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Rio Grande
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
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 15, 1950
Runtime
1h 45m
Genres
Western
User Score
68%
Original Title
Rio Grande
Production Companies
Republic Pictures, Argosy Pictures
Director
John Ford
Description
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.
