones. Captain Brittles is probably one of the most noble and
September 6, 2010Super Reviewer
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