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Rio Grande (1950)

Directed by John Ford · Cinematography by Bert Glennon

Approved105 min55 frames

Western

Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke is posted on the Texas frontier to defend settlers against depredations of marauding Apaches. Col. Yorke is under considerable stress by a serious shortage of troops of his command. Tension is added when Yorke's son (whom he hasn't seen in fifteen years), Trooper Jeff Yorke, is one of 18 recruits sent to the regiment.

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Rio Grande (1950) movie still: medium — A group of men stand together outdoors under the cover of night. The men gather closely with serious…Rio Grande (1950) movie still: medium — A woman in a bonnet and jacket stands outdoors near a wooden wagon. The setting appears to be a rural or…Rio Grande (1950) movie still: wide — A field in front of a rocky canyon wall features a group of soldiers. One officer holds a parchment while…Rio Grande (1950) movie still: medium — Inside a canvas tent, four men are gathered around a small, glowing oil lamp. They are sitting in a circle…Rio Grande (1950) movie still: fullbody — A group of men in 19th-century western clothing stands in a thick dust cloud. Mountainous desert terrain…Rio Grande (1950) movie still: medium — A dark, cramped interior of a military tent with fabric walls in the background. A man in a dark uniform…Rio Grande (1950) movie still: wide — A vast, dry desert landscape with a steep rocky hill and sparse vegetation. A single rider on a horse stands…Rio Grande (1950) movie still: closeup — A woman stares forward with a fixed expression in a dimly lit interior. Her face is illuminated against the…Rio Grande (1950) movie still: fullbody — A canvas military tent interior contains a wooden table and a metal stove. Two soldiers stand by the table…Rio Grande (1950) movie still: medium — An open field with sparse trees and distant mesas provides the setting. A military officer and a woman stand…Rio Grande (1950) movie still: medium — A dry desert landscape with low scrub brush and distant mesas under a clouded sky. A man in a brimmed hat…Rio Grande (1950) movie still: closeup — The interior of a wooden barn shows vertical planks of aged timber in darkness. A man wearing a…Rio Grande (1950) movie still: medium — A dusty outdoor cavalry post features wooden fortifications and horses held by mounted soldiers. A woman in…Rio Grande (1950) movie still: medium — A rustic military office features log walls and a large desk piled with documents. Three soldiers in dark…Rio Grande (1950) movie still: medium — Four men sit on the ground at night surrounding a small, glowing campfire. One man plays an acoustic guitar…Rio Grande (1950) movie still: wide — A group of soldiers on horses gathers at the base of a large canyon. The men are wearing 19th-century military…

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