Review of Rio Bravo (1959) by Cayo H — 19 Apr 2014
After A Short Hiatus Director Howard Hawks Made An Excellent Comeback In Cinema, With This John Wayne Classic. Set In The Late 1860's, Rio Bravo Is A Town Under Siege Story & Is Probably The Best Film With This Type Of Plot.
Sheriff John T. Chance (John Wayne), Arrests Murder Joe Burdette (Claude Akins), & Is Holding Him In The Town Jail. While Awaiting For The US Marshall To Arrive For Prisoner Transport, The Town Is Attacked By Various Hired Gunmen & The Gang Led By His Brother, Wealthy Land Baron Nathan Burdette (John Russell).
Wayne Must Keep The Gang From Sprining Joe Burdette As He Has Only Got, Recovering Alcoholic Dude (Dean Martin), Old Crippled Stumpy (Walter Brennan) & Young Hotshot Colorado Ryan (Ricky Nelson), Who Is Wiling To Help After His Boss, Pat Wheeler (Ward Bond) Is Murdered.
The Film Is A Triumphant Return For Howard Hawks' As It Features Great Cast Performances & A Great Plot.
This review of Rio Bravo (1959) was written by Cayo H on 19 Apr 2014.
Rio Bravo has generally received very positive reviews.
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