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Red River

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Conflict grows between a tough Texan rancher and his Civil War veteran foster son during a 1,000 mile cattle drive to Missouri. The older man's uncompromising methods and unyielding outlook lead his workers to mutiny - and the son ends up siding with the rebellious ranch hands against his father. Howard Hawks' Western, starring John Wayne, Montgomery Clift, Walter Brennan, Joanne Dru and Coleen Gray

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A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Tony Sloman

This western is quite simply one of the finest achievements of American cinema. Adapting Borden Chase's novel, producer/director Howard Hawks has created a rich masterpiece that repays frequent viewings. Set after the Civil War, it follows the journey of a massive cattle drive from Texas to Missouri. John Wayne gives arguably his finest performance as uncompromising cattle boss Tom Dunson, and he is matched by a young Montgomery Clift in a star-making role as Matthew Garth, Dunson's fast-on-the-draw ward. This is Hollywood film-making at its highest level, with music by Dimitri Tiomkin and photography by Russell Harlan that enhances and embellishes the text. It's not to be missed.

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7.7/10

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rolenameThomas DunsonJohn WayneMatthew GarthMontgomery CliftTess MillayJoanne DruGroot NadineWalter BrennanFenColeen GrayCherry ValanceJohn IrelandBuster McGeeNoah Beery JrQuoChief YowlachieMr MelvilleHarry CareyDan LatimerHarry Carey JrTeeler YacyPaul FixMatt as a boy Mickey KuhnDance-hall girl Shelley Winters

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rolenameDirectorHoward Hawks

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English | Spanish

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video, DVD and Blu-ray

Formats

Black and white

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