Review of Rio Lobo (1970) by Jeff M — 09 Oct 2007

Good western with wayne finding gold and weeding otu the tratiors.

This review of Rio Lobo (1970) was written by Jeff M on 09 Oct 2007.

Rio Lobo has generally received positive reviews.

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