Overview

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.

Featured Cast

John Wayne

Maureen O'Hara

Ben Johnson

Claude Jarman Jr.

Harry Carey, Jr.

Chill Wills

J. Carrol Naish

Victor McLaglen

Grant Withers

Steve Pendleton