Story :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.
Cast
John WayneCapt. Nathan Cutting Brittles
Joanne DruOlivia Dandridge
John AgarLt. Flint Cohill
Ben JohnsonSgt. Tyree
Harry Carey, Jr.2nd Lt. Ross Pennell
Victor McLaglenFirst Sergeant Quincannon
Mildred NatwickAbby Allshard ("Old Iron Pants")
George O'BrienMaj. Mac Allshard
Arthur ShieldsDr. O'Laughlin
Michael DuganSgt. Hochbauer
Chief John Big TreeChief Pony That Walks
Fred GrahamSgt. Hench
George Sky EagleChief Sky Eagle
Tom TylerCpl. Mike Quayne
Noble JohnsonChief Red Shirt
Paul FixGunrunner (uncredited)
Francis FordConnelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)
Cliff LyonsTrooper Cliff (uncredited)
Frank McGrathBugler / Indian (uncredited)
Irving PichelNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
William SteeleOfficer (uncredited)
Jack TornekOfficer (uncredited)
Dan WhiteTrooper (uncredited)
Harry WoodsKarl Rynders (uncredited)
Peter OrtizGunrunner (uncredited)
Rudy BowmanPvt. John Smith - aka Rome Clay (uncredited)