Sentimental and affecting piece from Ford. Having already made a version of the story in 1919 as Marked Men with Harry Carey, John Ford clearly had a kink for this delightful redemption parable. Opening with a touching tribute to his friend and mentor Carey, who had sadly passed away the previous year (and who also starred in the 1916 version of The Three Godfathers), it was also the first out and out Ford…
Top Cast
John Wayne
Robert Marmaduke Sangster Hightower
Pedro Armendáriz
Pedro 'Pete' Roca Fuerte
Harry Carey Jr.
William Kearney ('The Abilene Kid')
Ward Bond
Perley 'Buck' Sweet
Mae Marsh
Mrs. Perley Sweet
Mildred Natwick
The Mother
Jane Darwell
Miss Florie
Guy Kibbee
Judge
Dorothy Ford
Ruby Latham
Ben Johnson
Posse man #1
Charles Halton
Oliver Latham
Hank Worden
Deputy Curly
Jack Pennick
Luke
Fred Libby
Deputy
Michael Dugan
Posse Man #2
Don Summers
Posse Man #3
Reviews
It's interesting that Harry Carey was in the first version of this film made in 1916 and now his son takes on the role as the injured "kid" alongside John Wayne's "Robert" and Pedro Armendàriz as "Pedro". These three are outlaws whose one last hit goes a bit awry. Now with the shrewd sheriff "Buck" (Ward Bond) in hot pursuit, they must try to outwit their pursuers before they run out of water. They do manage to…
FAQ about 3 Godfathers
What is 3 Godfathers about?
Three outlaws on the run discover a dying woman and her baby. They swear to bring the infant to safety across the desert, even at the risk of their own lives.
When was 3 Godfathers released?
3 Godfathers was released in 1948.
What genres does 3 Godfathers belong to?
3 Godfathers is categorised as Western.
Who stars in 3 Godfathers?
The cast of 3 Godfathers includes John Wayne, Pedro Armendáriz, Harry Carey Jr., Ward Bond, Mae Marsh.