One of Ford's three great cavalry Westerns. Ford again captures the beauty of Monument Valley National Park. The Duke is the soon-to-retire Captain Brittles, the much loved taskmaster at the fort. His retirement could not come at a worse time as the Natives are growing restless.

Cast:

• John Wayne....Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles
• Joanne Dru....Olivia Dandridge
• John Agar....Lieutenant Flint Cohill
• Ben Johnson ....Sergeant Tyree
• Harry Carey Jr.....Lt. Ross Pennell
• Victor McLaglen....Sergeant Quincannon
• Mildred Natwick....Abby Allshard
• George O'Brien....Major Allshard
• Arthur Shields....Dr. O'Laughlin
• Francis Ford....Barman
• Harry Woods ....Karl Rynders
• Chief John Big Tree....Pony That Walks
• Noble Johnson....Red Shirt
• Cliff Lyons....Trooper Cliff
• Tom Tyler ....Corporal Mike Quayne