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1950•1h 45m•Released•EN

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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.

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The Swinging Light

Movie Details

Release Date

November 15, 1950

Runtime

1h 45m

Rating

6.8 / 10

Votes

410

Budget

Not available

Revenue

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Status

Released

Popularity

3.7

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Cast

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John Wayne

John Wayne

Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke

Maureen O'Hara

Maureen O'Hara

Mrs. Kathleen Yorke

Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson

Trooper Travis Tyree

Claude Jarman Jr.

Claude Jarman Jr.

Trooper Jefferson 'Jeff' Yorke

Harry Carey Jr.

Harry Carey Jr.

Trooper Daniel 'Sandy' Boone

Chill Wills

Chill Wills

Dr. Wilkins

J. Carrol Naish

J. Carrol Naish

Lt. Gen. Philip Sheridan

Victor McLaglen

Victor McLaglen

Sgt. Maj. Timothy Quincannon

Grant Withers

Grant Withers

U.S. Deputy Marshal

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Peter Ortiz

Capt. St. Jacques

Steve Pendleton

Steve Pendleton

Capt. Prescott

Karolyn Grimes

Karolyn Grimes

Margaret Mary

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Featured Crew

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James Kevin McGuinness

James Kevin McGuinness

Screenplay

Merian C. Cooper

Merian C. Cooper

Producer

John Ford

John Ford

Director

John Ford

John Ford

Producer

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