Wayne's greatest role as an Indian fighting Captain!

Starring: John Wayne, Joanne Dru, John Agar, Ben Johnson, Harry Carey Jr., Victor McLaglen, Mildred Natwick, Arthur Shields, Chief John Big Tree

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"Captain of the troop one day: every man's face turned towards you; lieutenants jump when I growl! Now, tomorrow, I'll be glad if a blacksmith asks me to shoe a horse." – Capt. Nathan Brittles

Why watch this? Wayne's performance, as a retiring cavalry captain, was Oscar-worthy.

Plot Summary: Nearing retirement, Cavalry Captain Nathan Brittles is tasked with one last mission: to prevent an impending Native American uprising and transport two women to safety. This final patrol takes them through dangerous territory.

Dad's Preview: This the second of three cavalry films by director John Ford, and this is by far the best. A soon-to-retire outpost commander receives one last mission: handle the latest Indian uprising. The movie is a wonderful, beautifully shot, action-filled Western. Wayne, as Captain Nathan Brittles, has experience enough to use peace, keep his soldiers safe, and solve the issue at hand. This is one of the Duke's finest acting efforts, playing a man much older than his age.  

Argosy Pictures; RKO Radio Pictures