Western fun abounds in “Rio Bravo,” where John Wayne plays a county sheriff traveling to a neighboring county to help out his friend, another sheriff (Dean Martin), who happens to be an alcoholic, straighten out the mess there. He is assisted by a young gunfighter, played by Ricky Nelson. The stellar supporting cast includes Angie Dickinson, Walter Brennan, Ward Bond, John Russell, Claude Akins, and Bing Russell (Curt’s father) and James B. Leong in uncredited cameo appearances.
Director Howard Hawks (“Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” 1953) crafted an entertaining western film from a well-written screenplay by Leigh Brackett and Jules Furthman. For some reason, Hawks went on to remake “Rio Bravo” twice, both starring John Wayne. They were “El Dorado” (1966) and “Rio Lobo” (1970). Hollywood has never been shy about reusing good ideas. The very watchable “Rio Bravo” was a blockbuster at the theaters for producer Howard Hawks, Armada Productions, and Warner Bros. Pictures.
Rio Bravo (1959)
cinema
My Review
Western fun abounds in “Rio Bravo,” where John Wayne plays a county sheriff traveling to a neighboring county to help out his friend, another sheriff (Dean Martin), who happens to be an alcoholic, straighten out the mess there. He is assisted by a young gunfighter, played by Ricky Nelson. The stellar supporting cast includes Angie Dickinson, Walter Brennan, Ward Bond, John Russell, Claude Akins, and Bing Russell (Curt’s father) and James B. Leong in uncredited cameo appearances.
Director Howard Hawks (“Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” 1953) crafted an entertaining western film from a well-written screenplay by Leigh Brackett and Jules Furthman. For some reason, Hawks went on to remake “Rio Bravo” twice, both starring John Wayne. They were “El Dorado” (1966) and “Rio Lobo” (1970). Hollywood has never been shy about reusing good ideas. The very watchable “Rio Bravo” was a blockbuster at the theaters for producer Howard Hawks, Armada Productions, and Warner Bros. Pictures.