Review of Rio Bravo (1959) by Andy C — 10 May 2010

Dean Martin playing a drunk? Say it ain't so.

This review of Rio Bravo (1959) was written by Andy C on 10 May 2010.

Rio Bravo has generally received very positive reviews.

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