Rio Lobo
Seen it?1970 | 116 min | Western
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It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for most people. If you loved Rio Bravo or The Searchers, start here.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
After the Civil War, a former Union colonel searches for the two traitors whose perfidy led to the loss of a close friend.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 111K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Howard Hawks
- John WayneCol. Cord McNally
- Jorge RiveroCapt. Pierre Cordona
- Jennifer O'NeillShasta Delaney
- Jack ElamPhillips
- Christopher MitchumSgt. Tuscarora Phillips
- Victor FrenchKetcham
- Susana DosamantesMaria Carmen
- Sherry LansingAmelita
- David HuddlestonDr. Ivor Jones
- Mike HenryRio Lobo Sheriff 'Blue Tom' Hendricks