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.
John Wayne
as Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles
Joanne Dru
as Olivia Dandridge
John Agar
as Lt. Flint Cohill
Ben Johnson
as Sgt. Tyree
Harry Carey, Jr.
as 2nd Lt. Ross Pennell
Victor McLaglen
as First Sergeant Quincannon
Mildred Natwick
as Abby Allshard ("Old Iron Pants")
George O'Brien
as Maj. Mac Allshard
Arthur Shields
as Dr. O'Laughlin
Michael Dugan
as Sgt. Hochbauer
Chief John Big Tree
as Chief Pony That Walks
Fred Graham
as Sgt. Hench
