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Review of Rio Grande (1950) by Alden D — 14 Jul 2011

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Typical Western from the team of John Ford and John Wayne. God Bless America.

This review of Rio Grande (1950) was written by Alden D on 14 Jul 2011.

Rio Grande has generally received positive reviews.

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By Chad W (105) on 17 Jan 2010

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Wow ummmmn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch.......its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout…

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By Paul E (651) on 22 Feb 2009

I like a good western as well as the next man, and John Wayne fits into the genre perfectly…

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By Paul A (1,065) on 11 Apr 2010

The final installment in John Ford's cavalry trilogy does not disappoint…

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By Barbara H (125) on 21 Jun 2009

America reuninted after civil war fights with Apaches near the Mexican border. Western with a bit of melodramatic and comedy touch…

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By Nicolas A (245) on 10 Apr 2009

Not as cool as I tought it would be, the beginning and till somewhere in the middle had nothing to do with the ending, it was like an ending…

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