by Iotis Erlewine
synopsis
The second of John Ford's "Cavalry Trilogy," this film stars John Wayne as Cavalry Captain Nathan Brittles. In his last days before his compulsory retirement, Brittles must face the possibility of a full-scale attack from the Arapahos, fomented by the recent defeat of General Custer and by double-dealing Indian agents.
characteristics
moods
keywords
retirement
commander
cavalry
Native-American
final-days
last-stand
gift
sacrifice
loneliness
conflict
attributes
High Artistic Quality
